Glot - Contextual AI Translator

Context-aware AI translation extension with fluid UI. Get precise, context-aware translations effortlessly.

Glot is your next-generation immersive AI translation extension. Whether you are reading long foreign articles, looking up unfamiliar vocabulary, or studying academic PDFs, Glot provides an incredibly smooth experience without disrupting your workflow. 🌟 Core Features: 1. Immersive Translation - Select any text on any page and click the floating trigger button to translate instantly. - Streaming output — results appear word by word with no waiting. - Popup intelligently repositions itself to stay visible as you scroll. 2. Smart Dictionary Mode - Automatically detects single words vs. passages and switches modes accordingly. - Words get full dictionary-style breakdowns: contextual meaning, phonetics, parts of speech, definitions, and example sentences. - Context-aware: the surrounding paragraph is sent alongside your selection so the AI understands exactly what you mean. 3. Multilingual Output Support - Choose your preferred translation output language in settings. - Supports multiple target languages for both full-text translation and dictionary-style word explanations. - Dictionary cards and structured results follow your selected target language for a more consistent reading experience. 4. PDF Translation - Online PDFs are automatically opened in Glot's built-in viewer — no setup needed. - Full text extraction from PDF.js-rendered pages, with proper context handling. - "Open in Browser" button to exit the viewer and access the original URL at any time. 5. Markdown & LaTeX Rendering - Translation results are rendered with full Markdown formatting. - LaTeX math expressions ($...$ and $$...$$) are preserved and rendered via KaTeX — ideal for scientific papers and technical documents. 6. Bring Your Own API Key (Free) - Connect any OpenAI-compatible model: GPT-4o, Claude, DeepSeek, or your own endpoint. - Your API key is stored locally in your browser and never sent to Glot's servers. - Optional: disable reasoning output for models that support it (e.g. DeepSeek-R1). 7. Glot Premium - No API key required — just sign in and translate. - Powered by Glot's hosted AI backend. - Sign up with your email in seconds. Upgrade to Premium via a secure checkout. 8. Designed to Stay Out of Your Way - Hover-triggered button: translation only starts when you want it, never accidentally. - Popup hides automatically when you click elsewhere or scroll the selection out of view. - Copy button appears on hover so you can grab the result without extra steps. - Rendered inside an isolated Shadow DOM — zero interference with the page's own styles. 🔒 Privacy First Your API keys are stored only in your local browser storage and are never transmitted to Glot's servers. Glot does not collect, sell, or share your browsing or reading data.