Privado — Bilingual Translator

Bilingual side-by-side translation. Private, clean, no bloat.

Update Notes v0.2.0 Better guidance when Chrome's translation model isn't installed Chrome's on-device translation requires a language pack that many users haven't downloaded yet. Previously this would fail silently. Now: - If the language pack isn't installed, a prompt clearly explains what's needed - Tapping "Download Model" shows real-time download progress (e.g. "Downloading… 42%") - Translation starts automatically once the download completes - If the device doesn't support on-device translation at all, the extension clearly says so and falls back to the backup translation method New: AI Rewrite Select any text on a webpage → right-click → "AI Rewrite" (or Cmd+Shift+R). Rewrites the selected text using Chrome's built-in AI. Works in editable fields (result is written in-place) and read-only content (shown as a popup with a restore option). New: Read Aloud Select text → right-click → "Read Aloud" (or Cmd+Shift+E). Reads selected text aloud using high-quality system voices. A stop bar appears at the top of the page and can be dismissed at any time.Privado gives you clean, side-by-side bilingual translation on any webpage — original text above, translation below, no clutter. ⚠️ BROWSER REQUIREMENTS This extension requires Chrome 138+ (released January 2025) for the full offline translation experience. On older Chrome versions or other browsers, it automatically falls back to cloud-based translation (free, but requires internet). Check your Chrome version at chrome://version/ CORE FEATURES • Bilingual paragraph view — Every paragraph shows the original and translation together. Read at your own pace. • YouTube bilingual subtitles — Watch any video with dual-language captions synced in real time. • Three display modes — Switch between Bilingual, Translation Only, or Original Only with one click. • Per-site control — Disable translation on sites you don't need it. • Multiple target languages — Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and more. TRANSLATION MODES • Local (Private) — Uses Chrome's built-in AI model (Gemini Nano) directly on your device. Completely offline, no data leaves your computer. Available on Chrome 138+ on supported hardware. • Machine (Free) — Automatic cloud fallback when local AI isn't available. No setup required. • API Key — Connect your own DeepL, OpenAI, GPT-4, Google Gemini, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint for higher quality. Your key is stored locally and goes only to your chosen provider. WHAT WE DON'T DO ✗ No ads injected ✗ No tracking or analytics ✗ No subscription or paywall ✗ No translation of navigation bars, footers, or ad units ✗ No data sent to our servers — ever SMART FILTERING Privado only translates meaningful content. It skips navigation menus, footers, ads, code blocks, and short UI labels — so pages stay clean and readable. OPEN SOURCE Privado is fully open source (MIT License). Review the code, report issues, or contribute at github.com/wanqianwin-jpg/Privado-Bilingual-Translator