Install latest/edge of screen-translate
Ubuntu 16.04 or later?
Make sure snap support is enabled in your Desktop store.
Install using the command line
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Linux Screen Translate A professional desktop application for screen region OCR and real-time translation. Capture any area of your screen, extract text using OCR, and translate it instantly with high-quality translation services.
Features Screen Area Selection: Select any rectangular area on your screen with semi-transparent overlay and visual feedback
Multiple Translation Services: DeepL API: Premium quality translations supporting 30+ languages (requires free or paid API key) MyMemory API: Free translation service with no API key required Large, Resizable Window: Built-in maximize button for full-screen view Dynamic layout that adapts to window size Clean, modern interface with proper spacing System-appropriate fonts (DejaVu Sans on Linux) Color-coded results with clear visual hierarchy Generous padding and line spacing API Key Management: Securely store your DeepL API key locally Multi-Monitor Support: Works seamlessly across multiple displays Error Handling: Graceful handling of OCR and API failures with helpful error messages System Requirements Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora/RHEL) Internet Connection: Required for translation API
Supported Languages
DeepL Translation (30+ languages): English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Greek Estonian, Finnish, Hungarian, Indonesian, Korean, Lithuanian Latvian, Norwegian, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish Turkish, Ukrainian
MyMemory Translation: Russian, English, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean Screenshots Main Interface The application features a clean, modern interface with language selection, screen area controls, and results display.
Screen Selection Full-screen overlay with semi-transparent background and red selection rectangle for precise area selection.
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