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title: Install screen-translate on Linux | Snap Store
description: Get the latest version of screen-translate for Linux - Translation of
  text from the screen
url: https://snapcraft.io/screen-translator
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# screen-translate (screen-translator)

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latest/edge 0.1

Install latest/edge of screen-translate

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**Install using the command line**

```
sudo snap install screen-translator --edge
```

Don't have snapd? [Get set up for snaps](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

screen-translate is only available on the unstable edge channel. It could break and change often.

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### Package name

* screen-translator

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### License

* AFL-3.0

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### Last updated

* 14 January 2026 - latest/edge

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##### Report a Snap Store violation

* [Report this Snap](https://snapcraft.io/screen-translator#report-snap-modal)

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* [Description](https://snapcraft.io/screen-translator#tab-description)
* [Security](https://snapcraft.io/screen-translator#tab-security)

#### Translation of text from the screen

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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## Install screen-translate on your Linux distribution

Choose your Linux distribution to get detailed installation instructions. If yours is not shown, get more details on the [installing snapd documentation](https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd).

[### Arch Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/arch)

[### CentOS](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/centos)

[### Debian](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/debian)

[### elementary OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/elementary)

[### Fedora](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/fedora)

[### KDE Neon](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/kde-neon)

[### Kubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/kubuntu)

[### Manjaro](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/manjaro)

[### Pop!\_OS](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/pop)

[### openSUSE](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/opensuse)

[### Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/rhel)

[### Ubuntu](https://snapcraft.io/install/screen-translator/ubuntu)