Live OnScreen Translator — translate anything on your screen, instantly.
Tap the floating bubble and Live OnScreen Translator reads the screen and lays the translation right where the text is — perfect for shopping on Chinese apps like Pinduoduo, Taobao, 1688 and Temu, plus chats, games, menus and signs. Translate by screen overlay, camera, voice or image using online, offline and AI engines.
One tap. Any language on your screen.
Fast, clean, in-place translations that sit exactly where the original text is.
On-screen overlay translation
Tap the floating bubble on any app; translations appear over the original text — no switching apps.
Camera translate
Point your camera at menus, labels or signs for live translation on the spot.
Voice translate
Speak and get an instant translation — great for quick conversations while travelling.
Image translate
Pick a photo from your gallery and translate the text inside it.
AI & offline engines
Choose Google, Microsoft, Yandex, Baidu, contextual AI, or on-device offline translation that works without internet.
Live language switch
Change the target language on the spot and re-translate the current page instantly — around 100 languages.
Translate any app screen in three simple steps
Start the translator
Open the app, tap Start, and allow the overlay & screen-capture permissions.
Open any app
Browse Pinduoduo, Taobao, a chat or a game — a floating bubble stays on screen.
Tap to translate
Tap the bubble and the screen is translated in place. Tap again or scroll to continue.
Frequently asked questions
What is Live OnScreen Translator?
Live OnScreen Translator is an Android app that overlays instant translations directly on top of the text on your screen. Tap a floating bubble in any app and the screen is translated in place — ideal for shopping on Chinese apps like Pinduoduo, Taobao, 1688 and Temu, plus chats, games, menus and signs.
Can it translate Chinese shopping apps like Pinduoduo, Taobao and 1688?
Yes. The app is tuned for Chinese e-commerce and translates product titles, prices and shopping slang contextually, so you can browse and buy on Pinduoduo, Taobao, 1688 and Temu with confidence.
Does it work offline?
Yes. You can choose an on-device offline engine that translates without an internet connection after a one-time language model download, or use online Google, Microsoft, Yandex and Baidu engines, or premium AI engines for the best quality.
Which languages are supported?
You can translate to and from around 100 languages, including English, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean and many more. Source auto-detect is also available.
Is Live OnScreen Translator free?
Yes, it is free to download and use with free translation engines and ads. A Premium (VIP) subscription removes ads and unlocks AI translation engines, with weekly, monthly, yearly and lifetime plans and a free trial.