Translate any site into your own language
- Ann Mitchell
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 16
Google Chrome offers a built-in translation feature powered by Google Translate, making it easy to read web pages in your preferred language. This option is conveniently located in the three dots menu (⋮) at the top right corner of the browser.
How to Use Google Translate in Chrome:
Open Chrome and navigate to the web page you want to translate.
Click the three dots menu at the top right.
Go to Settings > Languages to add or manage your preferred languages.
When you visit a page in a foreign language, Chrome will often automatically offer to translate it. You can also right-click on the page and select Translate to [your language].
The Google Translate icon may also appear in the address bar; clicking it allows you to choose your target language and manage translation settings1.
On mobile, the process is similar: tap the three dots at the bottom right, scroll to Translate, and select your language1.
Translation Options in Other Browsers
Chrome isn’t the only browser with built-in translation tools. Here’s how other major browsers compare:
Browser | Translation Feature Location | How to Access/Use | Notes |
Chrome | 3 dots menu (top right), address bar | Automatic prompt, right-click, or via menu; settings under Languages | Uses Google Translate; highly integrated |
Firefox | Built-in (no cloud) | Automatic or manual translation; settings in browser menu | Translations processed locally for privacy; supports many languages |
Edge | 3 dots menu (top right), address bar | Automatic prompt, manual via Translate icon, or right-click selected text | Uses Microsoft Translator; customizable in Settings > Languages |
Safari | “aA” icon in address bar | Tap “aA” > Translate to [language]; can add more languages in device settings | Available on iPhone/iPad; supports several major languages |
Brave | Limited/No permanent option | Translate option appears only when needed; not always visible in the menu | Users have requested a permanent menu option, but it’s not always present |
How to Find and Use Translation Features
Chrome: Look for the three dots menu (top right), then go to Settings > Languages. Right-click on a page or use the address bar icon for quick translation.
Firefox: Translation is built-in. When you visit a page in another language, Firefox may prompt you to translate. You can also access translation from the browser menu.
Edge: Click the three dots menu (top right), then Settings > Languages. Edge will prompt you to translate when it detects a foreign language, or you can use the Translate icon in the address bar or right-click selected text.
Safari (iPhone/iPad): Tap the “aA” icon in the address bar, then select Translate to [language]. Add more languages in Settings > General > Language & Region.
Summary
Chrome’s Google Translate feature is easy to access via the three dots menu and address bar, offering seamless translation for entire web pages. Other browsers like Firefox, Edge, and Safari also provide robust translation tools, each with their own unique approach and settings. To find these options, look for translation prompts in the address bar, right-click menus, or browser settings under language preferences.

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