The translator built to help you
stop translating.
Select any text. Get an AI translation. Build vocabulary from what you actually read — no flashcards, no effort. Completely free.
Everything you need to read, translate, and learn.
Four core capabilities that work together seamlessly.
Select any text on screen. Get AI-powered translation in a floating popup. Works in every app — browsers, PDFs, documents.
Translate images, screenshots, and video subtitles with OCR. Point at any text on screen, even handwritten notes.
AI extracts vocabulary from YOUR reading history. Each word comes with pronunciation, etymology, and example sentences. Not a textbook.
Turn your word list into stunning desktop wallpapers. Learn while you work — every glance at your screen is a micro-lesson.
Read anything. Understand everything.
Select text in any application — your browser, PDF reader, or document editor. Get natural, context-aware translations powered by GPT-4o.
Not word-by-word machine translation. Truly fluent, human-like understanding that captures idioms, technical terms, and cultural nuance.
Your vocabulary, extracted by AI.
Every translation becomes a learning opportunity. AI analyzes your history and builds a personal word list — complete with IPA pronunciation, word roots, and contextual example sentences.
Export to Anki or CSV. These aren't random textbook words. They're the words YOU actually encounter in your work and study.
Learn without trying.
Your vocabulary becomes your desktop wallpaper. Updated automatically every hour with a new word from your personal list.
Beautiful designs with professional typography over stunning backgrounds. Every time you minimize a window, you're reinforcing your memory. No effort required.
Any language. Any direction.
Don't pick from a dropdown — just describe the language you need. Type "Shanghainese," "Classical Latin," or "Nigerian Pidgin" and get fluent, context-aware translations powered by GPT-4o.
Major languages, regional dialects, creoles, minority languages — if you can name it, SelectAndTranslate can handle it. No preset list. No limitations.
Built for the way you work and learn.
Researchers
Read papers faster. Build academic vocabulary naturally. Never look up the same term twice.
Professionals
Handle international emails, reports, and documentation with confidence. Stay fluent across languages.
Developers
Navigate English docs, Stack Overflow, and GitHub effortlessly. Build technical vocabulary on the go.
Language Learners
Build real vocabulary from daily reading, not textbooks. Learn the words you actually encounter.
More than a translator.
See how SelectAndTranslate compares to other solutions.
| Feature | Google Translate | DeepL | Immersive Translate | SelectAndTranslate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text translation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF translation | ✕ | ● | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image / OCR translation | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Video subtitle translation | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI vocabulary extraction | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Unique |
| Wallpaper learning | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Unique |
| Export to Anki | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Preset language list | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Any language via natural language input | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Unique |
| Price | Free | Freemium | Freemium | Free forever |
Why people are looking for something better.
Real frustrations from real users on Trustpilot, forums, and Hacker News.
“The translations are often too literal. Short phrases are fine, but anything longer becomes confusing.”
“They added subscription with character count. I am paying for a month and in 3 days it is gone!”
“I always wished making cards felt more modern. I need something that turns text, screenshots, and video into flashcards automatically.”
SelectAndTranslate is 100% free, translates with GPT-4o context awareness, and builds vocabulary automatically from your reading. No character limits. No subscriptions. No manual card-making.
Three steps. Zero effort.
Select
Highlight any text on your screen — a word, sentence, or entire paragraph. Or press Alt+W to screenshot-translate images and video.
Generate
AI builds your personal vocabulary list. Each word includes pronunciation, word roots, definitions, and real example sentences.
Learn
Your desktop wallpaper updates automatically with new words. Learn passively throughout your day. No flashcards, no drills.
Questions? Answered.
Yes. All features are completely free with no ads, no premium tier, and no hidden costs. We believe great learning tools should be accessible to everyone.
SelectAndTranslate doesn't limit you to a preset list. Just type the language you want in plain text — "Cantonese," "Swiss German," "Tagalog," or even "Old English." Powered by GPT-4o, it handles major languages, regional dialects, creoles, and minority languages that other translators simply don't offer.
Yes, an internet connection is required for AI-powered translation. However, your translation history, vocabulary list, and wallpapers are all stored locally on your computer and accessible offline.
Your translation history, vocabulary, and settings are all stored locally on your machine — we have no servers and no user accounts, so we never see your data. When you translate, the selected text is sent to OpenAI's GPT-4o API for processing and the result comes straight back to you. Nothing is stored on our end.
Yes. You can export your vocabulary list to CSV format, compatible with popular flashcard apps like Anki. Take your learning anywhere.
The app generates beautiful desktop wallpapers featuring words from your personal vocabulary list. Each wallpaper displays the word, its pronunciation, definition, and an example sentence over a professional background. It updates automatically every hour with a new word.
Windows 10 or later, 4GB RAM, 200MB disk space, and a stable internet connection. The app is lightweight and runs smoothly on any modern computer.
Start translating. Stop needing to.
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