https://github.com/kozii-d/hover-translate

HoverTranslate for YouTube. Translate words in video subtitles instantly! Just hover over a word or phrase to see its translation.
https://github.com/kozii-d/hover-translate

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HoverTranslate for YouTube. Translate words in video subtitles instantly! Just hover over a word or phrase to see its translation.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kozii-d/hover-translate
• Owner: kozii-d
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-11-22T22:31:10.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2026-02-28T17:27:00.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2026-02-28T19:56:03.952Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: browser-extension, chrome, chrome-extension, manifest-v3, material-ui, react, translate, translator, webextension, youtube
• Language: TypeScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 50.7 MB
• Stars: 13
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# HoverTranslate for YouTube Subtitles

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Translate words in video subtitles instantly! Just hover over a word or phrase to see its translation.

Download from 

[Chrome Wb Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/jbddomeagbjjdoaehkdffdhifdhnmfic)| 

[Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hovertranslate/) | 

[Microsoft Edge Add-ons](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/emnbmkhbohfjmbkdipkppnbdlhgnhmhm)

# Preview

### Translate

![Translate](docs/translate.gif)

### Saving the translation to the dictionary

![Save to dictionary](docs/dictionary.gif)

# Features

- Instant Hover Translation: Hover your mouse over a word in the subtitles, and see its translation right away.

- Phrase and Sentence Translation: Select multiple words while holding Shift to translate an entire phrase.

- Supports 130+ Languages: Translate from any language to your native one.

- Auto Language Detection: The extension automatically detects the subtitle language.

- Auto-Pause Video: Videos are automatically paused when you hover over subtitles, so you can focus on the translation.

- Works with Auto-Generated Subtitles: Translate even when subtitles are auto-generated.

- Save Words and Phrases: Like a word or expression? Save it to your dictionary list with a single click.

- Export Dictionary: Export your saved translations from the dictionary in JSON and CSV format.

- Customizable Appearance: The translation tooltip adjusts to match your YouTube subtitle settings, or you can customize it to your preference. 

# Change Log

- [Change Log](https://github.com/kozii-d/hover-translate/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md)

# Acknowledgement and References

- [XTranslate](https://github.com/ixrock/XTranslate)

- [MouseTooltipTranslator](https://github.com/ttop32/MouseTooltipTranslator)