The 10 Best Online Translators You Can Use

THE 10 BEST ONLINE TRANSLATORS YOU CAN USE IN THE REAL WORLD Created By: Jennifer Louden

1. Google Translate ■ One of the most popular translation services is offered by Google. And if you search Google for translators, its own handy tool will pop right up above your search results. This means you do not have to open another website. ■ But if you have a lengthy amount of text to translate, the Google Translate site is your spot. You have more space for your text and can choose your input method from handwriting or keyboard options. Other features you might like include saving, listening to, sharing, or copying the translated text.

2. Bing Translator ■ Another big name in translators is Bing which uses Microsoft Translator. You can select your input language or have the site automatically detect it as you type. If you have your microphone enabled, you can speak the text you want to be translated which is convenient. ■ After you receive the translation, you have options to hear it aloud in a male or female voice, share it, or search Bing with it. And, you can give the translation a thumbs-up or thumbs-down if you would like to provide a little feedback. This translator offers over 60 languages.

3. Translatedict ■ On Translatedict, you can choose from over 50 languages and use auto-detect for your own dialect. Just enter your word, phrase, or a large amount of text, pick the translation language, and hit the Translate button. You’ll see the written translation and can click the sound button to hear it out loud. ■ If you’re using the translation in a written communication, you’ll see helpful word and character counts at the bottom. This is great for texts or social media posts where you have limited space.

4. Translate.com ■ A good translator that uses Microsoft’s service, but offers over 90 languages is Translate.com. You can use your voice or keyboard to enter the text, then read or listen to the translation. ■ If you believe the translation should be reviewed, you can obtain a human translation with the first 100 words free. Just click the contact icon and sign in or create an account.

5. DeepL Translator ■ The DeepL Translator is a really cool tool with its definitions and automatic sentence completion options. You can choose from nine languages and when you receive the translation, just double-click a word for more details. ■ When you select that word in the translation, you will see a dropdown box with more options. You can also take a look at the word definition that pops up at the bottom of the page at the same time. Plus, you will see examples of the word being used in both the input and output languages. This is great if you are trying to learn the language you are translating into.

6. Babylon Online Translator ■ While Babylon does offer software that you can download for translations, you can also check out their online option. With over 75 languages and a simple swap option, the site may not have the bells and whistles as others but is reported to be quite accurate. ■ If your business situation could benefit from a professional translator, Babylon offers that service as well. Just click the Human Translation button on the online translator page and you will be directed to that section of the site for the details.

7. PROMT Online Translator ■ PROMT Online Translator does not offer as many languages as other translators. The list is limited to about 20 languages so far. But it does have other nice features. Use automatic language detection and even choose a topic for the translation. ■ You can then copy, paste, check the spelling, or access a dictionary. There is also a virtual keyboard so if you are using the site on a tablet, for example, popping in your words or sentences is simple. PROMT also offers translation software that you can purchase and download. Plus, you can order a human translation directly from OneHourTranslation.

8. Collins Dictionary Translator ■ If you use the Collins Dictionary website for looking up definitions or synonyms, then take a look at the translator. You can input text and translate it to and from over 60 languages. ■ While this translator has minimal features, the translations come from Microsoft and there is a convenient copy button for the text you receive. If you are in the market for a basic translator on a site with a dictionary, thesaurus, and grammar tools, Collins Dictionary is the one for you.

9. ImTranslator ■ ImTranslator is a great site for translations and comparisons at the same time. You can get a simple translation, back translation, and comparison between PROMT, Google, and Microsoft translators. The site offers tons of languages as it links to the other important translation services like Google too. ■ As extras, there are a bunch of helpful tools like the Back Translation tool which automatically translates the target text back to the original — this helps you compare for accuracy.

10. SpanishDict ■ If your main translation needs are English to Spanish, the SpanishDict is ideal. Right on the main page, you can pop in the text you need translating. But what’s nice about this Spanish translator is that it includes a special character set too. ■ When you see the translation box, just click the arrow to expand it with accent buttons. If you have received text in Spanish and need to translate it to English, those characters come in handy. And, of course, you can translate the opposite way as well. Other good features are the definitions and examples you receive with your translation.

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