Translate with Gemini Nano

Chrome extension enabling offline web page translation with Gemini Nano’s AI technology.

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About Translate with Gemini Nano

This Chrome extension provides seamless offline translation of web pages with a single click, utilizing Chrome’s integrated AI model, Gemini Nano. All data remains local, ensuring privacy. Note that it depends on experimental Chrome features as of August 2024 and may be affected by future updates or changes in Chrome’s functionality.

How to Use

First, visit chrome://flags and enable the options for 'Optimization Guide on Device' and 'Prompt API for Gemini Nano', then restart Chrome. Next, open chrome://components and wait until the 'Optimization Guide On Device Model' status indicates it is up to date. Finally, select the desired text on a web page and click the extension icon to translate.

Features

Enables offline translation of web pages using Gemini Nano AI.

Use Cases

Translate selected web content without internet access.

Assist travelers in understanding foreign websites offline.

Support researchers analyzing multilingual content offline.

Help students translate web pages during internet outages.

Best For

Offline translation needsTravelersResearchersStudentsMultilingual web browsing

Pros

Performs web page translation offline without internet.

Utilizes Chrome’s built-in Gemini Nano AI model for accuracy.

Easy to use with a single click.

Cons

Requires enabling specific Chrome flags in settings.

Depends on the Optimization Guide On Device Model being current.

Built on experimental Chrome features that may change or become unsupported.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Translate with Gemini Nano

Does this extension need an internet connection?

No, it uses Chrome’s local AI model, Gemini Nano, so no internet is needed for translations.

Will this extension work long-term?

Since it relies on experimental Chrome features, future updates may affect its functionality.

What are the system requirements?

Enable specific Chrome flags and ensure the Optimization Guide On Device Model is up to date.

Is this extension safe for privacy?

Yes, all translation processing occurs locally on your device, ensuring data privacy.

How do I activate offline translation?

Enable necessary Chrome flags, verify the device model is current, then select text and click the extension icon.