BilangPage: a browser extension that translates web pages in real time with bilingual cross-referencing

BilangPage is a browser extension that provides real-time, cross-referenced bilingual translations while users browse foreign language websites. It presents the translated text directly underneath the original, helping users learn the language and compare information while reading.BilangPage is specially optimized for several popular social and content platforms, such as Reddit, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Medium, etc., and intelligently recognizes and translates only the core content of the posts, comments, etc., without translating the website menus or buttons, thus enhancing the reading experience. The tool supports a variety of translation services, including the free Google Translate, Microsoft Translate, and AI translation with more accurate results. To meet the needs of different users, it also provides a variety of theme styles and automatically adapts to light and dark color modes of websites. Users can install and use it in Chrome and Safari browsers on computers, tablets and cell phones.

Function List

• Optimize core content translation: Optimized specifically for community platforms such as Reddit, X (Twitter), YouTube, Medium, Quora, Steam, Xiaohongshu, etc., it only translates core content such as posts, comments, user profiles, etc., and avoids translating extraneous elements such as buttons, menus and ads.
• Immersion Bilingual Reading: On the basis of retaining the typography of the original text, the translated content is inserted below the original text to realize bilingual reading without affecting the original reading experience.
• Intelligent Language Recognition: The extension automatically recognizes the source language of a web page and does not perform translation when the source language is the same as the set target translation language, thus reducing unnecessary operations and improving loading speed.
• Rolling Automatic Translation: The extension automatically detects and translates emerging content as the user scrolls down the page, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
• Multiple translation engines: Provide Google Translate and Microsoft Translate services for free, and support automatic switching according to network conditions. It also provides more accurate AI translation service and improves AI translation speed through batch processing technology.
• Multi-themed styles: A variety of well-designed translation themes are built-in, which can clearly distinguish the original text from the translated text and perfectly match the light and dark color modes of the website.
• Cross-Device Support: It supports the major Chrome and Safari browsers, and users can install and use it on computers, tablets (iPad), and cell phones (iPhone/Android).
• Easy to install and use: No complicated configuration is required, you can use it immediately after installing it from the app store, and the extension automatically selects the default language and translation service.

Using Help

BilangPage is a tool designed to break down language barriers and make it easy for users to read websites in foreign languages. Its core design concept is "simplicity and ease of use", from installation to daily use.

Installation process

BilangPage supports multiple platforms and browsers, here are the details of installation on different devices:

1. PC Installation (Chrome / Safari)
   • Chrome:
     1. Open Chrome and visitChrome网上应用店The
     2. Type "BilangPage" in the search box and press enter.
     3. Find the BilangPage extension in the search results and click the "Add to Chrome" button.
     4. The browser will pop up a confirmation window, click "Add Extension" to complete the installation. After successful installation, BilangPage icon will appear in the extension bar on the top right corner of your browser.
   • Safari browser:
     1. Open the Mac'sApp StoreApplications.
     2. Enter "BilangPage" in the search box.
     3. Find the BilangPage app and click "Get" or "Install".
     4. Once the installation is complete, open the Safari browser and go to the偏好设置 > 扩展The
     5. Find and check "BilangPage" in the left list to enable it.
2. Mobile Installation (iPhone / iPad / Android)
   • iPhone / iPad (Safari):
     1. Turn on the device'sApp StoreThe
     2. Search for "BilangPage" and download and install the app.
     3. Open the device's设置Scroll down to findSafari浏览器And click to enter.
     4. strike (on the keyboard)扩展, find BilangPage and enable it.
     5. When browsing the web in Safari, click on the "Size" icon (AA) on the left side of the address bar, then select Manage Extensions and turn on BilangPage.
   • Android (Chrome):
     1. Android users can use it in browsers that support the installation of Chrome extensions (such as Kiwi Browser or Yandex Browser).
     2. Open the appropriate browser and visitChrome网上应用店The
     3. Follow the installation process for Chrome on your computer to search for and add the BilangPage extension.

Main Functions

Once installed, BilangPage is very intuitive to use.

1. Turning translation on and off
   • Visit any of the foreign language websites.
   • Click on the BilangPage extension icon in the top right corner of your browser and in the pop-up panel, you can see the translation switch.
   • By default, the extension will automatically recognize and translate. You can also manually click the switch to control the translation status of the current page.
2. Switching Translation Languages
   • In the settings panel of the extension, you can easily set your "target language" (i.e., the language you want to translate into).BilangPage supports multiple languages including Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
3. Toggle Translation Service
   • BilangPage offers a variety of translation engines to meet different needs.
   • Free services: Built-in Google Translate and Microsoft Translate for daily browsing. The extension can automatically switch between the two depending on your network conditions to ensure the stability of the translation service.
   • AI translation services: For users who need a higher quality of translation (e.g. to read professional articles or important information), they can opt for a paid AI translation service, whose translations will be smoother and more accurate.
4. Changing the display theme
   • To make the bilingual reading experience more comfortable, BilangPage offers a variety of visual themes.
   • In the extension settings, you can preview and select your favorite theme styles. These themes adapt well to the original light or dark color pattern of the site, ensuring that the translation is clear and readable, while at the same time visually distinct from the original text.

Tips for using the featured functions

• Targeted content translation: When you browse Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, etc., you'll find BilangPage very smart. It will only translate the core user-generated content (e.g., posts, comments, video synopses) without moving the site's navigation menus, buttons, and other interface elements. This allows you to focus more on the content itself without being distracted by confusing interface translations.
• Automatic loading of translationsBilangPage automatically detects newly loaded content and translates it immediately, seamlessly, without any manual refreshing or clicking.

application scenario

1. language learner
   By reading foreign language news, forums and blogs, language learners can compare the original text with the translated text in real time, thus learning vocabulary, understanding grammatical structures and deepening their understanding of the language in a real context.
2. Cross-cultural content consumers
   For users who like to browse content in international communities such as Reddit, Twitter, YouTube or Xiaohongshu, BilangPage removes the language barrier and makes it easy to access and understand hot topics, professional discussions and user notes from different cultures.
3. Overseas Information Acquisition
   Researchers, journalists or professionals who need to access the latest information from overseas can use BilangPage to quickly browse and understand foreign language reports, research paper summaries and market analysis, enhancing the efficiency of information access.
4. Gamers and Developers
   On gaming platforms such as Steam, players can use the tool to read game reviews and community discussions posted by players in other countries. Developers can also use it to learn about feedback from players around the world.

QA

1. How does BilangPage work?
   BilangPage runs as a browser extension that automatically detects text content on a web page. As the user scrolls through the page, it sends the detected foreign language text in real time to a translation server (such as Google, Microsoft, or its own AI service), and then embeds the returned translation underneath the original text, while maintaining the page's original layout and style.
2. What websites does BilangPage support?
   In theory BilangPage works on all websites. At the same time, it is specially optimized for some of the major international communities and content platforms, including Reddit, X (Twitter), YouTube, Medium, Quora, Steam, and Xiaohongshu, to ensure the best translation and reading experience on these sites.
3. Will using BilangPage compromise my privacy?
   According to the official description, BilangPage does not collect users' translation data or browsing data. All translation requests are processed in real time, the extension only performs usage statistics to improve the service, and user privacy is secure.
4. What should I do when the translation doesn't work?
   First, make sure that BilangPage is enabled in your browser's extension settings. for Safari, go to the偏好设置 > 扩展Check in and check the box. If the problem persists, try refreshing the page or checking the internet connection, or you can try switching between different translation services in the extension settings.
5. What is the difference between AI translation and free translation?
   Free translation services (Google and Microsoft) are sufficient for everyday browsing, but can sometimes be less precise when dealing with complex sentences or specialized terminology.AI translation services often use more advanced neural network models to provide more accurate, smooth and contextualized translation results for users who demand a higher level of translation quality.