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π GeneralWeb
π¨ Please Read Before You Begin
β This extension is free to install, but requires an API key from an external AI service for translation.
β You must obtain and set up your own API key.
β Using these APIs usually involves a cost, although Google Gemini offers a free trial.
π‘ What is GeneralWeb?
GeneralWeb is an innovative Chrome extension that instantly translates any web page into your native language.
It completely removes language barriers and provides a true global web experience where all online content becomes accessible.
β¨ Features
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One-Click Translation
Translate any page instantly using the side panel or mini panel. No page reloads or navigation required.
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Choose Your AI Provider
β OpenAI GPT-4
β Google Gemini (Gemini / Gemini Nano)
β Claude (Anthropic)
β DeepSeek
Access world-class translation performance with fair and transparent pricing.
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Prompt Customization
Freely control the tone and style of translations. Whether polite, casual, expressive, or formal β give your translation a personal touch.
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Popup Translation
Translate only the selected text instantly, without affecting the entire page.
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Input Assist
Displays a translation UI above text input fields, allowing you to instantly translate your input using any language and custom prompt.
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Focused Translation
Displays a translation button below posts on π and GitHub Issues/PRs, allowing you to translate just that specific item with a single click.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
Translate instantly using only the keyboard β stay in your workflow without interruption.
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Glossary Support
Define and fix translations for technical or academic terms in advance.
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Supports 150+ Languages
Wide coverage from major global languages to lesser-known ones.
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Exclude Blocks from Translation
Use CSS selectors to exclude specific parts of the page from translation.
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Professional-Grade Quality
Delivers natural, accurate translations far beyond traditional machine translation by fully understanding context.
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[Advanced] On-Device Translation with Gemini Nano
If you're using Chrome v138 (Beta), you can use Gemini Nano for free on your device.
β» The current stable version is v137. To use this feature, youβll need to install the Beta version.
β» This is an optional feature; API-based translation is more accurate overall.
π Use Cases by User Type
π¨βπΌ Business Professionals: "Read international news and documents in higher quality than browser or Google Translate."
"Add a prompt like 'include annotations for terms unfamiliar in my native language' to receive annotated translations."
π Students: "Translate foreign articles while keeping technical terms intact."
"Translate historical documents in the voice of speakers from that era."
π©βπ³ Home Cooks: "Read Greek recipe websites in your native language and cook instantly."
π§βπ» Developers: "Understand technical blogs in other languages β even code comments are translated accurately."
π Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is an API key?
A. Itβs a unique key provided by translation providers (like OpenAI or Google) that allows you to access their APIs.
Q. Is it free?
A. The extension itself is free. However, translation uses paid APIs, depending on the provider. (Google Gemini offers a free tier.)
π Privacy & Security
Your API keys and translated content are never sent anywhere except to your chosen provider.
π The Innovation of GeneralWeb
Traditional translation extensions rely on a single engine.
GeneralWeb is the worldβs first purpose-optimized web translation extension β allowing you to freely choose from multiple cutting-edge AIs and optimize translation quality by use case through prompt engineering.
AI adapts to your reading style to deliver the most suitable translation.
The worldβs knowledge is waiting β in your native language.