What is this translator?
This free online translator converts text from one language to another in a few seconds. You can translate between more than 30 languages, including Urdu, English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, French, Spanish, German, Turkish and Chinese. It is useful for reading a message, understanding a website, writing a short note or learning a new language.
How to use it
- Choose the language of your text in the From box, or select Detect language if you are not sure.
- Choose the language you want in the To box.
- Type or paste your text, up to 2000 characters.
- Press Translate and wait a moment for the result.
- Use Copy translation to copy it, or the arrow button to swap the two languages.
How the translation works
Your text is sent over a secure connection to the free MyMemory translation service, which returns the translated text. Because of this, the translator needs an internet connection. Long text is split into smaller parts, translated one by one and joined again. Please do not enter passwords, bank details or other private information.
Tips for better translations
- Use short, clear sentences. Machine translation handles simple grammar better than long, complicated ones.
- Check spelling and punctuation first, because small mistakes can change the meaning.
- Avoid slang, jokes and idioms, which often do not translate word for word.
- Translate a sentence back into your own language to check that the meaning is still right.
- For legal, medical or official documents, ask a professional human translator.
Limits to know about
Automatic translation is a helpful guide, not a perfect result. It can miss tone, local expressions or technical terms. The free service also has a daily usage limit, so if you see a message that the limit is reached, try again later.
Frequently asked questions
Is this translator free?
Yes. It is free and needs no account.
Which languages are supported?
More than 30, including Urdu, English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, Persian, Bengali, Turkish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
How accurate is it?
It is good for understanding the general meaning. It can make mistakes with idioms, names and technical words, so check anything important.
Why did I get a limit message?
The free translation service allows a limited amount of text per day. Wait and try again later, or translate shorter text.
Is my text stored?
This website does not store it. The text is sent to the MyMemory service to be translated, so avoid private information.