Linux · Office & Productivity
Glate
Offline translator, text to speech
by Keshav Bhatt
Official site: flathub.org
About Glate
Glate is a fast desktop translator with built-in text to speech. Translate text between 100+ languages online through Google Translate, or use offline translation on your own computer, then listen to the result read aloud.
Offline mode uses Mozilla's Firefox translation models: download a language once and translate without internet, privately, because your text never leaves your device. No model ships with the app, so you only download the languages you need.
Features:
Translate text between 100+ languages, with automatic language detection
Offline translation for nearly 60 languages with Mozilla's Firefox translation models, downloaded on demand (Pro)
An offline indicator shows when offline mode is on and which results were translated on your computer
Text to speech: read the text or its translation aloud, or only the part you select, with a choice of voice
Export speech to MP3, WAV, FLAC or AAC audio, with bitrate, sample rate and volume options
Line-by-line translation view to check long text sentence by sentence, with copy and read aloud for each line
Searchable translation history: load, copy or remove earlier translations
Share a translation by email or a paste link, or save it as a text file
Quick translate: select text in any app and translate it with a global keyboard shortcut
Stays in the system tray, with a choice between quitting and minimizing to the tray on close
Light and dark appearance that follows the system, Fusion and Fusion 2 themes, and your own accent colour
A short welcome for new users, keyboard shortcuts and What's new in the Help menu
Report a bug from the app, with the system details filled in for you
Interface in English, German, French, Brazilian Portuguese and Italian
How to install Glate
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.ktechpit.glate
- Open Glate once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glate free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Glate is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Glate from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.ktechpit.glate. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Glate safe?
Glate downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.