Linux · Utilities
LocalTranslate
Translate text offline
by Shriram Ravindranathan
Official site: flathub.org
About LocalTranslate
LocalTranslate is an offline translation application that uses Firefox's neural translation models (from the mozilla/firefox-translations-models project) to perform high-quality translations locally on your device.
Note: LocalTranslate is not affiliated with The Mozilla Foundation in any way.
LocalTranslate supports the following languages:
Arabic (ar)
Azerbaijani (az)
Belarusian (be)
Bulgarian (bg)
Bengali (bn)
Bosnian (bs)
Catalan (ca)
Czech (cs)
Danish (da)
German (de)
Greek (el)
English (en)
Spanish (es)
Estonian (et)
Persian (fa)
Finnish (fi)
French (fr)
How to install LocalTranslate
- 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 dev.ters.LocalTranslate
- Open LocalTranslate once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is LocalTranslate free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where LocalTranslate is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install LocalTranslate from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub dev.ters.LocalTranslate. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is LocalTranslate safe?
LocalTranslate downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.