Glate is a desktop application for Linux that provides text translation and text-to-speech capabilities using Google’s translation services. It offers a straightforward interface for translating text between a wide range of languages while also allowing users to listen to pronunciations or generate speech audio files. The application is designed for everyday use, combining translation and speech synthesis into a single, lightweight tool.
In addition to basic translation, Glate includes features such as translation history, quick sharing, and global hotkeys, making it suitable for users who frequently work with multilingual content or need quick access to translations across applications.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Translate text between more than 100 languages.
- Integrated text-to-speech engine for pronunciation and audio playback.
- Download synthesized speech as audio files.
- Line-by-line translation mode for structured content.
- Maintain and export translation history.
- Global hotkey support for translating text from any application.
- Built-in options for sharing translated text.
- Light and dark theme support.
Website: github.com/keshavbhatt/glate
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Developer: Keshav Bhatt
License: MIT License
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| Speech Tools | |
|---|---|
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