Writes, not just shows
Besides reading in a tooltip, Ctrl+Alt+T replaces the text with its translation in the field itself — perfect for replying to chats and emails.
The QTranslate alternative that keeps getting updates.
For years QTranslate was the go-to shortcut translator on Windows, but it hasn't had a new release in a long time. QuickTranslate keeps the idea — select and press a key — and adds AI translation that writes the result where you are, in the tone you pick.
Natural tone
Casual, neutral, formal or professional. Translations meant to sound like a person, not word for word.
Maintained and lightweight
A native Rust app that lives in the tray. It installs from the Microsoft Store and updates itself.
What changes if you come from QTranslate
The gesture is the same: select some text, press a key combination and read it translated. In QuickTranslate it's Ctrl+Alt+S, and the translation shows up in a small box next to your cursor instead of a separate window.
What's new is write mode. Type in your language in any text field — a chat, an email, a form — press Ctrl+Alt+T and the text is replaced with its translation, in the tone you pick. QTranslate was built mainly to understand text; QuickTranslate also helps you answer it.
How to switch from QTranslate to QuickTranslate
- Install QuickTranslate from the Microsoft Store (about 8 MB, no security warnings).
- In the first-run guide, choose the language you want to translate what you write into.
- If you're done with QTranslate, close or uninstall it so its shortcuts don't clash with the new ones.
- Rather keep your usual keys? Change QuickTranslate's shortcuts in the settings.
- Try it: select any text and press Ctrl+Alt+S.
When QTranslate is still the better choice
If you need a dictionary, want to compare several translation engines side by side or translate between less common languages, QTranslate still does that better. QuickTranslate covers 10 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Russian) and focuses on translations that sound natural and land written where you need them.
QTranslate vs QuickTranslate
| QTranslate | QuickTranslate | |
|---|---|---|
| Updates | Latest version 6.10.0, nothing new in years | In active development, updates through the Microsoft Store |
| Read selected text | In a pop-up window | In a small box next to your cursor (Ctrl+Alt+S) |
| Write the translation into the field | Not its main job | Yes, with AI and tone (Ctrl+Alt+T) |
| Translation tone | No | Casual, neutral, formal or professional |
| Translation engines | Several to choose from | One, with AI for writing |
| Languages | Dozens | 10 |
| Dictionary | Yes | No |
| Price | Free | Reading free and unlimited; writing 7 a day free or unlimited with Pro |
In 20 seconds
See it in action.
Three steps
Zero friction.
01
Select the text
In the active field or any selection. No need to copy or switch windows.
02
Press the shortcut
Ctrl+Alt+T to translate and replace. Ctrl+Alt+S to read in a floating tooltip. Change them to your liking.
03
Done, in place
The text is translated in the tone you choose. Your clipboard is restored intact.
Frequently asked questions
Is QTranslate still being updated?
Its latest version is 6.10.0 and it has not had a new release in years. You can still download it, but it gets no improvements or fixes. QuickTranslate is in active development and ships new versions regularly.
Does QuickTranslate work on Windows 11?
Yes. It runs on Windows 11 and Windows 10 and installs from the Microsoft Store in one click, with no security warnings.
What does QTranslate offer that QuickTranslate doesn't?
QTranslate lets you choose between several translation engines, includes a dictionary and covers many more languages. QuickTranslate focuses on 10 languages with natural translation and on writing the translation straight into the field.
Can I read translations without changing the text, like in QTranslate?
Yes. Select the text and press Ctrl+Alt+S: the translation shows up in a tooltip. This mode is free and unlimited.
Is it free like QTranslate?
Read mode is free and unlimited. Write mode, which uses AI to translate with tone, includes 7 free translations a day with no account; Pro makes it unlimited.
Do I need an account?
No. Install and go. An account is only needed for a paid plan.
Translate without leaving what you're doing.
Install it once and it lives in your tray. Updates itself. Start free, no account.
