The most official way to get a "desktop app" experience is through Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. This creates a lightweight application that runs independently of your browser. Navigate to the Google Translate website. In the top-right corner, click the three dots (Menu).
Some developers have created open-source desktop clients that wrap the Google Translate engine into a native Windows application. Google Translate - Chrome Web Store
Confirm the installation. You can now pin the app to your Windows taskbar or Start menu for instant access.
Highlight any text on a webpage, and a small Google Translate icon will pop up.
If you want to translate text while browsing without leaving your current page, the Google Translate Chrome Extension is the best "PC download" option.
You can also click the icon to type or paste text into a quick-access box. Method 3: Third-Party & Open Source Desktop Clients
The most official way to get a "desktop app" experience is through Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. This creates a lightweight application that runs independently of your browser. Navigate to the Google Translate website. In the top-right corner, click the three dots (Menu).
Some developers have created open-source desktop clients that wrap the Google Translate engine into a native Windows application. Google Translate - Chrome Web Store
Confirm the installation. You can now pin the app to your Windows taskbar or Start menu for instant access.
Highlight any text on a webpage, and a small Google Translate icon will pop up.
If you want to translate text while browsing without leaving your current page, the Google Translate Chrome Extension is the best "PC download" option.
You can also click the icon to type or paste text into a quick-access box. Method 3: Third-Party & Open Source Desktop Clients