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Firefox has added new translation features that allow you to seamlessly browse the web in your preferred language. As you navigate the site, Firefox continuously translates new content in real time. The translation feature was rolled out gradually and has been available for all users since Firefox version 118. A new Translate selection feature has been added starting in Firefox version 128, that enables you to highlight and translate selected text.
Table of Contents
- 1 Translate the full page
- 2 Translate selection
- 3 Customize translation settings
- 4 Disable website translations
- 5 Configure installed languages
- 6 FAQ
- 6.1 Is Firefox's translation feature available on mobile version?
- 6.2 Does Firefox's translation feature work with non-text content, like images or videos?
- 6.3 What if I encounter a page with mixed languages or content in multiple languages? Will the translation still work?
- 6.4 Can Firefox translate pages that are password-protected or behind login screens?
- 6.5 How do I revert a page to its original language after translation?
- 6.6 How do I stop the translation panel from opening automatically?
- 6.7 How do I enable the translation panel?
- 6.8 Why do I need to install languages?
- 7 Related articles
Translate the full page
- When you visit a webpage in a supported language, the translation panel will open automatically. If it does not open, click the translation icon in the toolbar or select from the
menu.
- Firefox detects the page language automatically. To change it, use the top dropdown menu.
- Next, select your desired translation language from the bottom dropdown menu, which will be pre-populated with your first preferred language. To change it, use the dropdown menu.
- Click to translate the entire page.
- To revert the page to the original language, click the toolbar icon and select .
Translate selection
You might need to translate a specific word or sentence when reading in a foreign language. Firefox enables you to highlight and translate selected text to help with these situations.
- Highlight and right-click the text you want to translate.
- From the context menu, select
- The selected text will be translated and displayed in a pop-up. From here, click to save the translation to your clipboard, to translate the entire webpage or to close the pop-up.
- Also, right-click a hyperlink without selecting any text to translate the link text.
Customize translation settings
To tailor your translation experience:
- On the right-hand side of the toolbar, click the translation icon.
- Click the cog icon located on the top right side of the translation panel.
- Choose the setting you want to apply.
- A checkmark will appear to confirm that the selected setting is enabled.
- To revert a change, simply reselect the setting, and the checkmark will disappear, indicating that it's disabled.
Disable website translations
You can disable translation prompts in Firefox if you don’t want websites in other languages to be translated. When you disable translations, Firefox will stop showing the translation panel for sites that are not in your preferred language, and you’ll no longer receive prompts while browsing.
For example:
- The translation panel won’t appear when visiting that site again
- Pages in that language will load without translation suggestions
To block specific translations:
- Go to > >
- Choose from the drop-down menu next to it
What the dropdown options mean:
- Available: Firefox can offer to translate the site or language
- Enabled: Firefox will automatically translate content when detected
- Blocked: Firefox won’t prompt you to translate that site or language again
Configure installed languages
To configure your installed languages:
- In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click and select (or , in some cases).Click the menu button and select .
- Under the panel, scroll down to Language and Appearance settings.
- Under Translations, select from the list the languages you wish to have available for in-browser translation and click . The first time you translate from/to a language, it gets automatically installed in your device, so, you may see some languages already installed when accessing these settings.
- To uninstall a language, just click .
FAQ
Is Firefox's translation feature available on mobile version?
This feature is available for Firefox for Android (starting from version 126) and Firefox for iOS (starting from version 146).
Does Firefox's translation feature work with non-text content, like images or videos?
No, the translation feature currently only handles text content on web pages, so it won't translate non-text elements such as images, videos or interactive elements.
What if I encounter a page with mixed languages or content in multiple languages? Will the translation still work?
While the translation feature primarily focuses on the main language of the webpage, it may not handle pages with mixed languages or content in multiple languages optimally.
Can Firefox translate pages that are password-protected or behind login screens?
Yes, Firefox can translate password-protected or login-required pages, as long as the content is fully displayed on your screen. The translation feature works on any webpage content that Firefox can access and render.
How do I revert a page to its original language after translation?
To revert a page to its original language after translation, click the toolbar icon and select .
How do I stop the translation panel from opening automatically?
When Firefox detects that a page is translatable, it will open the translation panel automatically. To turn this off, click the cog icon and select the option to turn it off. Alternatively, you can choose to turn the panel off only for certain languages or sites by selecting or respectively.
You can also turn off translation prompts from the AI Controls panel in Firefox Settings.
- Go to > > >
- Choose from the drop-down menu next to it
How do I enable the translation panel?
You can enable translation prompts in Firefox from the AI Controls panel in Firefox Settings.
- Go to > > >
- Choose from the drop-down menu next to it
Why do I need to install languages?
Installing languages enables Firefox to perform translations locally within your browser, prioritizing your privacy and security. As you translate, Firefox downloads partial language files as you need them. To pre-install complete languages yourself, access the language settings in Firefox Settings, panel, in the Language and Appearance section under Translations.
