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Set up offline translation in clickntranslate
Offline translation needs a local engine and a suitable language model. Download the packages first; afterwards, supported translation can run on your computer.
Updated October 5, 2026
Choose a local engine
Open “Settings → Language packages”. clickntranslate supports Argos Translate and Hy-MT for offline translation. Install your chosen engine and the available models for the languages you need.
Translation directions depend on installed packages. If your chosen engine does not list the model you need, check support before relying on that language pair offline.
Prepare text recognition separately
Screen translation also needs OCR. Choose a supported local recognition engine and install its language or package when required.
Recognition and translation are separate stages. A successful text capture does not mean the translation model has already been installed.
Select the engine and test it
Choose the installed offline engine and language pair in translation settings. Try a short typed text, then a screen capture. Disconnect the network and repeat both actions.
If a test fails, check the selected provider, model installation, and translation direction. Online providers Google, MyMemory, Lingva, and LibreTranslate still depend on a connection and service availability.
Choose a mode that suits your data
OCR runs locally. Online translation sends recognized text to the selected provider; an offline engine translates locally after package installation.
Review the app's history and text-storage settings when working with personal documents. Before travelling or working without a connection, test the exact languages and capture methods you plan to use.
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