OpenAI has released ChatGPT Translate, a web-based translation tool that supports more than 50 languages. The service competes with Google Translate in the machine translation market.
The two platforms share similar layouts. Both display two text boxes on screen — one for users to enter source text and another showing translated output. Dropdown menus allow users to select input and output languages.
Google Translate accepts images, documents, and websites for translation in addition to text inputs. ChatGPT Translate‘s homepage states the service can process text, images, and voice, but image translation remains unavailable across all versions.
ChatGPT Translate: OpenAI releases standalone translation tool for 50+ languages
The desktop website supports text translation only. Mobile browsers enable users to translate via text or their device’s microphone.
ChatGPT Translate includes presets that adjust translation style. Users can select options such as “translate this and make it more business formal.”
OpenAI‘s chatbot has offered translation capabilities for years. This release packages that function as a standalone web service.
No ChatGPT Translate apps appear on Apple or Google app stores. Google Translate operates as both a website and mobile application.
OpenAI has not issued announcements about the launch. The company has not confirmed which AI model powers the translation tool.
