Questions and answers
How VocabKit works, what the plans include and what happens to your data. If something is missing, write to support@vocabkit.app.
Using VocabKit
A longer walk through is on the features page.
How do I translate a word?
Select a word, a phrase or a sentence of up to 25 words on any page. A small VocabKit button appears next to it. Click it, or press Alt+T, and a panel opens beside the text with the meaning that fits the sentence, the part of speech, example sentences and a speaker button to hear it.
Can the panel open without a click?
Yes. In the extension settings, set it to open when you hover over the selection, and choose how long to wait.
How do I save a word?
Press Save in the panel. The word goes into your vocabulary with its translation, part of speech and examples. Open the extension from the toolbar, or press Alt+L, to search your words, star them, filter, sort and add notes. Saving needs a verified email address.
Does it work on YouTube?
Yes. Turn on captions and select a word in them, the same way as on a page. The panel opens next to the player. You can switch this off in the settings if you prefer YouTube’s own captions.
Can it read text inside images?
Yes. Press Alt+O and drag a box around the text, or right-click an image and choose Translate with VocabKit. VocabKit reads the text, lets you correct it, then translates it. Free includes 10 image translations a day and Premium 100.
Does it work in PDF files?
Not in the PDF viewer built into Chrome, because extensions cannot read selections there. It works on web pages, in YouTube captions and on images.
Which languages can I use?
40 languages. Choose the language you read and the language you want the meaning in, in any combination, or let VocabKit detect the language of the page. The full list is on the languages page.
How do I get my words out of VocabKit?
Open your vocabulary in the extension and choose Export. A CSV file works on every plan. An Anki deck (.apkg) with audio needs Premium. You can export everything, only starred words, or the words you select.
Plans and billing
Both plans side by side are on the pricing page.
Is VocabKit free?
Yes. The Free plan has 30 translations a day with one example sentence per word, and needs no card. Premium is €6.99 a month and starts with a 7-day free trial.
What does Premium add?
Unlimited translations, every example sentence, the other meanings with their examples, usage notes, Anki deck export and 100 image translations a day.
How do I cancel Premium?
Sign in on this site, open Your account, then Subscription, and choose Cancel. Premium stays on until the end of the period you have paid for. If you cancel during the trial, you are not charged.
Account and privacy
The details are in the Privacy Policy.
Do I need an account?
Yes. Translations are made on our server, so the extension asks you to sign in first. A free account is enough, and the same account works in the extension and on this site.
What happens to the text I translate?
The text you select, and the sentence around it, is sent over an encrypted connection to our server, which asks an AI model for the translation (Google Gemini, with OpenAI as a fallback). The text is not stored on our server. Your recent translations stay in the extension on your computer, and only the words you save are stored in your account.
Where are my saved words kept?
In your account, in Google Firebase, so they are there when you sign in on another computer. Your extension settings are saved with them.
How do I delete my account?
Sign in on this site, open Your account, then Settings, and choose Delete my account. It removes your account and your saved words, and cancels any subscription.
Try it on the next page you read.
Free to install. No card needed for the Free plan.