Microsoft Translator logo

Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator offers AI-powered translation for text, voice, images, and documents across many languages, focusing on personal and business communication, including live conversations.

Price: Free

Categories:AI Translation ToolsMost Useful AI ToolsFree AI ToolsAI Chrome Extensions
Visit Tool
Description
Microsoft Translator provides machine translation services leveraging Microsoft's neural network technology. It allows users to translate text, speech, and images in over 100 languages for various purposes, from quick personal translations to facilitating multilingual communication in professional settings. Key features include real-time conversation translation for multiple participants, text-to-speech output, and integration into Microsoft products. It targets individuals, travelers, students, and businesses looking for reliable translation tools. Microsoft Translator stands out with its robust live conversation feature, making it particularly useful for meetings and group interactions where language barriers exist, and its deep integration within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Microsoft Translator screenshot 1
How to Use
1.Go to the Microsoft Translator website or open the desktop/mobile app.
2.Select your input method: "Text," "Voice," "Image," or "Conversation."
3.For text, type or paste content into the input box.
4.Choose the source and target languages from the dropdown menus.
5.The translation will appear instantly.
6.For conversations, start a new conversation, share the code, and invite participants to join in their preferred language.
Use Cases
Real-time multilingual meetings/conversationsPersonal travel translationTranslating text messages and emailsUnderstanding foreign language contentEducational purposes
Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Extensive language support for text and speech
  • Robust real-time multi-person conversation translation
  • Available across various platforms (web, mobile, desktop apps)
  • Deep integration with Microsoft products and services
  • Supports offline translation packs on mobile

Cons

  • Accuracy can be inconsistent for highly nuanced or complex texts
  • Interface might feel less intuitive than some competitors for quick, single-text translations
  • Document translation via the consumer app is less prominent than text/voice
Pricing
Microsoft Translator (Consumer): Free for personal use via the web interface and mobile apps
Azure Cognitive Services Translator (for developers/enterprise): Standard Translation: First 10 million characters per month: $10 per 1 million characters
Next 40 million characters per month: $8 per 1 million characters
Over 50 million characters per month: $4 per 1 million characters
Custom Translator (for building custom models): Varies based on training hours and hosting
Document Translation: Standard: $15 per 1 million characters for the first 10 million, then lower tiers
Custom: $20 per 1 million characters for the first 10 million, then lower tiers
Free Tier (for Azure): 500,000 characters per month included with an Azure free account
Free Trial: Azure offers a 12-month free account with certain services and credits
Refund Policy: Standard Azure billing and cancellation policies apply; no explicit satisfaction guarantee.
FAQs