AFKLiveTranslate

Draw a region → OCR → clean translation overlay (Windows 10/11).

First run download: AFKLiveTranslate downloads a language pack (one-time per language). Depending on your connection, this may take several minutes.

Translate any on-screen text — instantly.

AFKLiveTranslate is a lightweight Windows tray app that translates what you see on screen. You draw a region over text (OCR) and the app renders a clean translation overlay while keeping the background visible.

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Workflow
Draw region → OCR → overlay
Best for
Web, apps, documents, videos (subtitles)
Network
No telemetry by default. Network is used for optional packs/APIs (see Privacy).
Key highlights
  • Region selection only (draw a box) — fast and stable.
  • Overlay-first readability: clean translated text without hiding the background.
  • Works with scrolling: re-draw a region as content changes.
  • If OCR misses, draw a slightly larger region.
  • Optional premium translation providers (BYOK) when enabled in Settings.

Example overlay

AFKLiveTranslate overlay example

Performance

Recommended (smooth experience)

  • Modern 6–8 core CPU (Zen 3+ / Intel 12th gen+)
  • 16 GB RAM (dual-channel)
  • SSD/NVMe

Ideal (near-instant, CPU-only)

  • Ryzen 7 7700 / 7800X3D or Intel i7 13700 / 14700 (examples of class; not required)
  • 16–32 GB RAM
  • SSD/NVMe