English ↔ Chinese translator
Translate between English and Chinese inside any app: chats, subtitles, games and photos.
How it works
Swift Translate translates between English and Chinese (中文) inside any Android app — chats, subtitles, games, and photos — with a floating bubble. Both directions, no copy-paste, and it works offline with downloaded language packs.
- Install Swift Translate and turn the translator on.
- Drag the floating bubble over any Chinese (or English) text — the translation appears in place.
- To reply in a chat, type in your language first, then drag the bubble onto your text — the message is sent in Chinese (or English).
Where English ↔ Chinese shines
Chinese ↔ English covers chats, games, manhua, and shopping apps — including text in images and screenshots.
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Shopping
Chinese shopping apps and product pages, readable in English.
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Games & manhua
Chinese game servers and comics, translated on screen.
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Chats
WeChat-style chats and group messages across the pair.
Common questions
What is the best English to Chinese translator app for Android?
Swift Translate translates English ↔ Chinese inside any app — chats, games, subtitles, and photos — with a floating bubble, and lets you reply in either language. It is rated 4.5★ from 83,000+ reviews with 10M+ downloads.
Can I translate Chinese WhatsApp messages?
Yes. Drag the bubble over a Chinese message to read it in English (or the reverse). To reply, type in your language, then drag the bubble onto your text — it is sent in the other. It works in every chat app, not just WhatsApp.
Does English ↔ Chinese work offline?
Yes — download the English and Chinese language packs once, and drag-to-translate keeps working without internet.
Can it translate Chinese text in photos and images?
Yes. Point the camera at Chinese text — the text is recognized and translated in about a second.
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