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Introduction

Immersive Translate is an excellent browser translation extension that supports bilingual reading of web pages. By integrating Mixroute Api, you can leverage powerful AI models for more accurate and natural translations.

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Quick Installation

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Supported Browsers

  • Chrome / Edge / Brave
  • Firefox
  • Safari

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Installation Steps

  1. Visit your browser’s extension store
  2. Search for “Immersive Translate”
  3. Click “Install” and add to browser toolbar
  4. Or visit Immersive Translate official site

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Configure Mixroute Api

1

Open Settings

Click the extension icon in browser toolbar, select “Settings”
2

Select Translation Service

In left menu, click “Translation Service”, find “OpenAI”
3

Fill Configuration

  • APIKEY: Your Mixroute Api key
  • Custom API URL: https://console.mixroute.io/v1/chat/completions
  • Custom Model: Optional (e.g., gpt-3.5-turbo)

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Core Features

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1. Web Page Translation

Auto Translation
  • Auto-detects language when visiting foreign pages
  • Click toolbar “Translate” button for full page translation
Manual Translation
  • Click extension icon, select “Translate This Page”

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2. Translation Modes

Bilingual (Recommended)

Preserves original format, translation shown below original text. Great for learning and term verification.

Translation Only

Completely replaces original text. Good for quick reading.

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3. Highlight Translation

  • Select text, click popup “Translate” button
  • Supports copy, pronunciation and more

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Advanced Settings

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1. Custom Prompts

As a technical documentation translation expert:
1. Preserve all technical terms in original language
2. Provide Chinese explanation in parentheses
3. Keep code and commands in original format

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2. Translation Rules

Set auto-translation for specific sites:
  1. Go to “Translation Rules” settings
  2. Add website domain (e.g., en.wikipedia.org)
  3. Select behavior: Always translate / Never translate / Smart detect

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3. Style Customization

.immersive-translate-target {
    font-family: "Microsoft YaHei", sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
}

.immersive-translate-target-wrapper {
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 5px;
    margin: 5px 0;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

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Special Features

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1. PDF Translation

  • Supports online PDF document translation
  • Maintains original format, bilingual display

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2. Video Subtitle Translation

Supports YouTube, Netflix, Bilibili and more:
  1. Enable “Video Subtitle Translation”
  2. Select subtitle display mode
  3. Adjust subtitle style

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3. E-book Translation

  • Upload EPUB format e-books
  • Select translation language and mode
  • Download bilingual version

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4. Input Box Translation

  • Type text in input box
  • Press Alt + S to trigger translation
  • One-click replace with translation

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Keyboard Shortcuts

FunctionDefault Shortcut
Translate/Show OriginalAlt + T
Toggle Translation ModeAlt + M
Translate Selected TextAlt + S
Open SettingsAlt + O

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Model Recommendations

Content TypeRecommended ModelReason
Daily Browsinggpt-3.5-turboFast, meets basic needs
News Articlesgpt-3.5-turboQuick, accurate, cost-effective
Technical Docsgpt-4Precise terminology translation
Academic Papersclaude-3-opusStrong long-text understanding
Literatureclaude-sonnet-4-5-20250929Preserves literary beauty

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Performance Optimization

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1. Cache Settings

  • Enable “Translation Cache”
  • Set cache duration (recommended 24 hours)

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2. Batch Translation

  • Adjust batch size (5-10 paragraphs/batch)
  • Set reasonable concurrency (2-3)

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3. Trigger Conditions

  • Minimum translation length: 10 characters
  • Ignore nav menus, ads, etc.
  • Delay translation: 200ms

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FAQ

  • Verify API key is correct
  • Check network connection
  • Refresh page or switch translation mode
  • Open console (F12) to check error logs
  • Switch to faster model (e.g., gpt-3.5-turbo)
  • Reduce text per translation
  • Enable caching
  • Check network latency
  • Toggle between “Bilingual” and “Translation Only” modes
  • Adjust translation layout style
  • Add custom translation rules for the site

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Best Practices

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Optimize Reading Experience

  • Choose clear fonts (Microsoft YaHei, Source Han Sans)
  • Increase contrast between translation and original
  • Set line spacing to 1.5x

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Learning Assistance

  • Use “Bilingual” mode for comparative learning
  • Use highlight translation for professional terms
  • Export translations for review

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Cost Control

  • Use gpt-3.5-turbo for daily browsing
  • Use gpt-4 or Claude for important documents
  • Leverage caching to reduce repeated translations