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Work · January 23, 2025

ExplainTXT: Translate & Explain any Text

Highlight any text to instantly translate and explain it.

ExplainTXT: Translate & Explain any Text launched on January 23, 2025 with 154 votes, #263 of 6,142 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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What it does

ExplainTXT is a Chrome extension that lets you highlight text and get instant translation and explanations without leaving the page. Customize your language and explanation level to get the best reading experience.

ExplainTXT is an on-site AI assistant that supercharges your browsing experience. Highlight any text and ask it to explain or summarize it instantly.

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