Translate texts: the best tools and apps

We show you which tools are the easiest to translate texts and which programs and apps are really worthwhile.

1. Popular and proven: The Google translator

• The Google translator is considered a classic among translator tools. However, the quality of the translations does not convince everyone. The Google translator has a hard time with specialist vocabulary in longer sentences.
• However, the way of working is quite simple: simply insert the text into the translation field, select the language and click on "translate". The translator even reliably recognizes the language of your inserted text.
• The Google translator can even read the original and translated text to you. Except for a few foreign words and proper names, the tool masters correct pronunciation and is therefore also suitable for practicing difficult words.
• The add-on from the Google translator is also particularly useful. Google offers it for various browsers - for example Firefox and Google Chrome.

2. Translate texts with pons

• The dictionary giant "PONS" also offers an online translation of your texts. He uses two different translators - the search engines "Bing" and "Lingenio".
• The results are extremely good for machine translations. The PONS translator is one of the best online tools in its field. If a word does not fit into the context, you can quickly search for another meaning with the PONS online dictionary.
• PONS has also developed a free iPhone app for smartphones, which you can use to translate texts on the go. Android users will find the PONS app for their smartphone here.

3. The best translator on the go

In addition to the PONS apps for iPhone and Android and the Google apps for iOS and Android, there are other smartphone tools for good translation to-go:

• The free "iDict" app is particularly suitable for iOS devices: With this translator you can not only translate your text, but also send it by email. You can also have websites translated using the app.
• Android users can also use the "Babylon Translator" app to find a great tool for mobile translations: just mark the relevant text and have it translated.

You can find more tips on translating websites here.