# TranslateThis

> TranslateThis is your hub for everything translation — practical guides, language-pair references, free interactive tools, and a curated directory of the best translation resources on the web.

TranslateThis is an independent online resource and publisher dedicated to
translation. It offers in-depth articles, language-pair guides, "languages of
the world" references, free browser-based tools, and a curated directory of
translation resources. All content is free and requires no sign-up.

## Articles

- [What Is Translation? A Clear Definition and Guide](https://translateth.is/articles/what-is-translation): Translation is the process of converting text from one language into another while preserving its meaning. Here's what translation really means, the main types, and how it works.
- [What Are CAT Tools? A Guide to Computer-Assisted Translation](https://translateth.is/articles/what-are-cat-tools): CAT tools are software that help human translators work faster and more consistently using translation memory and glossaries. Here's what they are, how they work, and who uses them.
- [Localization vs. Translation: What's the Difference?](https://translateth.is/articles/localization-vs-translation): Translation converts words; localization adapts an entire experience. Understanding the difference is the key to reaching global audiences without sounding foreign.
- [Human vs. Machine Translation: When to Use Each](https://translateth.is/articles/human-vs-machine-translation): Machine translation is fast and cheap; human translation is nuanced and accurate. Here's a practical framework for choosing the right approach for every project.

## Translation guides

- [English to Spanish translation guide](https://translateth.is/guides/english-to-spanish)
- [English to French translation guide](https://translateth.is/guides/english-to-french)
- [English to Japanese translation guide](https://translateth.is/guides/english-to-japanese)
- [Portuguese to English translation guide](https://translateth.is/guides/portuguese-to-english)

## Languages

- [What language do they speak in Brazil?](https://translateth.is/languages/brazil)
- [What language do they speak in Spain?](https://translateth.is/languages/spain)
- [What language do they speak in Pakistan?](https://translateth.is/languages/pakistan)
- [What language do they speak in France?](https://translateth.is/languages/france)
- [What language do they speak in Switzerland?](https://translateth.is/languages/switzerland)
- [What language do they speak in Iceland?](https://translateth.is/languages/iceland)
- [What language do they speak in Austria?](https://translateth.is/languages/austria)
- [What language do they speak in Turkey?](https://translateth.is/languages/turkey)
- [What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?](https://translateth.is/languages/zimbabwe)
- [What language do they speak in the Philippines?](https://translateth.is/languages/philippines)
- [What language do they speak in Belgium?](https://translateth.is/languages/belgium)
- [What language do they speak in India?](https://translateth.is/languages/india)
- [What language do they speak in Chile?](https://translateth.is/languages/chile)
- [What language do they speak in South Africa?](https://translateth.is/languages/south-africa)
- [What language do they speak in China?](https://translateth.is/languages/china)
- [What language do they speak in Germany?](https://translateth.is/languages/germany)
- [What language do they speak in Mexico?](https://translateth.is/languages/mexico)
- [What language do they speak in Canada?](https://translateth.is/languages/canada)
- [What language do they speak in Nigeria?](https://translateth.is/languages/nigeria)
- [What language do they speak in Egypt?](https://translateth.is/languages/egypt)
- [French-speaking countries](https://translateth.is/languages/spoken/french)

## Free tools

- [Character Counter](https://translateth.is/tools/character-counter): Count characters, words, sentences, and paragraphs in real time — useful for translators working to strict length limits.
- [Language Detector](https://translateth.is/tools/language-detector): Paste text in any language and instantly detect which language it is — free, private, and running entirely in your browser.
- [SRT Subtitle Tools](https://translateth.is/tools/srt-converter): Work with SRT subtitle files in your browser — extract the text for translation, convert SRT to VTT, or shift the timing. Free, private, no upload.
- [Word Counter](https://translateth.is/tools/word-counter): Get an instant word count plus an estimated translation cost based on a configurable per-word rate.

## Resource directory

- [Machine Translation](https://translateth.is/directory/machine-translation)
- [Dictionaries & References](https://translateth.is/directory/dictionaries-and-references)
- [CAT Tools](https://translateth.is/directory/cat-tools)
- [Learning & Community](https://translateth.is/directory/learning-and-community)

## About

- [About TranslateThis](https://translateth.is/about): who we are and what we offer
- [Sitemap](https://translateth.is/sitemap.xml): full list of pages