Official documentation
Translate by speech (Google Translate Help, Computer)
Google Translate Help, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Google's help page for translating with a microphone on a computer, in its Computer version. It lists browser support, microphone permission and language detection steps.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Google documentation. Browser support changes over time, so the wording applies to the page as archived in September 2026.
Facts taken from this source
- On a computer, Google says to give your browser permission to use the microphone and to check the microphone settings in the browser.
“Give your browser permission to use your microphone and check your microphone settings on your browser.” (Help page text)
- Google says supported languages for microphone translation vary by browser, with Chrome fully supported and limited support in Safari and Edge.
“Supported languages vary by browser. You can translate with a microphone in Chrome and there’s limited support in Safari and Edge.” (Help page text)
- Google says translation with a microphone on a computer does not automatically detect the language you speak, so you must choose it yourself.
“Translation with a microphone won’t automatically detect your language.” (Help page text)
- Google says that in some languages, you can hear the translation spoken aloud in Translate.
“In some languages, you can hear the translation spoken aloud.” (Help page text)
- Google Translate speech input requires a device with a microphone.
“If your device has a microphone, you can translate spoken words” (Help page text)