The Google Translate extension's efficacy is dependent entirely on the Google Translate engine, so your mileage may vary depending on the input language and text. However, the extension works well with Chrome, and the inclusion of automatic language detection and translation of highlighted text make it easier to get the information you want. Highlight or right-click on a section of text and click on Translate icon next to it to translate it to your language. The extension also automatically detects if the language of a page you're on is different from the language you're using for your Google Chrome interface. Review This extension adds a button to your browser toolbar. By the Google Translate team. Click the translate icon whenever you want to translate the page you're visiting. Click the translate icon whenever you want to translate the page you're visiting. Highlight or right-click on a section of text and click on Translate icon next to it to translate it to your language. Google Translate is a free Google Chrome extension designed by Google, Inc. for Windows, Mac and Linux-based computers. This extension adds a button to your browser toolbar.