Visually, the services are similar: both feature two text fields—one for input and another for displaying the translated output. A dropdown language selection menu is located at the top.
ChatGPT Translate can work with text, voice, and images, but unlike Google Translate, it does not yet support full websites or document translation.
In the desktop version, OpenAI’s service is limited to text translation only. In the mobile browser, microphone support is available.
ChatGPT Translate also includes several presets for controlling tone and style, such as “make the text more formal for business communication.”
The standard ChatGPT chatbot has supported translation features for a long time. This release is essentially the rollout of those capabilities as a separate web service. There is currently no standalone app available in the Apple App Store or Google Play.
OpenAI has not made an official announcement about the new tool and has not disclosed which AI model powers ChatGPT Translate.
Conclusion:
ChatGPT Translate is not a breakthrough, but a logical move by OpenAI — separating a familiar translation feature into a standalone service.
