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The Bing Translator app for Windows is available for download today. Designed from the ground up for Windows devices, the app places powerful translation technology at your fingertips by instantly translating content in more than 40 languages, at home, work or on-the-go. Whether utilizing your PC\u2019s camera to deliver \u201caugmented reality\u201d translation, typing in a quick sentence or two, working offline when you are not connected or harnessing unique features of Windows to translate content from many other Windows apps, Bing Translator is a must have application for all your Windows devices.<\/p>\n

You can now download the free app from the Windows store here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Bing Translator app is based on years of Microsoft Research\u2019s investments in advancing machine learning \u2013 a way to find patterns that humans can\u2019t see, helping people interpret the words and worlds around them.<\/p>\n

Translating content whether browsed, typed or scanned is nearly instantaneous. Just point your device\u2019s camera at printed text and watch as the translation is automatically overlaid over the video stream \u2013 creating subtitles for everyday life. You can also type to translate with your keyboard and hear translations spoken with a native speaker\u2019s accent.<\/p>\n

The Translator app is the perfect companion when traveling. The app can help overcome language barriers, even when there\u2019s no internet connection. Save on expensive data plans when traveling with offline language packs for select languages so you can travel with confidence, even in the most remote locations. More language packs coming soon.<\/p>\n

The Share Charm lets you quickly translate highlighted text in any Windows 8 app, with Snap View you can multi-task while browsing, chatting or more by snapping Bing Translator to the right or left of your screen. With this unique feature, powerful translation technology is just a swipe away in Windows 8 no matter where you are \u2013 at your desk or on the go.<\/p>\n

For more about the app, check out the Translator for Windows<\/a> product page, and check back for future developments and updates.<\/p>\n

We hope that this app becomes your window to the world, no matter where you are!<\/p>\n

– Vikram Dendi,
\nDirector of Product Management,
\nMicrosoft\/Bing Translator \u2013 Microsoft Research<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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