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The main translation surface — pick a mode (text, push-to-talk, streaming, UN, ProLive, transcription, document, batch, dictation, image OCR, recorder, offline queue).

Translation Hub is where all translation modes live. Pick the one that matches your use case — text, voice, document, batch, image, or live conference.

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    Pinned translation (desktop only)

    Opens a small always-on-top translation window so you can keep translating while using other apps.

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    Full transcript (desktop only)

    Opens a larger always-on-top transcript window.

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    Text translation

    Type or paste text. Fast, no microphone.

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    Push to talk

    Hold to record, release to translate. Best for one-shot voice translation.

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    Streaming

    One-way continuous live translation — Vavus speaks the translation while you talk.

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    UN mode

    Bidirectional simultaneous translation, like a conference interpreter booth.

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    ProLive

    OpenAI Realtime-based, lowest latency, voice in / voice out.

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    Transcription

    Speech-to-text only, no translation.

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    Document

    Upload a PDF or .docx to translate. Goes to the Document Translation page.

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    Batch

    Multiple files at once. Goes to Batch Translation.

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    Dictation translation

    Dictate in one language, get text in another.

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    Image OCR

    Translate text in a photo or screenshot.

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    Recorder

    Record audio first, translate the playback.

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    Offline queue

    Translations you started while offline — they run when you reconnect.

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