Question 1

How does Reader work?

Accepted Answer

Reader uses a magnifying glass interface that follows your cursor or finger. When you hover over any text, it automatically detects the language and translates it to your selected target language in real-time.

Question 2

What languages does Reader support?

Accepted Answer

Reader supports 36+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Greek, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Swahili, Turkish, and more. Plus the special Platphorm ASCII art mode.

Question 3

Is Reader free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Reader is completely free to use. It is part of the Platphorm News Network and available as an open source project.

Question 4

Can I use Reader on mobile?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Reader is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works on mobile devices. You can install it to your home screen for quick access.

Question 5

Does Reader have an API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Reader provides a REST API for translation. View the documentation at /api/docs for endpoints, request/response formats, and integration guides.