TranslateOverlay
Translate any chat and other message in Minecraft. Support the use of Bing Translate, Baidu Translate, as well as user-provided APIs, and have unique support for sign, lectern, and books.
About this Mod
TranslateOverlay
Language: English | 简体中文
A Minecraft translate mod with overlay.
Support Version:
Fabric: 1.17.1 1.18.1 1.18.2 1.19.4 1.20.1 1.20.6 1.21.1
Forge: 1.17.1 1.18.1 1.18.2 1.19.4 1.20.1 1.20.6 1.21.1
Quilt: 1.20.6
Supported Translation Platforms：
Translation process requires upload your data to a remote server.
- Microsoft Bing
- Open and use.
- No configuration required.
- Baidu
- Apply for and configure Baidu APIs.
- Local API
- Use RPC to build local translation services.
Features:
ChatTranslate
Transte message chat in chat box.
View:
OCRTranslate
Using ocr to translate game screenshot.
Default key binding: M
View:
BookTranslate
Transtale Written/Writable book.
Default key binding: K
BlockTranslate
Transtale Sign/Letcure in world.
Default key binding: K
Config
Config file save in ./<minecraftDir>/config/translateoverlay.json
For details about Config entry, please refer to Config Entry Doc
Available Versions
How to Install TranslateOverlay on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "TranslateOverlay". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6 (+6 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
TranslateOverlay server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is TranslateOverlay compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?
TranslateOverlay officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with TranslateOverlay – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if TranslateOverlay consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
Rent Modded Server
Install TranslateOverlay with just one click on your server.