A TikTok in a language you don't speak? Click it and read it in English.
WatchTranslate listens to the audio of the TikTok you are watching on tiktok.com and shows English subtitles on the video. Short clips too.
What works on TikTok
We opened videos from official accounts on a computer with the current version of the extension.
- Works
Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese
English subtitles from what people say, with the original line shown too.
- Works
Short clips
Start the TikTok you are watching and the subtitles follow it, even on a 30-second clip.
- Works
Chrome on a computer
The TikTok player stays the same: the subtitles appear over the video.
Tested on November 5, 2026 · extension 0.5.656 · Chrome
What we watched on TikTok in English
We opened these videos from official accounts ourselves with the extension.
El PaísEl País thanks half a million subscribers
Spanish audio → English
Le MondeHow Ocarina of Time took games to 3D
French audio → English
TBS NEWS DIGJapanese calligraphy heads for UNESCO's list
Japanese audio → English
g1Firefighters catch a 4.5-metre anaconda
Portuguese audio → EnglishThree steps, then press play
Install the extension
Chrome or Edge on your computer. It takes half a minute.
Open a TikTok and click the WatchTranslate icon
On tiktok.com you can skip the sign-in box. The first time, choose “Allow and translate”.
WTStretch it.English subtitles on the video
They follow the video. Next time, just click WT on the video.
TikTok alone, or with WatchTranslate
- The English comes from what people say, line by line.
- The original line stays visible, handy if you are learning the language.
Made for watching TikTok
Two lines
English large, original small. Handy for learning words.
Follows the video
Pause, scroll back or watch it again: the subtitles stay in place.
Any length
From a 30-second clip to a long video: if someone speaks, you get English.
Other languages too
Spanish, Japanese, Korean and more: you choose the language in the extension.
What the 20 free minutes cover
On your phone?
WatchTranslate works on a computer with Chrome or Edge. Send yourself the link and open the same TikTok there.
Questions about TikTok
Is WatchTranslate connected to TikTok?
No. It is an independent extension that puts subtitles on top of the TikTok player.
Does it unlock anything on TikTok?
No. You watch what you can already watch.
I found the TikTok on my phone. What now?
Copy its link and open it on your computer in Chrome or Edge, on tiktok.com. Click WT and read along.
Do I need a TikTok account?
Not for the videos we tested: you can skip the sign-in box. WatchTranslate asks for its own account to give you the 20 free minutes.
Does it work on videos without captions?
Yes. WatchTranslate listens to the speech itself, so the video does not need captions.
Which languages does it understand?
We tested Spanish, French, Japanese and Portuguese. It listens to the speech, so it is not limited to these.
TikTok is a trademark of its owner. WatchTranslate is not affiliated with or endorsed by TikTok.