REAL-TIME TRANSLATION GUIDE
How to translate Google Meet in real time
See real-time translated captions of other participants in Google Meet calls.
Start Transtream ↗What you need
- Google Meet open in a desktop browser tab
- Transtream open in another tab or window
- Your preferred subtitle language
Setup steps
- Open Google Meet in a desktop browser.
- Open Transtream and start a translation session.
- Select the Google Meet tab (or system audio) as the audio source.
- Choose the spoken language and the subtitle language.
- Place the subtitle panel where it doesn’t cover the player.
Tips
- Turn off Meet’s built-in captions to avoid overlap.
- Clear speaker audio means more accurate translation.
If captions don’t appear
Check that the selected tab is actually playing sound, isn’t muted, and that browser audio sharing permission is on. If you reopened the tab, reconnect the audio source.
FAQ
Do I need to install an app to translate Google Meet?
No. Transtream runs in the browser and uses the audio of the tab you select.
Does Transtream record Google Meet?
No. It only shows translated captions for the audio shared with the session — it does not record, download or redistribute anything.
Which languages are supported?
More than 40, including English, Korean, Japanese and Spanish. You choose the spoken and subtitle languages separately.
Google Meet is a trademark of its respective owner. Transtream and live sub are independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Meet.