Multi Translator is a small freeware utility for translating text and SubRip (SRT) subtitles between Danish and Swedish in either direction. It uses XML word lists containing more than 37,000 entries drawn from existing Swedish subtitles. The translated text is a starting point, not a finished translation, and needs manual correction for context, grammar and meaning. Additional languages can be added, and users can extend the vocabulary with a user word-list file. It requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 on Windows.
| Author: | Nikolaj Lynge Olsson |
| License: | Freeware |
| Price: | FREE |
| Released: | Mar 1, 2012 |
| File size: | 1.30 MB |
| Downloads: | 427 |
| Keywords: | Multi Translator, swedish subtitle translation, Windows 10 compatible, Nikolaj Lynge Olsson, language translation software, subtitle word list, danish subtitle translation, subtitle translation, user-friendly interface, srt subtitle translator, translate subtitle, srt, translate subtitle files, translate, danish swedish translator, translate srt, subtitle, multilingual support |
| Author URL: | https://www.nikse.dk/ |
Multi Translator is a lightweight utility for translating text and SubRip (SRT) subtitle files between Danish and Swedish. It is intended for people who need a first-pass translation of subtitles or short text, rather than a finished translation ready for publication. The program uses word lists to convert vocabulary between the two languages, providing a starting point that can then be checked and corrected manually.
For subtitle work, Multi Translator processes SRT files, a common format that stores caption text alongside timing information. Translating an existing subtitle can save some initial typing, while keeping the original subtitle structure useful for subsequent review. The result still needs human editing: word-level substitutions do not reliably resolve context, grammar, idioms or the intended meaning of a line. The utility is therefore best treated as an aid to a translator, not as an automatic way to produce polished Danish or Swedish captions.
The included XML word lists contain more than 37,000 entries, assembled from existing Swedish subtitles. The program supports translation in both directions between Danish and Swedish, and its language coverage can be extended by adding further languages. Users can also contribute corrections and additions through a user word-list file, making it possible to refine vocabulary for particular subtitle material over time. The word lists can be used freely, with a request to link back to the project page when sharing or using them.
Multi Translator can also be used to translate text that is not part of a subtitle file. Its focused scope suits subtitle editors, language learners and anyone preparing a rough Danish-Swedish text conversion who is comfortable reviewing the output. A practical workflow is to translate the source, compare each line with its context, correct wording and grammar, and then check the subtitle timing and formatting before using the file.
The utility is freeware and runs on Windows, including Windows 10 and 11. It requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0; that framework is not required for Windows Vista users. The program may also run on macOS or Linux through Mono, although those are not Windows platforms. Its small size and narrow language focus make it a simple tool for preparing editable first drafts rather than a substitute for fluent human translation.