→How to Migrate from Immersive Translate to MachineTranslation (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from Immersive Translate to MachineTranslation.com is ideal for users who prioritize translation accuracy comparison over in-browser convenience. While Immersive Translate excels at seamless webpage translation with side-by-side display, MachineTranslation.com specializes in aggregating outputs from multiple top-tier engines (Google, DeepL, Microsoft, etc.) on a single platform, enabling professionals to identify the most contextually accurate option. This guide covers the complete migration process, including data preparation, account setup, feature adaptation, and workflow adjustment. You'll learn how to export your settings, map equivalent functionalities, and leverage MachineTranslation's unique multi-engine comparison for enhanced translation quality assurance.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
3-5 hours over 1-2 weeks
small team
2-3 days with coordination
enterprise
2-3 weeks including training and workflow integration
Migration Steps
Audit Your Current Immersive Translate Usage
easyExport Immersive Translate Settings and Data
mediumCreate and Configure MachineTranslation Account
easyAdapt Your Workflow for Platform Differences
mediumRecreate Custom Dictionaries and Preferences
mediumTest and Validate the New Setup
mediumPhase Out Immersive Translate Gradually
easyOptimize and Explore Advanced Features
mediumFeature Mapping
| Immersive Translate | MachineTranslation Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Side-by-side bilingual display | Multi-engine comparison view | MachineTranslation shows translations from multiple engines side-by-side rather than original vs. translation |
| Multiple translation engine support | Aggregated results from top engines | MachineTranslation specializes in comparing outputs from Google, DeepL, Microsoft, etc. simultaneously |
| Browser extension integration | Web platform with copy-paste interface | MachineTranslation operates as a website rather than browser extension—requires manual text input |
| PDF and document translation | Text input for extracted content | You must extract text from PDFs/documents first before pasting into MachineTranslation |
| Automatic webpage translation | Manual text submission from webpages | No automatic detection—requires copying text from webpages and pasting into the platform |
| Translation history | Saved translations feature | MachineTranslation allows saving translations but may not maintain comprehensive history like Immersive Translate |
| Custom hotkeys | Browser shortcuts to website | No extension-based hotkeys—use browser bookmarks or shortcuts to access the web platform quickly |
| Freemium pricing model | Freemium pricing model | Both offer free tiers with premium upgrades, but feature sets and limitations differ between platforms |
Data Transfer Guide
Immersive Translate doesn't offer direct data export for migration to other platforms. However, you can manually preserve your settings: 1) In Immersive Translate settings, use 'Backup Settings' to export configuration as JSON. 2) For translation history, check if there's an export option in the history panel—if not, take screenshots. 3) Note custom hotkeys and preferred engines. MachineTranslation doesn't import this data directly. Instead, use your exported files as reference when setting up MachineTranslation: manually configure language pairs, recreate saved translations in MachineTranslation's 'Saved' section, and set preferred engines. For glossaries, you'll need to manually rebuild them in MachineTranslation's terminology management features if available.