🌐 Chrome Extension · Free

Translate any word, anywhere —
add it to Anki instantly

Reading a Spanish blog? Watching Japanese subtitles? Hover any word for context-aware translation and send it straight to your Anki deck — no copy-pasting, no tab switching.

Add to Chrome — it's free Requirements

Three steps. Zero friction.

From reading to flashcard in under three seconds.

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1. Select text

Highlight any word or phrase on any webpage or PDF. The Rekona popup appears automatically.

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2. See translation

Get an instant, context-aware translation — not just dictionary definitions, but meaning in context.

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3. Add to Anki

One click sends the word, translation, and example sentence to your Anki deck via AnkiConnect.

Built for serious learners

Every feature is designed around one goal: minimum friction, maximum retention.

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Works on any webpage

News sites, blogs, YouTube transcripts, Wikipedia — if Chrome can load it, Rekona can translate it.

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PDF support

Reading a textbook or article as a PDF? The extension works seamlessly inside Chrome's built-in PDF viewer.

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Context-aware translation

Uses surrounding sentence context to pick the right meaning — essential for words with multiple senses.

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Firebase auth (free account)

Sign in once with your Rekona account. Your settings and preferred deck follow you across devices.

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20+ target languages

Italian, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, and many more.

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Silent queue when offline

If Anki is closed or AnkiConnect is unavailable, cards queue up locally and sync when Anki is back online.

Ready to read smarter?

Install the extension for free and pair it with any Rekona deck or your own Anki cards.

Add to Chrome — free
Requirements: Google Chrome (or Chromium-based browser) · Anki desktop (free) · AnkiConnect plugin (free) · A free Rekona account