Do you often watch TikTok Live (or Douyin Live) but find it difficult to fully understand the content due to language barriers?
Don’t worry. This guide will show you how to translate TikTok Live (or Douyin Live) in real time, so you can clearly understand what’s being said and never miss the flow of the live stream.
Just 4 simple steps:
Download and install the TransGull app
Create a TransGull account
Open TikTok Live (or Douyin Live)
Open TransGull, select "Interpret" ➡️ " Live Stream One-Way Interpretation", choose the language, tap "Start Recording", and go to the live streaming app you want to translate
In addition, we’ll show you:
Which live streaming Apps does TransGull support
How to adjust the floating subtitle window on your screen
How to obtain translated text
Which languages are supported by the TransGull app
Let’s take a closer look!
1. Download and Install TransGull
Visit transgull.com, the App Store, or Google Play to download the TransGull app.
🎁 After downloading and registering, you will receive free Shells that can be used to experience the simultaneous interpretation feature.
2. Create a TransGull Account
Step 1:
Register using your Email or Google / Apple account.
If registering by email, enter your email address and tap "Send code" to begin.
*The verification code will be sent automatically.
Step 2:
Enter the verification code sent to your email.
Step 3:
Set a password and tap "Sign Up" to complete account creation.
3. Open TikTok Live (or Douyin Live)
4. Open TransGull and Select"Interpret" → "Live Stream One-Way Interpretation"
After logging in, go to the TransGull home screen:
Select "Interpret"
Then Select "Live Stream One-Way Interpretation"
Choose the source language and target language (subtitle language)
After selecting the language, tap "Start Recording" begin to one-way simultaneous interpretation.
Go to the TikTok live or any other live streaming app you want to translate
A semi-transparent floating subtitle window will appear on the screen.
Once the live stream starts and audio is detected, TransGull will translate in real time.
Example:
If the source language is Simplified Chinese and the target language is English, you’ll see bilingual floating subtitles.
🎉From now on, no more guessing during live streams!
With the TransGull app, every word the host says is clear and easy to understand.
Which platforms and scenarios support TransGull for real-time live stream translation?
TransGull supports all major live streaming platforms and websites. By combining context awareness with a specialized domain glossary, TransGull delivers high-precision real-time bilingual subtitles and simultaneous interpretation.
Full Scenario Coverage
🏆 Sports & Gaming Streams: Keep up with fast-paced commentary and quickly understand key tactics and player interviews.
📈 Finance & Business Streams: Translate press conferences, earnings calls, and industry interviews in real time to capture key insights faster.
🎓 Educational & Knowledge Streams: Follow online classes and knowledge-sharing sessions with bilingual subtitles. Easily copy content to organize your study notes.
🎬 Entertainment & Celebrity Streams: Watch overseas shows, celebrity live sessions, and red carpet interviews while understanding jokes, interactions, and trending topics in real time.
Supported Platforms
General Social & Short Video Applications: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), rednote (RED), Douyin, Bilibili, WeChat
Gaming, Esports & VTubers: Twitch, Kick, CHZZK, SOOP, VTube, Hololive, holodex, Nijisanji
Fandom Communities, Live Showcases & Audio: Weverse, DearU bubble, fromm, Beyond LIVE, SHOWROOM, REALITY, IRIAM, Mirrativ, Topia, TwitCasting, Bigo Live, Tango, 17LIVE, Uplive, Mico, LiveMe, SPOON, Yalla, Clubhouse, Hakuna Live
E-Commerce & Overseas Auctions: Whatnot, Amazon Live
💡 Tip: Platforms and websites not listed above are also supported! As long as your device can output audio from the live stream, TransGull can provide real-time simultaneous interpretation.
How to adjust the floating subtitle window on your screen
When using One-way Live Interpretation, a semi-transparent floating subtitle window appears on the screen.
You can adjust its size and position:
Pinch in or out to resize the window
Press and hold to drag it anywhere on the screen
How to obtain translated text
1）Return to the TransGull app and tap "End"
2）Tap "Copy All"
*The text will be automatically copied to your clipboard
3）Switch to another app and paste it
💡 TransGull automatically copies bilingual subtitles, making it perfect for saving records.
Which languages are supported by the TransGull app
TransGull currently supports mutual translation between 33 languages: English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, German, Thai, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Filipino, Hindi, Bengali, Slovak, Cantonese, Malay, Indonesian, Finnish, Swedish, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, Ukrainian, Danish, Lao, Burmese, Irish, Czech and Arabic.
We are working hard to develop support for more languages.
🤝Thank you for using TransGull.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us.