How to Translate Bilibili Videos to English
Bilibili is one of the largest video platforms in the world, but most of its content is in Chinese with no English subtitles. Here is how to watch any Bilibili video with real-time English subtitles on your desktop.
Why Bilibili content is worth watching
Bilibili hosts an incredible range of content: anime commentary, gaming, cooking, tech reviews, vlogs, educational series, and original shows. Many Bilibili creators produce content that rivals or surpasses what you find on YouTube, but most of it is exclusively in Mandarin Chinese. For non-Chinese speakers, this massive library of content is effectively locked behind a language barrier.
Some popular Bilibili videos get fan-translated subtitles, but the vast majority do not. Unlike YouTube, Bilibili does not have widespread auto-translate features for international audiences. If you want to explore Chinese internet culture, follow Chinese creators, or watch Chinese-language content, you need a way to translate the audio yourself.
How to translate Bilibili with Seagull
Open Bilibili in your desktop browser (bilibili.com). Launch Seagull and set the source language to Chinese and your target language to English (or any of the 60+ supported languages). Play a video, and Seagull captures the system audio and displays translated subtitles as a floating overlay on your screen.
Seagull works with any Bilibili video, including long-form content, live streams, and donghua (Chinese animation). The subtitle overlay stays on top of your browser window so you can watch in full screen. No browser extensions, no plugins, and no account modifications needed. Just play and read.
Exploring Chinese content beyond Bilibili
Once you have Seagull set up for Bilibili, the same setup works for any Chinese-language content on your desktop. Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok) in a browser, Chinese news streams, Mandarin podcasts, and Chinese TV shows on other platforms all work the same way. Seagull captures system audio regardless of the source app.
For language learners studying Mandarin, Bilibili is an amazing resource. You can watch native content with translated subtitles and absorb vocabulary and sentence patterns naturally. Pair Seagull with Bilibili built-in Chinese subtitles for a bilingual subtitle experience that accelerates your learning.
How to Get Started
Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. The app installs in seconds and requires no configuration.
Choose the language being spoken and the language you want to see. Seagull supports 40+ languages out of the box.
Seagull will transcribe and translate audio from any app in real time. Captions appear in a small overlay on your screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Seagull work with Bilibili?
Yes. Open Bilibili in your desktop browser, and Seagull captures the audio and displays translated subtitles in real time. No extensions or plugins are needed.
Can Seagull translate Bilibili live streams?
Yes. Seagull works with any audio playing on your desktop, including Bilibili live streams. Set the source language to Chinese and your target language, and subtitles appear as the streamer speaks.
What about Bilibili videos with background music?
Seagull works best when speech is clear and distinguishable from background audio. Most Bilibili videos with normal speaking volumes translate well. Videos with very loud background music may have reduced accuracy during those moments.
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