Learn languages through
the games you love
Playto is a desktop app that reads on-screen text from any PC game with local AI, translates it in real time, and turns gameplay into language learning. The words you meet collect in a word book — review and quizzes turn them into lasting vocabulary.
It reads the whole game — not just the subtitles
Cursor-follow — hover any menu, tooltip, item or quest text and it reads what's there
Fixed regions — pin a spot and Playto re-reads it the moment the text changes, hands-free
Works on any PC game — Steam or not, with nothing to install into the game
It never interrupts the game — and every word you read can be saved for review, so the game turns into vocabulary you keep.
Reading a game becomes a learning loop
Play → Capture → Save → Review → back to play. Each pass leaves more of the game's vocabulary in your hands.
Play
Run the game like normal. Playto stays out of the way.
Capture
Lines you don't understand land in the Log — original and translation, side by side.
Save
Words and sentences worth keeping go into your study lists.
Review
A few minutes a day in Practice or Session Review locks it in.
↻ ...and back to the game
Everything you need to learn while you play
From text reading (OCR · Text+ · Image Recognition) to 8 quiz modes and AI-powered tools, Playto turns your gaming time into study time.
Playto supports 12 languages — how fully each feature works can vary by language, and we're expanding coverage. See supported languages →
Reading
Text Reading
Instantly read any text on screen. Draw a region or let it auto-detect. No game modification needed.
Text+
OCR with an AI vision pass on top. Catches the stylized fonts and busy screens that plain OCR misses, without the full cost of image recognition.
Image Recognition
AI reads the game screen directly — no OCR needed. Understands context, UI elements, and stylized text that OCR can't handle.
Cursor Reading
Hover over any text to understand. Follows your cursor in real-time.
Fixed Region
Pin a region — a dialogue band, a status bar — and Playto re-reads it automatically the moment the text changes, hands-free as you play.
Overlay
Overlay Placement
Show the translation along the bottom of the screen, or floating right next to the original text — wherever keeps your eyes on the game.
CEFR Word Highlighting
Harder words in the overlay are color-coded by CEFR difficulty, so advanced vocabulary stands out at a glance.
Learning
Session Review
After each session, Playto shows new words you encountered. Select the ones worth learning, blacklist proper nouns — no manual typing needed.
Smart Dictionary
Tap any word for context-aware definitions. Game terminology explained.
8 Quiz Modes
Flashcard, Multiple Choice, Fill Blank, Dictation, Meaning Match, Sentence Reorder, Context Quiz, and Pronunciation. Built from words you encounter in-game with SRS scheduling.
Vocabulary Coverage
Track what percentage of each game's vocabulary you've learned. See your comprehension grow over time.
Text-to-Speech
Hear pronunciations in the target language. Learn how words actually sound.
See supported languages →
Album
BetaSave scenes from your sessions as image + original text + translation. Your personal archive of playthroughs you can revisit and edit later.
Tools
Game Glossary
Build a per-game dictionary of character names, items, and skills. Glossary terms are automatically applied to readings for consistent quality.
Game Packs
Per-game profiles with custom glossaries, capture settings, and reading prompts. Share packs with other learners playing the same game.
AI Assistant (MCP)
Connect Claude to your learning data via MCP. Search your vocabulary, analyze progress, build glossaries, and get personalized study advice.
Powered by Local AI
Use our recommended models, optimized for game reading. Download with one click, run entirely on your PC. Your game screen and translation content stay on your device — nothing is sent to external servers.
No account. No subscription. No limits.
Lite vs Standard
Start free. Upgrade when you want the full experience.
Works across any language pair
Powered by local AI. No internet connection required.
Ready to learn while you play?
Windows 10/11. No account required.
System Requirements: GPU with 4GB+ VRAM (NVIDIA CUDA / AMD / Intel Vulkan, 6GB+ recommended) • 8GB+ RAM • ~5GB disk for models. Please try the free demo (Playto Demo) to confirm compatibility before purchase.