Learn languages through
the games you love
Captures on-screen text as you play and shows you what it means instantly. The more you play, the more your personal dictionary grows.
Everything you need to learn while you play
From real-time OCR reading to 8 quiz modes and AI-powered tools, Playto turns your gaming time into study time.
OCR & Reading
Real-time OCR Reading
Instantly read any text on screen. Draw a region or let it auto-detect. No game modification needed.
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. Only possible with local AI.
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.
Pronunciation Test
Whisper-based local speech recognition. Practice saying words and sentences — runs entirely on your CPU, no cloud needed.
Text-to-Speech
Hear pronunciations in the target language. Learn how words actually sound.
Vocabulary Coverage
Track what percentage of each game's vocabulary you've learned. See your comprehension grow over time.
Game Glossary
Build a per-game dictionary of character names, items, and skills. Glossary terms are automatically applied to readings for consistent quality.
Community Packs
Import Game Packs created by other players. Someone builds a glossary — everyone's readings improve. Export your packs to share back.
Gamification
Journal & Share Cards
Daily learning summary cards with your stats, level, and streak. Shareable to social media. Card frames upgrade as you level up — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Rainbow.
Achievements & Badges
13 collectible badges across Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Epic, Legendary, and Rainbow tiers. Level up to unlock card frame upgrades.
Daily Quests
3 daily challenges — read, learn words, ace quizzes. Earn bonus XP and complete all three for an extra reward. Refreshes at midnight.
Overlay
Overlay Cloze Mode
Fill-in-the-blank vocabulary test right in the reading overlay. Words auto-reveal after 3 seconds. Learn passively while you play.
CEFR Word Highlighting
Words in the overlay are color-coded by CEFR difficulty level (A1-C2). Instantly see which words are beginner-friendly and which are advanced.
Tools
AI Assistant (MCP)
Connect Claude to your learning data via MCP. Search your vocabulary, analyze progress, build glossaries, and get personalized study advice.
Game Packs
Per-game profiles with custom glossaries, capture settings, and reading prompts. Share packs with other learners playing the same game.
Powered by Local AI
Use our recommended models optimized for game reading, or bring your own GGUF model. Download with one click, run entirely on your PC.
No API keys. No subscription. No limits.
Cloud API keys (OpenAI, etc.) are also supported for users without a dedicated GPU. Some features like cursor reading work best with local AI.
Up and running in seconds
No configuration files. No game mods. Just launch and play.
Launch playto alongside
Start playto, then start your game. The overlay sits on top of any window.
Select region or mode
Draw a box around subtitles or dialogue, or hover with cursor reading.
Play and learn naturally
Meanings appear instantly. Save words to review later with built-in SRS.
Lite vs Standard
Start free. Upgrade when you want the full experience.
Works across any language pair
Powered by local AI or Cloud AI (Gemini, OpenAI).
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 • No GPU? API mode works on any PC