Getting Started
Get Playto running in minutes and start learning languages through the games you love.
Installation
From Steam
- Search for Playto on Steam, or visit the store page directly.
- Pick the edition:
- Lite — free version with the core translation workflow.
- Standard — paid edition with cursor-follow capture, full AI engine tiers, and higher limits.
- Click Install (Lite) or Purchase (Standard). Steam downloads and installs Playto automatically.
- Launch Playto from your Steam Library.
Initial Setup (Setup Wizard)
On first run, Playto shows a two-screen wizard. There is nothing else to configure before you start.
Languages
The interface language, the game language (what you want to read), and your language (what meanings are shown in). All three can be changed later in Settings.
Engine download
The recommended local model for your game language downloads automatically. No account, no key. You can pause and resume without losing progress, or pick Look around the app first and let it run in the background. When it finishes, Try it on your own screen takes you straight into a capture.
After the wizard, launch the game you want to learn from. Playto detects it and creates a game profile automatically, and there is a guided tutorial you can run against a mock game scene without needing the engine.
Basic Workflow
Capture
Launch Playto alongside your game and press Start. Meanings appear on top of your game window in real time.
Save
Tap any word to see its definition and save it to your word book. Words are automatically tagged with the game context where you found them.
Practice
Review saved words with quiz modes and SRS scheduling. Complete daily quests for bonus XP. Track your progress with achievements and vocabulary coverage.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- GPU: NVIDIA (CUDA), AMD, or Intel (Vulkan) with 4GB+ VRAM (6GB+ recommended).
- RAM: 8GB+
- Disk: ~5GB for AI models
Please try Playto Lite, the free version, to confirm compatibility with your hardware before purchase.