HighlightGPT – Highlight Text to Ask & Explain in ChatGPT icon

HighlightGPT – Highlight Text to Ask & Explain in ChatGPT

by Zhong Xin

v1.0.5 Updated Mar 20, 2026 2.8MiB
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Description

HighlightGPT lets you highlight text in ChatGPT to instantly ask questions, explain concepts, translate text, and save notes — without copy and paste. This Chrome extension adds a smart highlight toolbar inside ChatGPT, turning any selected text into instant AI actions: - Ask questions about the highlighted snippet - Explain concepts in plain language (or in-depth) - Translate while preserving tone and nuance - Save key points for later reference using ChatGPT’s built-in features. Why you’ll love it: - One-tap from highlight → answer: no copy/paste, no extra prompts. - Context stays on screen: answers appear in a slim side panel, so you keep reading without losing your place. - 0 extra tokens: works directly inside ChatGPT’s native web experience — no separate model or token billing. - Privacy-first: answers are generated by ChatGPT only. Best for: - Students and researchers using ChatGPT for explanations and summaries - Reading long articles in ChatGPT with quick text explanations - Translating highlighted text in ChatGPT with consistent tone - Saving important highlights to ChatGPT Memory Install for free, upgrade anytime for Lifetime Pro (remove ads, unlimited memory saves, priority support, early access).
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Version 1.0.5
Updated Mar 20, 2026
Size 2.8MiB
First Seen Apr 1, 2026