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About Translate DNA · how to use, FAQ ▾

Translate a DNA or RNA sequence into protein using the standard genetic code. Translate a single reading frame or all six frames at once, and switch between one- and three-letter amino-acid codes. Useful for confirming a coding sequence, finding the correct frame, or checking for premature stop codons.

How to use Translate DNA

  1. 1Paste your nucleotide sequence (FASTA is accepted).
  2. 2Pick a single reading frame or choose six-frame translation.
  3. 3Select one- or three-letter amino-acid output and read the protein; stop codons appear as '*'.

Frequently asked questions

Which genetic code is used?

The Standard Genetic Code (NCBI translation table 1). Stop codons are shown as '*'.

What does six-frame translation mean?

There are three reading frames on the forward strand and three on the reverse strand. Six-frame translation shows the protein for all of them so you can spot the correct ORF.

What does 'X' mean in the output?

X marks a codon that contains an ambiguous base (e.g. N) and therefore cannot be unambiguously translated.