Description
Paper Polyglot provides a streamlined online service for translating Adobe InDesign documents, simplifying the process of localizing content without requiring users to work directly within InDesign. The platform is designed to make translation accessible and efficient for designers, translators, and editors alike.
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To begin, users export their InDesign document as an .idml file. This format is crucial as it contains all the text and style information necessary for Paper Polyglot to function. Upon uploading the .idml file, the system automatically extracts all text frames within seconds, preparing them for translation. This automated extraction eliminates the tedious manual process of isolating text content from complex layouts.
The platform facilitates collaboration by allowing users to share translation links without requiring translators to sign in. Translators can access and work on the text frames directly through their browser, benefiting from an intuitive interface and AI-assisted translation suggestions. Project progress can be monitored live, ensuring transparency and efficient workflow management. For a complete translation, a "Translate all" option is available, providing automatic translations for all text frames that can be accepted with a single click or individually edited.
Once the translation is complete, users can re-download the translated .idml file. A key benefit of Paper Polyglot is its ability to preserve all original styles and layouts; only the text content is replaced with the new language. This ensures that the translated document maintains its intended design integrity. The service also supports editing text within frames without changing the language, making it useful for proofreading and content refinement.
Paper Polyglot is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional translation workflows for InDesign users. It caters to individuals and teams needing to localize marketing materials, user manuals, books, and other documents designed in InDesign. The service aims to empower designers to focus on design, translators on accurate language transfer, and editors on refining content, all within a unified, efficient online environment.
- CategoryAI Translators
- Pricing ModelTiered
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
Paper Polyglot's Core Features
Translate Adobe InDesign files online
Preserves original layouts and styles
Automatic extraction of text frames from .idml files
AI-assisted translation suggestions
Collaborative translation without sign-in required for translators
Live progress monitoring of translation tasks
One-click full document translation option
Re-download translated .idml files
Supports editing text frames in the same language
Supports 100+ languages
Free character translation allowance per plan
How to use Paper Polyglot?
Export InDesign file as .idml
Upload .idml file to Paper Polyglot
Extract and prepare text frames for translation
Share translation links with collaborators (optional)
Utilize AI assistance and edit translations
Monitor translation progress live
Re-download the translated .idml file
Open and review the translated file in InDesign
Paper Polyglot's Use Cases
- Multilingual Document Creation
- Localization Workflow
- Collaborative Translation
- Content Editing and Proofreading
- Efficient Text Extraction
- Cost-Effective Translation
