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Indesign Translator

Paid

Online Translation and Edition of InDesign Files Made Easy

Starting Price
$12/mo
Type
Saas
Company
Paper Polyglot

About Indesign Translator

Paper Polyglot is an online InDesign translator that allows users to easily extract text frames from InDesign files, translate them automatically or share a link for others to translate, and re-download the translated file with all styles and layout preserved. It offers a cheap and efficient way to translate Adobe InDesign files in the browser, preserving layouts and styles in the new language.

How to Use

Users export their InDesign file in .idml format, upload it to Paper Polyglot, and the system extracts all text frames. They can then translate the text frames automatically or share a link with a translator. Once translated, the file can be re-downloaded and opened in InDesign with all styles kept.

Paper Polyglot's

Key Features

  • Automatic translation of InDesign files
  • Preservation of layouts and styles during translation
  • Collaborative translation via shareable links
  • Online editing of text frames
  • AI-assisted translation

Use Cases

  • Translating marketing brochures into multiple languages
  • Adapting technical documentation for international audiences
  • Localizing product catalogs for different regions
  • Collaboratively translating a book or magazine

FAQ

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Key Features

Automatic translation of InDesign files
Preservation of layouts and styles during translation
Collaborative translation via shareable links
Online editing of text frames
AI-assisted translation

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • No need to install software; all processing is online
  • Collaborators can work without creating an account
  • Styles and formatting are fully preserved in the translated file
  • One-click automatic translation saves time
  • Affordable pricing plans with clear character allowances
  • Supports over 100 languages
Cons
  • Only accepts .idml files, not native .indd files
  • AI assistant is limited to Google Translate, which may not suit all contexts
  • Requires Adobe InDesign to export the .idml file initially
  • Free tier has a limited character count (25,000 per month)
  • Not an official Adobe product; no integration within InDesign

Best For

Translating marketing brochures into multiple languagesAdapting technical documentation for international audiencesLocalizing product catalogs for different regionsCollaboratively translating a book or magazine

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