Features Overview

XTranslator provides four powerful translation capabilities to meet all your language needs. This overview introduces each feature and helps you choose the right tool for your task.

Translation Types

1. Text Translation

Instant, real-time translations for everyday communication

• Best for: Messages, emails, social media posts, short documents
• Input: Type or paste text directly
• Output: Real-time streaming translation
• Max length: 1,500 - 50,000 characters (depending on plan)
• Speed: Instant results
• Special features: Domain specialization, auto-detection

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2. Document Translation

Translate entire documents while preserving formatting

• Best for: PDFs, Word documents, presentations, subtitle files
• Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, SRT
• Max file size: 10-50MB (depending on plan)
• Max pages: 10-100 pages (depending on plan)
• Processing time: Varies with document length
• Special features: Native and scanned PDF support, layout preservation

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3. Image Translation (OCR)

Extract and translate text from images

• Best for: Photos of signs, menus, business cards, screenshots
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF
• Max file size: 5-10MB (depending on plan)
• Max pages: 5-100 pages (depending on plan)
• Technology: Advanced OCR
• Special features: Handles printed and some handwritten text

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4. Audio Translation

Transcribe and translate spoken content

• Best for: Podcasts, interviews, voice messages, video audio
• Supported formats: MP3, WAV, MP4
• Max file size: 15-25MB (depending on plan)
• Processing time: Longer than other methods
• Technology: AI-powered transcription + translation
• Special features: Two-step process (transcribe, then translate)

Learn more about Audio Translation →

Choosing the Right Feature

Use this decision tree to select the appropriate translation method:

Is your content...

Already digital text? → Use Text Translation

• Fastest results
• Real-time streaming
• Best accuracy for standard text

A formatted document file? → Use Document Translation

• Preserves formatting
• Handles large files
• Supports multiple formats

In an image or photo? → Use Image Translation (OCR)

• Extracts text from images
• Works with scanned documents
• Translates visual text

In an audio recording? → Use Audio Translation

• Transcribes speech
• Then translates text
• Best for spoken content

Common Features Across All Types

All translation features share these capabilities:

40+ Supported Languages

Translate between any combination of:

• English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
• Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean
• Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu
• Russian, Polish, Czech, Turkish
• And many more

See complete language list →

Domain Specialization

Optimize translations for specific fields:

• General: Everyday language and common topics
• Legal: Contracts, terms of service, legal documents
• Medical: Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical records
• Technical: Engineering, IT, scientific content
• Marketing: Advertising, promotional materials
• Finance: Banking, accounting, investment
• Education: Research papers, educational content

Real-Time Streaming

Watch translations appear as they're generated (text and some document types):

• No waiting for complete processing
• See results immediately
• Cancel anytime during translation
• Transparent progress indication

Quality AI Models

Powered by cutting-edge AI:

• OpenAI GPT-4 and GPT-4o-mini
• Google Gemini
• Optimized model selection based on content type
• Continuous improvements

Feature Comparison Table

Feature	Format	Speed	Best For	Max Size	Preserves Format
Text	Text input	Instant	Messages, posts	1,500-50K chars	N/A
Document	PDF, DOCX, PPTX, TXT, SRT	Medium	Reports, presentations	10-50MB	✅ Yes
Image (OCR)	JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF	Medium	Signs, screenshots	5-10MB	❌ No
Audio	MP3, WAV, MP4	Slow	Podcasts, interviews	15-25MB	N/A

Usage Limits by Plan

Different plans have different limits for each feature:

Feature	Free	Starter	Pro	Ultimate
Text Chars	1,500	10,000	20,000	50,000
Documents/Day	3	5	15	50
Images/Day	3	5	15	50
Audio Files/Day	3	10	20	50
OCR Requests/Day	3	10	25	50

Feature Availability

Anonymous Users (Not Signed In)

• ✅ Text Translation (limited to 1,500 chars, 10/day)
• ✅ OCR (limited to 10MB, 5 pages, 3/day)
• ❌ Document Translation
• ❌ Image Translation
• ❌ Audio Translation
• ❌ Domain Selection
• ❌ Flex Credits

Free Account

• ✅ All translation features
• ✅ Domain selection
• ✅ 35 daily credits
• ✅ All supported formats
• ❌ Flex credits (paid plans only)

Paid Accounts

• ✅ Everything in Free
• ✅ Higher limits
• ✅ Larger file sizes
• ✅ More daily translations
• ✅ Flex credits available
• ✅ Priority support (Pro & Ultimate)

Best Practices for Each Feature

Text Translation

1. Use auto-detect for unknown source languages
2. Select domain for specialized content
3. Break very long texts into smaller chunks
4. Proofread important translations

Document Translation

1. Use native PDFs when possible (better than scanned)
2. Ensure documents are well-formatted
3. Check page limits before uploading
4. Verify formatting after translation

Image Translation

1. Use high-quality, clear images
2. Ensure good lighting and contrast
3. Avoid blurry or distorted text
4. Straighten images if possible

Audio Translation

1. Use clear audio with minimal background noise
2. Ensure good recording quality
3. Specify correct source language
4. Split very long recordings if needed

Feature Roadmap

Coming soon:

• Batch translation: Upload multiple files at once
• Translation memory: Reuse previous translations
• Glossary management: Custom terminology
• API access: Integrate with your applications
• Team collaboration: Shared workspaces

Next Steps

Explore each feature in detail:

1. Text Translation Guide
2. Document Translation Guide
3. Image Translation (OCR) Guide
4. Audio Translation Guide

Need Help?

• Check Best Practices for tips
• See Troubleshooting for issues
• Visit FAQ for common questions

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Four powerful ways to translate - choose the right tool for your content!