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Text Translation

Master the most commonly used feature of XTranslator - instant text translation with real-time streaming and domain specialization.

Overview​

Text translation is your go-to tool for quick, accurate translations of any written content. Whether you're translating an email, social media post, or paragraph from a website, text translation provides instant results with streaming output.

How It Works​

  1. Input: Type or paste your text into the left panel
  2. Select Languages: Choose source and target languages
  3. Optional: Select a domain for specialized translation
  4. Translate: Click "Translate" or press Ctrl/Cmd+Enter
  5. Output: Watch the translation stream in real-time in the right panel

Getting Started​

Basic Translation​

  1. Navigate to the Translator page (homepage)
  2. In the left text area, enter or paste your text:
    • Type directly
    • Paste with Ctrl/Cmd+V
    • Maximum length depends on your plan
  3. Select your source language:
    • Choose specific language
    • Or select "Auto-detect" to let AI identify it
  4. Select your target language from the dropdown
  5. Click Translate or press Ctrl+Enter (Windows) / Cmd+Enter (Mac)

Real-Time Streaming​

XTranslator uses Server-Sent Events (SSE) to stream translations:

  • Translation appears word-by-word as it's generated
  • No waiting for complete processing
  • See results within seconds
  • Cancel anytime if needed

Visual Indicators:

  • 🔄 Translating: Translation in progress
  • ✅ Complete: Translation finished
  • ❌ Error: Issue occurred (see error message)

Advanced Features​

Auto-Detect Language​

Not sure what language your text is in?

  1. Set source language to "Auto-detect"
  2. AI automatically identifies the language
  3. Works with all 40+ supported languages
  4. Displays detected language after translation

Best for:

  • Multilingual content
  • Unknown source languages
  • Quick translations without manual selection

Limitations:

  • May be less accurate with very short text
  • Ambiguous text may be misidentified
  • Always verify if accuracy is critical

Domain Specialization​

Optimize translation quality for specific fields:

Available Domains:

  • General (Default): Everyday language
  • Legal: Legal documents, contracts, terms
  • Medical: Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical
  • Politics: Government and public policy content
  • Financial: Banking, investment, accounting
  • Education: Educational and academic content
  • Marketing: Advertising, promotional content
  • Tech: Engineering, IT, software

How to use:

  1. Click the Domain dropdown
  2. Select appropriate domain
  3. Translation adapts terminology and style

Example Differences:

TermGeneralLegalMedical
"Party"Person/GroupLegal entitySocial gathering OR body part
"Positive"GoodAffirmativeIndicating presence of condition
"Execute"Carry outSign/enforcePut to death OR perform

Language Swap​

Quickly reverse translation direction:

  1. Click the ⇄ Swap button between language selectors
  2. Source and target languages switch
  3. Useful for back-and-forth conversations

Copy Translation​

Get your translation quickly:

  1. Click the Copy button in the output panel
  2. Translation copies to clipboard
  3. Paste anywhere with Ctrl/Cmd+V

Clear All​

Start fresh:

  1. Click Clear button
  2. Both input and output panels reset
  3. Language selections remain

Character Limits​

Maximum characters per translation by plan:

PlanMax CharactersUse Case
Anonymous1,500Short messages
Free1,500Email, social posts
Starter10,000Articles, blog posts
Pro20,000Long documents
Ultimate50,000Books, research papers

Tips for long content:

  • Break into smaller chunks if near limit
  • Consider using Document Translation for very long content
  • Maintain context by translating related sections together

Keyboard Shortcuts​

Speed up your workflow:

ActionWindowsMac
TranslateCtrl+EnterCmd+Enter
Clear allCtrl+Shift+CCmd+Shift+C
Swap languagesCtrl+Shift+SCmd+Shift+S
Copy outputCtrl+C (in output panel)Cmd+C (in output panel)

Best Practices​

For Highest Quality​

  1. Use clear, well-structured text

    • Proper punctuation improves results
    • Complete sentences translate better than fragments
    • Check spelling before translating

  2. Select appropriate domain

    • Match domain to content type
    • Legal documents use Legal domain
    • Medical content uses Medical domain

  3. Provide context for ambiguous terms

    • Add clarifying words if term has multiple meanings
    • "Bank (financial institution)" vs "Bank (river side)"

  4. Verify critical translations

    • Always proofread important content
    • Consider back-translation to verify accuracy
    • Use a native speaker for final review when possible

For Best Performance​

  1. Translate in reasonable chunks

    • Don't always use maximum character limit
    • 3,000-5,000 characters is often optimal
    • Smaller chunks process faster

  2. Use auto-detect sparingly

    • Specify language when known
    • Faster processing
    • More accurate results

  3. Keep connection stable

    • Streaming requires active internet
    • Avoid on unstable connections
    • Save long translations as you go

Common Use Cases​

Emails & Messages​

  • Input: Email or message text
  • Domain: General
  • Best practice: Translate entire message for context
  • Tip: Proofread before sending

Social Media Posts​

  • Input: Post or tweet
  • Domain: General or Marketing
  • Best practice: Keep informal tone
  • Tip: Check cultural nuances

Website Content​

  • Input: Webpage text (copy/paste)
  • Domain: Varies (Marketing, Technical, etc.)
  • Best practice: Translate page sections together
  • Tip: Maintain brand voice
  • Input: Contract clauses, terms
  • Domain: Legal
  • Best practice: Translate complete clauses
  • Tip: Always have legal review
  • Input: Abstract, sections
  • Domain: Education
  • Best practice: Preserve technical terms
  • Tip: Verify citations and references

Troubleshooting​

Translation Not Starting​

Issue: Click "Translate" but nothing happens

Solutions:

  1. Check internet connection
  2. Verify text is within character limit
  3. Ensure source and target languages are different
  4. Refresh page and try again
  5. Check if daily limit reached

Translation Stops Mid-Stream​

Issue: Translation starts but stops before completing

Solutions:

  1. Check internet connection stability
  2. Refresh and restart translation
  3. Break text into smaller chunks
  4. Clear browser cache
  5. Try different browser

Poor Quality Translation​

Issue: Translation doesn't make sense

Solutions:

  1. Verify correct source language selected
  2. Use domain specialization if applicable
  3. Check input text for errors
  4. Break complex sentences into simpler ones
  5. Verify language pair is well-supported

"Daily Limit Reached" Error​

Issue: Can't translate more today

Solutions:

  1. Wait until midnight UTC for reset
  2. Purchase Flex Credits (paid plans)
  3. Upgrade to higher plan
  4. Use document translation if applicable (different limit)

Credits Usage​

How Text Translation Uses Credits​

Unlike other features, text translation:

  • Draws from your daily credit pool
  • No per-transaction limit on number of translations
  • Consumed based on overall daily usage
  • Resets at midnight UTC daily

Example (Free Plan - 35 daily credits):

  • You can perform unlimited text translations
  • Until you reach daily limits for other features
  • Once other limits hit (3 docs, 3 images, etc.), text translation continues
  • Credits track overall system usage

Flex Credits for Text​

Flex Credits (paid plans only):

  • Available only for text translation
  • Used when daily credits exhausted
  • Never expire
  • Purchase in packages

Technical Details​

Translation Technology​

  • AI Models: GPT-4, GPT-4o-mini, Gemini
  • Method: Neural machine translation
  • Streaming: Server-Sent Events (SSE)
  • Latency: < 2 seconds typical start time
  • Processing: ~50 words per second

Language Support​

  • 40+ languages supported
  • All combinations possible
  • Bi-directional translation
  • See complete list

Privacy & Security​

  • Not stored: Translations deleted after delivery
  • Encrypted: All data sent via HTTPS
  • Anonymous: No content tied to your account
  • Temporary: Processed and discarded immediately

Mobile Experience​

Text translation works great on mobile:

  • Responsive design adapts to screen size
  • Touch-friendly buttons and controls
  • Copy/paste works with mobile keyboards
  • Swipe gestures for navigation
  • Auto-zoom disabled for better typing

Integration Tips​

Want to use text translation in your workflow?

  1. Copy/Paste Workflow

    • Translate in XTranslator
    • Copy result
    • Paste into your application

  2. Multiple Tabs

    • Keep XTranslator in separate tab
    • Quick Alt+Tab switching
    • Always available

  3. Bookmark

    • Bookmark translator page
    • Quick access anytime
    • Add to browser toolbar

What's Next?​

Need Help?​

Fast, accurate, real-time - text translation at its best!