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Translation FAQ

Common questions about our AI-powered translation features.

Last updated on June 15, 2023

What languages do you support for translation?

We support translation between 90+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Our most popular translation pairs include:

Major European Languages

  • English โ†” Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
  • Dutch โ†” English, German, French
  • Polish โ†” English, German

Asian Languages

  • Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) โ†” English
  • Japanese โ†” English
  • Korean โ†” English
  • Arabic โ†” English
  • Russian โ†” English
  • Hindi โ†” English

Please refer to our language support page for the complete list of supported languages.

How accurate are the translations?

Our AI translation maintains high accuracy while preserving context and nuance. Translation quality varies by language pair:

  • Tier 1 languages (English, Spanish, French, German): 95-98% accuracy
  • Tier 2 languages (Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian): 90-95% accuracy
  • Tier 3 languages (Chinese, Japanese, Arabic): 85-92% accuracy

You also have the option to manually review and edit translations if needed using our built-in editor.

Can I translate both audio/video files and text documents?

Yes, our system can translate both audio/video content and text documents, supporting multiple file formats for a seamless experience:

Audio/Video Translation

  1. Upload your audio or video file
  2. Transcribe to text in the original language
  3. Translate the transcript to your target language
  4. Export in various formats

Document Translation

  • Direct translation of text documents
  • Preserves formatting and layout
  • Instant results for most file types

What document types can be translated?

We support translation for various document types including:

  • PDF - Portable Document Format files
  • DOCX - Microsoft Word documents
  • PPTX - PowerPoint presentations
  • XLSX - Excel spreadsheets
  • TXT - Plain text files

Document formatting is preserved during translation to maintain the original layout and styling.

How fast is your translation service?

Our platform translates text instantly using advanced AI technology, ensuring rapid turnaround for your translation needs:

  • Text documents: Instant translation (usually under 10 seconds)
  • Audio transcription + translation: 2-5x faster than real-time
  • Large documents: Processing time scales with document size
  • Batch translation: Multiple files processed simultaneously

Translation speed may vary based on document size, complexity, and current server load, but we prioritize fast delivery without compromising quality.

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