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Indesign Translator

An advanced online tool for translating InDesign files while maintaining layouts and styles.

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About Indesign Translator

Paper Polyglot is a versatile online platform that enables seamless translation of InDesign files. Users can extract text from InDesign documents, perform automatic translations, share links for collaborative editing, and re-download files with all formatting and layouts intact. It provides an affordable, efficient way to localize Adobe InDesign projects directly in your browser, ensuring styles and layouts are preserved in the translated version.

How to Use

Export your InDesign project as an .idml file, upload it to Paper Polyglot, and extract the text. Choose automatic translation or share a link for collaborative editing. After translation, download the updated file to retain all styles and layouts for use in InDesign.

Features

Maintains original layouts and styles during translation
Automated InDesign file translation
AI-assisted language translation
Online editing of text frames
Shareable links for collaborative translation

Use Cases

Translating marketing brochures for international markets
Collaborative localization of magazines or books
Adapting technical manuals for global audiences
Localizing product catalogs efficiently

Best For

Marketing teamsPublishing housesTechnical documentation writersEditors and proofreadersProfessional translatorsGraphic designers

Pros

Preserves original layouts and styles during translation
Affordable subscription plans
Supports collaborative workflows
Simplifies extraction of text from InDesign files
Enables online editing without InDesign software
Leverages AI to speed up translations

Cons

Requires exporting files in .idml format
Character limits vary by subscription plan
Not an official Adobe product

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your needs. All plans include 24/7 support and regular updates.

Solo

$12 per month

Translate one file at a time with automatic translation support for over 100 languages, up to 25,000 characters.

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Duo

$22 per month

Handle up to two files simultaneously, with automatic translation and support for over 100 languages, up to 50,000 characters.

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Unlimited

$35 per month

Unlimited file translations, automatic language support, and up to 75,000 characters per month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Indesign Translator

Which file formats are compatible for translation?
This service supports Adobe InDesign files in .idml format; it does not work with .indd files directly.
What exactly is an .idml file?
.idml is a markup language format generated within Adobe InDesign that contains all text and style information from your original document.
How does the AI translation assistant work?
The system provides a machine translation option, which you can then review and edit for accuracy and tone.
Can I edit content in the same language without translation?
Yes, you can add comments and make edits within the text frames in the original language without translating.
Is this an official Adobe product?
No, this tool is independently developed and is not affiliated with Adobe.