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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. All plans include 24/7 support.

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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FAQs

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.