What is paper-polyglot.com?
Paper Polyglot provides a web-based platform designed to simplify the translation and editing process for Adobe InDesign documents. Users begin by exporting their InDesign project into the .idml format and uploading it to the service. The system efficiently extracts all text frames from the document, preparing them for translation or editing directly within the user's web browser. This method avoids manual text extraction and helps ensure comprehensive content handling.
The tool enhances collaboration by enabling users to share a unique link with translators or editors, granting them access to the project without requiring registration. AI assistance, leveraging Google Translate, is available to provide initial translations, which users can then review, edit, or accept. After completing the modifications, the updated .idml file can be downloaded. Upon opening in Adobe InDesign, the document reflects the translated or edited text while maintaining the original layout and text styles.
The tool enhances collaboration by enabling users to share a unique link with translators or editors, granting them access to the project without requiring registration. AI assistance, leveraging Google Translate, is available to provide initial translations, which users can then review, edit, or accept. After completing the modifications, the updated .idml file can be downloaded. Upon opening in Adobe InDesign, the document reflects the translated or edited text while maintaining the original layout and text styles.
Features
- InDesign (.idml) File Translation: Upload and translate .idml files directly online.
- Automatic Text Frame Extraction: Automatically identifies and extracts all text frames for translation.
- Style Preservation: Keeps original text styles and formatting intact in the translated file.
- AI-Assisted Translation: Provides Google Translate suggestions to aid the translation process.
- Collaborative Workflow: Share translation links with translators/editors for easy access without signup.
- Live Progress Monitoring: Track the translation progress in real-time.
- Multi-Language Support: Supports translation across 100+ languages.
- One-Click Full Translation: Option to automatically translate all text frames at once.
Use Cases
- Translating marketing materials created in InDesign.
- Localizing manuals and documents designed with InDesign.
- Collaboratively editing text within InDesign layouts.
- Creating multi-language versions of publications.
- Streamlining translation workflows for designers and translators.
FAQs
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What file format does Paper Polyglot support?
Paper Polyglot supports Adobe InDesign files in the .idml format. You need to export your .indd file to .idml before uploading. -
What is an .idml file?
.idml is a markup language format generated from Adobe InDesign. It contains all the text and style information from the original InDesign document. -
How does the AI assistant work?
The AI assistant provides translation suggestions using Google Translate. You can use these suggestions as a starting point and edit them as needed. -
Can I use Paper Polyglot for editing in the same language, not just translation?
Yes, the system can be used for collaborative editing and commenting on text frames within an InDesign file without changing the language. -
Is Paper Polyglot an official Adobe product?
No, Paper Polyglot is an independent product and is not affiliated with Adobe.
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