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# Document Translation

The file translation feature enables easy translation of documents in various formats (.xlsx, .docx, .pptx, and .pdf). With this feature, users can quickly and accurately convert and translate text documents, presentations, and spreadsheets from one language to another with options: Translation category, style type, and specialization selection.

***Note:** Regular PDF files and scanned PDF files (with images) will be charged different credits. The file translation feature also allows for the translation of images within files and bilingual translation for materials containing images.* 

**💡 Steps to translate the document:**

**Step 1: Select the language**
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Under "**Source language**," select "Detect language" or manually choose the document's language.
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Under "**Translation language**" select the language you want to translate into (e.g., Vietnamese).

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**Step 2:** Set translation preferences
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Select a **Tone** (e.g., Serous).

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Select the **document's subject area** or let the AI ​​automatically identify it.

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Depending on your needs, Doctranslate offers features that allow you to customize the output:
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\- **Keep original font size** to maintain the original formatting.
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\- **Translate images with files** to convert text contained within them.
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\- **AI instruction** to let AI optimize the translation.
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\- **My Dictionary** to apply specific terminology.
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\- **Bilingual translation** to display the original text and the translation side-by-side.

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**Step 3: Upload documents**
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Drag and drop files into the upload area or click the upload zone to select documents from your computer.
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The system supports **.docx, .pdf, .pptx, .xlsx, and .txt formats**, allowing up to **3 files with a maximum size of 300 MB each.**

**Step 4: Perform the translation**
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After successfully uploading the file, click "**Translate Now**" to begin the document translation process.
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Upon clicking "**Translate Now**" the system will display a "**Translation Cost Estimate**" window, allowing the user to view the required number of credits and their account balance before confirming the translation.
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Then, click "**Confirm & Translate**."

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**Step 5: Download the result**
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Once the translation process is complete, download the translated document. The translation retains the original formatting and is ready for use or further editing if needed.
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You can share the translated file with friends or partners by clicking the "Share" icon.

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***Note:** You can also **download** the translated file via your registered email: Doctranslate will send the translated file to your registered email address, or you can access it in **"Translation History"***