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Why Most Translation Tools Fall Short on Files
DeepL and Google Translate do support some file uploads—but with major limitations that slow you down:
Very Limited Formats
DeepL: Word, PowerPoint, PDF (free), plus Excel and HTML on paid plans.
That's it.
Google Translate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF. No developer files, no localization
formats.
Need JSON, XLIFF, InDesign, or subtitles? You're out of luck.
Formatting Breaks
Both tools frequently lose formatting—especially with complex layouts, tables, or styled text. You'll spend hours manually fixing the output.
Taia tested this: DeepL compressed fonts, Google broke layouts entirely.
No Context or Memory
Neither tool has translation memory. Translate the same document twice? You'll get different results—and pay twice. No consistency, no cost savings.
Essential features for professional work are simply missing.
Taia's Solution: Real Document Translation
Upload the entire file in any of 65+ formats. Taia translates 128 segments at once—so the AI sees the full context. Download the translated file with all formatting intact. PDFs are automatically converted to editable Word files. No manual work, no broken layouts.
File Format Support: Taia vs. DeepL vs. Google Translate
See how Taia's file support compares to the competition
Why format support matters
If you work with developer files (JSON, YAML), localization formats (XLIFF, PO), or professional publishing tools (InDesign, FrameMaker), DeepL and Google Translate simply can't help. Taia supports 65+ formats so you never have to say "sorry, we can't translate that file type."
Read the full comparison: DeepL vs Google Translate vs Taia →
File Format Support by Plan
Start with essential formats free. Upgrade for developer files, localization formats, and desktop publishing.
Free Plan
Most common office files: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, plain text.
View Free PlanBasic Plan
Adds PDF, JSON, XML, Markdown, subtitles, and more developer-friendly formats.
View Basic PlanProfessional Plan
Everything: XLIFF, InDesign IDML, FrameMaker, DITA, and specialized localization formats.
View Pro PlanSupported File Formats by Category
From office documents to developer files to professional publishing formats.
Office Documents
.docx Word Document FREE .xlsx Excel Spreadsheet FREE .pptx PowerPoint FREE .pdf PDF Document .odt OpenDocument Text .ods OpenDocument Spreadsheet .odp OpenDocument Presentation .txt Plain Text FREE .rtf Rich Text Format Web & Programming
.html HTML FREE .json JSON .xml XML .php PHP .js JavaScript .md Markdown .yaml YAML .properties Properties Localization
.xliff XLIFF .po Gettext PO .srt Subtitle (SRT) .vtt WebVTT .resx ResX (.NET) .strings Apple Strings Desktop Publishing
.idml InDesign IDML .icml InCopy ICML .mif FrameMaker MIF .dita DITA + Many more formats including CAD, video subtitles, game localization files, and custom formats. Contact us if you need a specific format.
Why PDFs Are a Nightmare (And What to Do About It)
PDFs are the worst file format for translation. They're designed for printing, not editing. Here's what you should know:
🎯 Best Option: Find the Source File
PDFs are usually generated from Word, InDesign, or other source files. Ask for the original .docx, .idml, or .html instead. You'll get better quality and editable output.
✨ Our Solution: PDF → DOCX/PPTX Conversion
Taia can convert PDFs to editable Word or PowerPoint files before translation. This way you get a translated document you can actually edit—not just another PDF.
⚠️ Scanned PDFs: OCR Limitations
If your PDF is a scanned image (not digital text), we use OCR (optical character recognition). This works reasonably well for typed text but struggles with: handwritten notes, stamps, signatures, watermarks, complex layouts, and non-Latin scripts. Quality depends on scan quality.
💡 Pro Tip: If you regularly translate PDFs, consider switching to a source-file-based workflow. Your translation quality and editing flexibility will improve dramatically.
Don't See Your Format?
We're constantly adding new file format support. If you need a specific format, let us know—we can often add it quickly.
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