BookTranslator

About BookTranslator

BookTranslator is your AI-powered gateway to a world of literature and content without language barriers. Imagine being able to pick up any book, document, or subtitle file and read it fluently in your native tongue within minutes. That's the magic BookTranslator delivers. It's a specialized online tool designed to translate entire books and documents while meticulously preserving their original formatting—think chapters, images, footnotes, and layout. Powered by advanced ChatGPT-based technology, it goes beyond simple word-for-word substitution to capture context, nuance, and the author's original intent. Whether you're a curious reader wanting to explore foreign novels, a student researching international texts, a professional handling multilingual documents, or a language learner seeking bilingual practice, BookTranslator makes the process effortless. With support for over 100 languages and a user-friendly three-step process, it transforms the daunting task of manual translation into a fast, accurate, and surprisingly affordable experience. Its core promise is simple: empowering effortless reading of global books for everyone.

Features of BookTranslator

One-Click Full Book Translation

Gone are the days of translating page by page. With BookTranslator, you upload your EPUB, PDF, DOCX, or other supported file, select your target language, and let the AI handle the rest. The system processes the entire document in one go, delivering a complete translated version. This feature is perfect for lengthy projects like novels, textbooks, or reports, saving you immense time and effort while ensuring consistency across the entire work.

Format-Preserving AI Translation

This is where BookTranslator truly shines. Unlike basic translators that output plain text, our AI engine is designed to understand and replicate the structure of your original document. When you get your translation back, it will maintain the original chapters, paragraphs, images, footnotes, and even stylistic formatting. This means you receive a polished, ready-to-read file that mirrors the look and feel of the book you uploaded, not a messy text dump.

Bilingual Comparison View

Ideal for language learners, editors, or anyone who wants to verify the translation quality, the bilingual view feature allows you to compare the original and translated texts side-by-side, line-for-line. This makes it incredibly easy to study vocabulary, understand sentence structure in another language, or check the accuracy of specific passages, turning a simple translation into a powerful learning tool.

Lightning-Fast & Multi-Language Support

Speed and breadth define this feature. BookTranslator can deliver a translated book in about one minute, eliminating long waits. Furthermore, it supports a vast array of over 100 languages, including widely spoken ones like Spanish, Chinese, French, and German, as well as many others like Hindi, Turkish, Vietnamese, and Swedish. This combination ensures quick access to content in almost any language you need.

Use Cases of BookTranslator

For Avid Readers and Book Lovers

Have you ever wanted to read a bestselling novel that hasn't been translated into your language yet? Or explore niche non-fiction from another country? BookTranslator allows readers to instantly access a global library. Upload the EPUB or PDF, and within minutes, you can be immersed in the story in your preferred language, breaking down the final barrier to worldwide literature.

For Students and Academics

Researchers and students often need to consult papers, theses, or historical texts in foreign languages. Manually translating such dense material is impractical. With BookTranslator, you can quickly get an accurate, formatted translation of academic documents or textbooks, making international research more efficient and accessible, and aiding in comprehension and citation.

For Language Learners

This tool is a fantastic companion for anyone studying a new language. By translating a book you're familiar with or uploading a simple text, you can use the bilingual comparison feature to study directly. Seeing the original and translation together helps with vocabulary acquisition, understanding grammar in context, and gaining cultural insights, all through engaging, authentic material.

For Professionals and Content Creators

Business professionals dealing with international contracts, reports, or manuals can use BookTranslator for quick, draft-level understanding of documents. Similarly, content creators, bloggers, or indie authors can translate their own work (like an ebook or subtitles for a video) to reach a broader, global audience without needing expensive human translation services for initial drafts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file formats does BookTranslator support?

BookTranslator supports a wide range of formats to suit different needs. You can upload eBooks (EPUB), documents (PDF, TXT, DOCX, MD), and even subtitle files (SRT, VTT, ASS, SSA). The maximum file size for upload is 50MB. The AI will translate the text content while striving to preserve the original formatting, especially in EPUB and PDF files.

How does the pricing work?

BookTranslator offers flexible plans. You can start as a Guest and pay per translation task, which is great for one-off projects. For regular use, the Free plan offers 1,000 free credits and a credit-based payment system that is at least 30% cheaper than Guest rates. The Pro plan ($8/month billed annually) provides the best value, offering 50,000 credits monthly, the lowest word rates (at least 60% cheaper than Guest), a 50% discount on extra credits, and permanent history storage.

Is my data and the translated content private?

Yes, BookTranslator operates with a privacy-first approach. Your uploaded files are hosted securely. Furthermore, the service is built with copyright-aware terms, meaning it is designed for translating your own content, content in the public domain, or content you have permission to translate. They do not retain your files for unauthorized use.

How accurate are the translations?

BookTranslator uses the latest ChatGPT-based AI technology, which is exceptionally good at understanding context, idioms, and cultural nuances, leading to translations that are not just accurate but also natural and fluent. While it may not match the perfection of a seasoned human translator for highly poetic or technical texts, it provides outstanding quality for general reading, learning, and professional drafting purposes.

Pricing of BookTranslator

BookTranslator provides three straightforward tiers to match different user needs. You can start translating immediately without an account using the Guest plan, which uses a pay-per-task model. For more frequent use, the Free plan is $0 per month and gives you 1,000 free credits to start, with a credit payment system that is at least 30% cheaper than Guest rates and saves your history for 30 days. The Pro plan is the best value for power users, costing $8 per month (billed annually at $96, saving 20%). It includes 50,000 credits monthly, makes translations at least 60% cheaper than the Guest rate, gives a 50% discount on purchasing extra credits, and stores your translation history forever. Notably, BookTranslator contributes 1% of your subscription to carbon removal via Stripe Climate.