Translate IDML documents—universal compatibility and seamless collaboration
Professional translation of .idml interchange format files. Fully compatible with all InDesign versions. Flawlessly preserves stylesheets, master pages, and layout structure. Perfect for team collaboration and cross-version publishing workflows.
Superior to traditional IDML translation
"IDML is InDesign’s standard interchange format. O.Translator provides comprehensive support for .idml translation, ensuring files open smoothly across all versions of InDesign. Preserves all paragraph styles and master page settings, making it the optimal choice for team collaboration and version compatibility."
Not just translating text,
but restoring the soul of your documents
Superior Version Compatibility
Native support for IDML structure. Regardless of which version of InDesign you use, translated files open flawlessly with no compatibility errors.
Full preservation of style definitions
Strictly inherits original paragraph, character, and object styles, ensuring the translated content is automatically formatted for consistent visual appearance.
Master page translation
Automatically translates all fixed content on master pages, such as headers, footers, and section markers, maintaining the integrity of your document’s overall structure.
Intelligent text processing
Intelligently adjusts text box content to accommodate language length differences, minimizing overset text and streamlining layout efficiency.
Table and Table of Contents Support
Accurately translates complex table content and auto-generated table of contents structures, preserving their editable and updateable properties.
Lightweight, high-speed processing
Compared to .indd, IDML files are smaller. Our engine processes and translates them more rapidly, accelerating delivery.
Why does format matter?
- Precise formatting is the hallmark of professionalism.
- Reduce secondary formatting time.
- Ensure accurate and precise information delivery.
Core translation scenarios
Reliably meeting every translation scenario
Cross-version Collaboration
Addresses the challenge of inconsistent software versions within teams. Translated IDML files are compatible from legacy CS4 to the latest CC versions.
Localization Workflow
As the standard format for CAT tools, IDML is perfectly suited for integration into professional localization workflows, enabling automated processing.
Large-scale Publishing Projects
Lightweight IDML files transfer more quickly, making them ideal for translating text-heavy books and manuals.
Differentiated advantages
Why do professional teams choose us?
Interchange Format Specialist
Optimized specifically for the XML structure of IDML. Ensures no tags are compromised during translation, maintaining robust file integrity.
Seamless Workflow Integration
IDML is an industry standard. Our translations integrate directly with other typesetting or proofreading stages for seamless workflow connectivity.
Free Preview
IDML free preview is also supported. Please verify the translation quality and layout fidelity before importing into InDesign.
Translation FAQs
Easy Translation in Just 3 Steps
1. Upload Your File
Click Translation page , Access the operational interface and complete the login process if required.
Supports over 30 common document formats including PDF, Word, and Excel - simply drag and drop or select your files.
2. Select Translation Language
Simply configure your source language and desired target language—we support translation between over 80 languages.
3. Start Translation and Await Results
You don't need to remain on the page while waiting. Once translation is completed, we will immediately notify you via email to review the results.
Complimentary Trial Translation – Pay Only When Satisfied
We support free translation of selected sections. Continue once you're satisfied with the results.
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