Frequently Asked Questions
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What file formats does PixLate support?
PixLate supports PDF, JPEG, PNG, and WebP. For PDFs with selectable text, Text Layer mode translates detected text boxes at lower cost and keeps translated text editable. Scanned, illustrated, or layout-heavy pages can use Visual AI instead.
How accurate is the AI translation?
PixLate uses AI translation, OCR, and image cleanup to get you close quickly, but the product is built around review and correction. Results vary by page quality and layout, which is why the editor keeps the output editable before export.
Can I edit translations before exporting?
Yes! The Editor mode provides full control over translations. You can review, edit, and fine-tune any text before final export.
Where are my files stored?
Projects and saved files stay on your device by default. AI cleanup and Visual AI translation send selected page images for processing. Text Layer translation sends extracted text and its page geometry; generating its native preview or selectable PDF sends the source PDF for processing. PixLate does not use that processing path as cloud project storage.
Which browsers support project folders?
Folder-backed browser projects work best in Chrome and Edge. Safari and Firefox can still use Local Session, but for durable project storage we recommend Chrome, Edge, or the desktop app.
What languages are supported?
PixLate supports 100+ languages including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Bengali, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, and many more South Asian, East Asian, European, African, and Pacific languages.
How does layout preservation work?
PixLate combines page-aware AI with an editor workflow. It analyzes the page structure, renders a translated first pass back into the layout, and then lets you review and correct the result before export.
Why not just do this in chat?
Chat works for quick experiments, but iterative image editing gets expensive fast. If the result is close but wrong, PixLate gives you a place to review, correct, and rerun without starting from scratch each time.
What are the pricing plans?
PixLate uses a pay-as-you-go credit system with no subscription required. New accounts start with 5 cleanup pages and 5 translation pages, then you can buy credits when you need more.
How do I get started?
Open the Editor and import images or a PDF. For a PDF with selectable text, choose Text Layer for lower-cost editable translation; use Visual AI for scans or visually complex pages. Choose a target language, review the result, then export.
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