Openl

Openl

OpenL Translate is an AI-powered translation service that provides context-aware translations for text, images, documents, speech, and websites in 100+ languages, with browser extensions and mobile apps and tiered subscription plans for higher limits and professional features.

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Freemium API Enterprise 80/100
#14 in Translation (14 tools)
Added 5 months ago
Data reviewed Jul 16, 2026

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Best for: Translation

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Translation

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Freemium from $8.9/month, billed yearly

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Openl

OpenL Translate is an AI-first translation service that provides fast, context-aware translations across text, images, documents, speech, and websites in over 100 languages. It is positioned for both everyday users and professional workflows, offering features such as OCR for scanned PDFs, context-aware AI modes (DeepThink, Smart Context), AI detection and writing/grammar tools. OpenL delivers translations via the web app, browser extensions (Chrome, Microsoft Edge), and a mobile iPhone app, with free daily usage available and paid subscription tiers for higher usage, larger uploads, and professional features.

OpenL emphasizes privacy and payments: the site states translation data is not stored on their servers and payments are processed via a payment provider (Lemon Squeezy). The product includes tooling beyond raw translation such as grammar improvement, rewrite suggestions, language learning support, and a Translation API listed among available products.

OpenL Translate is an AI-powered translation service that provides context-aware translations for text, images, documents, speech, and websites in 100+ languages, with browser extensions and mobile apps and tiered subscription plans for higher limits and professional features.

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Key Features

AI-Powered Context-Aware Translation

Context-aware AI translations designed to read naturally for conversations, documents, and real-world use; includes modes like DeepThink and Smart Context for improved accuracy.

100+ Language Support

Supports translations across more than 100 languages, including major and niche languages (examples listed on the site).

Multi-Format Translation

Translate text, screenshots, images (PNG, JPG, WebP), PDFs (scanned PDF support), DOCX, subtitles, and audio/video files (MP3, MP4, WAV).

OCR & Pro OCR

Optical character recognition for images and scanned PDFs with an enhanced Pro OCR mode advertised for better recognition of complex images.

Browser Extensions & Mobile App

Add to Microsoft Edge, Chrome extension support and an iPhone app provide in-context and on-page translation capabilities such as a Side Panel and instant text selection translation.

AI Detection & Reviewer Tools

Unlimited AI Detection and additional tools like AI Reviewer and AI Humanizer listed among site features.

Writing & Grammar Tools

Includes grammar improvement, rewrite suggestions, and language learning support to improve writing in other languages.

Translation API

The product list includes a 'Translation API' option for programmatic access (API listed on the product list).

Privacy & Local History

Site states translation data is not stored; translation history remains only in the local browser.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Free daily usage for text, image, document, and speech translation; free plan allows translating 1,500 characters at a time and starting without logging in.

Starter

$8.9/month, billed yearly
  • Unlimited Fast Credits
  • 3 image-to-image translations/day
  • Supports scanned PDF translations — 10 scanned PDF translations/day
  • Up to 30,000 characters at once

Pro (Most Popular)

$9.9/month, billed yearly (50% off shown)
  • 1,000 Advanced Credits/month
  • Unlimited Fast Credits
  • 10 image-to-image translations/day
  • Supports scanned PDF translations — 30 scanned PDF translations/day

Ultimate

$29.9/month, billed yearly
  • Unlimited Advanced Credits (note: after using 4,000 advanced credits in a month, request rate may be limited)
  • Unlimited Fast Credits
  • 30 image-to-image translations/day
  • 100 scanned PDF translations/day

Use Cases

Everyday multilingual communication

Instant translation of selected text and web pages to remove language barriers during browsing and messaging.

Professional document translation

Translate Word documents, scanned PDFs and maintain document integrity using OCR and higher character limits on paid plans for business or professional workflows.

Website and media localization

Translate website content and multimedia (subtitles, audio/video files) for broader audience reach.

Language learning and writing assistance

Grammar tools, rewrite suggestions and language learning support help students and professionals improve writing and comprehension in other languages.

Developer integrations

Translation API (listed) for programmatic translation in applications or services.

Integrations

Chrome extension

Browser extension to translate selected text and provide a Side Panel for longer content and in-page translations.

Microsoft Edge extension

Edge extension providing instant translations and Side Panel support on the Edge browser.

iPhone app

Mobile app for iOS to access OpenL features on iPhone (noted that iOS subscriptions are separate from web subscriptions).

Translation API

Listed among product offerings for programmatic translation access (page lists 'Translation API').

Lemon Squeezy (payments)

Payments and transactions are processed by the payment provider Lemon Squeezy, which handles encryption and card processing.

Benefits

Fast, context-aware AI translations across multiple content types (text, images, documents, speech).
Supports a wide range of languages (100+) including niche and historical variants.
Privacy-forward handling: translations are deleted after processing and history is stored only locally in the browser.

Limitations

Free plan character limit: free users can translate up to 1,500 characters at a time.
Rate limiting for heavy usage: Ultimate plan notes that after using 4,000 advanced credits in a month, the request rate may be limited to prevent abuse.
Platform subscription separation: web and iOS subscriptions are separate and cannot be shared across devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OpenL?
OpenL is an AI-powered translation software for text, images, documents, and speech supporting more than 100 languages and providing context-aware translations, writing and grammar tools, and language learning support.
Is this app free?
Yes. OpenL includes free daily usage for text, image, document, and speech translation and you can start without logging in; paid subscriptions are available for more credits and higher limits.
How many characters can I translate at once?
On the free plan you can translate 1,500 characters at a time; paid plans support much longer translations with higher limits.
How many languages does OpenL Translate support?
OpenL provides translation in over 100 languages, covering major languages and niche options (the site lists many examples).
What payment methods are available?
The site states cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club, JCB), Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal are accepted; additional methods may be available by country.
Is my payment information secure?
Payments are handled by the payment provider Lemon Squeezy using encryption and industry standards; OpenL states it does not access or store payment information.
Do students get education discounts?
Yes — students and educators with an .edu email can email [email protected] to receive a 30% education discount code (one discounted application per year).
What happens to my documents after they are translated?
OpenL states it does not store translation data and that all data is immediately deleted after translation; translation history remains only in the local browser and is never uploaded to their servers.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel any time via the Billing page; cancellations take effect after the current billing cycle ends.
Can I request a refund?
Refunds can be requested according to the site's Refund Policy; refer to that policy for details on eligibility.
What's the difference between web and iOS subscriptions?
Web subscriptions are for the website only and iOS subscriptions are for the iOS app only; they cannot be used across devices.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Visit https://openl.io and start translating using the free daily allowance (no login required to start).
  2. 2 Install the browser extension (Chrome or Microsoft Edge) or download the iPhone app for in-page and side-panel translation features.
  3. 3 If you need higher limits or professional features, sign up and upgrade to a paid subscription via the Billing page; students/educators can email [email protected] for a 30% education discount code.

Support

email

Contact support or request education discounts via [email protected].

billing

Manage or cancel subscriptions via the Billing page on the website.

docs

Site provides resources such as a blog, privacy policy, terms of use and product pages (Translate, API, tools) on openl.io.

refund policy

Refunds are handled according to the Refund Policy linked from the site.

API

Available: Yes
Rate Limits:

The site lists a note that after using 4,000 advanced credits in a month, request rates may be limited (mentioned under Ultimate plan).

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