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 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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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 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
Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenL?
Is this app free?
How many characters can I translate at once?
How many languages does OpenL Translate support?
What payment methods are available?
Is my payment information secure?
Do students get education discounts?
What happens to my documents after they are translated?
How do I cancel my subscription?
Can I request a refund?
What's the difference between web and iOS subscriptions?
Getting Started
- 1 Visit https://openl.io and start translating using the free daily allowance (no login required to start).
- 2 Install the browser extension (Chrome or Microsoft Edge) or download the iPhone app for in-page and side-panel translation features.
- 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
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
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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