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For a complete overview of document translation, including more detailed write-ups of request parameters, please see the Translate documents entry.
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Language of the text to be translated. If this parameter is omitted, the API will attempt to detect the language of the text and translate it.
The language into which the text should be translated.
The document file to be translated. The file name should be included in this part's content disposition. As an alternative, the filename parameter can be used. The following file types and extensions are supported:
docx - Microsoft Word Documentpptx - Microsoft PowerPoint Documentxlsx - Microsoft Excel Documentpdf - Portable Document Formathtm / html - HTML Documenttxt - Plain Text Documentxlf / xliff - XLIFF Document, version 2.1The name of the uploaded file. Can be used as an alternative to including the file name in the file part's content disposition.
File extension of desired format of translated file, for example: docx. If unspecified, by default the translated file will be in the same format as the input file.
Sets whether the translated text should lean towards formal or informal language.
This feature is only available for certain target languages. Setting this parameter
with a target language that does not support formality will fail, unless one of the
prefer_... options are used.
Possible options are:
default (default)more - for a more formal languageless - for a more informal languageprefer_more - for a more formal language if available, otherwise fallback to default formalityprefer_less - for a more informal language if available, otherwise fallback to default formalityA unique ID assigned to a glossary.
The document function returns a JSON object containing the ID and encryption key assigned to the uploaded document. Once received by the server, uploaded documents are immediately encrypted using a uniquely generated encryption key. This key is not persistently stored on the server. Therefore, it must be stored by the client and sent back to the server with every subsequent request that refers to this particular document.
A unique ID assigned to the uploaded document and the translation process. Must be used when referring to this particular document in subsequent API requests.
A unique key that is used to encrypt the uploaded document as well as the resulting translation on the server side. Must be provided with every subsequent API request regarding this particular document.
The document ID that was sent to the client when the document was uploaded to the API.
The document encryption key that was sent to the client when the document was uploaded to the API.
The document status request returns a JSON object containing the document ID that was used in the request as well as string indicating the current status of the translation process. While the translation is running, the estimated number of seconds remaining until the process is done is also included in the response.
A unique ID assigned to the uploaded document and the requested translation process. The same ID that was used when requesting the translation status.
A short description of the state the document translation process is currently in. Possible values are:
queued - the translation job is waiting in line to be processedtranslating - the translation is currently ongoingdone - the translation is done and the translated document is ready for downloaderror - an irrecoverable error occurred while translating the documentEstimated number of seconds until the translation is done.
This parameter is only included while status is "translating".
The number of characters billed to your account. The characters will only be billed after a successful download request.
A short description of the error, if available. Note that the content is subject to change. This parameter may be included if an error occurred during translation.
The document ID that was sent to the client when the document was uploaded to the API.
The document encryption key that was sent to the client when the document was uploaded to the API.
The document is provided as a download. There is no other data included in the response besides the document data. The content type used in the response corresponds to the document type.