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Translate PowerPoint & Word Documents Online

The fastest way to translate your presentations and documents while keeping the original layout. Supports .pptx, .ppt, and .docx formats.

Preserve your layout. Enhance your reach.
AI-powered translation for modern documents.

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Supports .pptx, .ppt and .docx up to 31MB

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European Data Protection Standard GDPR Compliant

We prioritize your privacy. Fully compliant with GDPR, DSGVO, and RGPD standards. Files are automatically deleted after processing. We never train AI on your data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I translate a PowerPoint file online? expand_more

Upload your .pptx or .ppt file to Repraze, select your source and target languages, and click Translate. Your translated file will be ready to download in minutes with all original layouts and formatting preserved.

Does Repraze preserve slide layouts during translation? expand_more

Yes. Repraze uses AI to translate only the text while keeping your original formatting, fonts, images, charts, and layouts intact. The output is a fully editable .pptx or .docx file.

What file formats does Repraze support? expand_more

Repraze supports PowerPoint files (.pptx, .ppt) and Word documents (.docx). Upload up to 31MB per file.

How many languages can Repraze translate into? expand_more

Repraze supports over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, and many more. Auto-detection is available for the source language.

Is my uploaded data safe? expand_more

Absolutely. Repraze is fully GDPR compliant. Your files are automatically deleted after processing, stored on EU servers, and we never use your documents to train AI models.

Can I translate Word documents too? expand_more

Yes. Repraze translates both PowerPoint (.pptx, .ppt) and Word (.docx) documents. Word documents use 1 credit per 1,500 characters, while PowerPoint files use 1 credit per slide.

Is there an API for automated translations? expand_more

Yes. Pro and Business plan users get access to the Repraze REST API for programmatic document translation. Check our API documentation for details.

Configure Translation

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  • format_shapes Layout Preservation: We use advanced AI to reconstruct your document's original formatting, including fonts, images, and complex tables.
  • security Privacy First: Your files are processed securely and are automatically permanently deleted from our servers shortly after translation.
  • extension Multi-Format Support: We support both PowerPoint (.pptx) and Word (.docx) documents with the same high fideltiy.

Simple Pricing

Pick a plan that works for you. Cancel anytime.

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Starter

Casual User

€5.99 / mo
  • check_circle 80 Credits / month
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Best Value

Pro

Freelancer

€14.99 / mo
  • verified 300 Credits / month
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Business

Teams & Agencies

€49.99 / mo
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What are Credits?

Our unified credit system works across all document types. 1 Credit = 1 Slide in presentations, or 1 Credit = 1,500 Characters in Word documents (including spaces).

Developer Access

Repraze API

Integrate professional document translation directly into your applications. Available for Pro and Business plans.

1 Authentication

Authenticate your requests by including your secret API key in the x-api-key header. You can generate your key in the Account Settings.

curl https://repraze.app/api/v1/me \
  -H "x-api-key: rpz_your_api_key_here"

2 Base URL

https://repraze.app/api/v1

3 Endpoints

GET /api/v1/me

Get your account information and credit balance.

curl https://repraze.app/api/v1/me -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Response

{
  "email": "you@example.com",
  "tier": "pro",
  "subscription": {
    "limit": 300,
    "used": 45,
    "remaining": 255
  },
  "boughtCredits": 100,
  "totalCreditsAvailable": 355
}
POST /api/v1/translate

Start a new translation job. Supports .pptx, .ppt, and .docx files.

Parameters (multipart/form-data)

  • file (required) - The document file to translate
  • sourceLang (optional) - Source language code (e.g., 'en', 'de'). Default: 'auto'
  • targetLang (optional) - Target language code. Default: 'en'
curl -X POST https://repraze.app/api/v1/translate \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@presentation.pptx" \
  -F "sourceLang=en" \
  -F "targetLang=es"

Response

{
  "jobId": "abc123-def456-...",
  "status": "processing"
}
GET /api/v1/status/:jobId

Check the status of a translation job. Poll this endpoint until status is "completed" or "error".

curl https://repraze.app/api/v1/status/JOB_ID -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Response (processing)

{
  "status": "processing",
  "progress": 45
}

Response (completed)

{
  "status": "completed",
  "progress": 100,
  "downloadUrl": "https://storage.googleapis.com/...",
  "originalName": "presentation.pptx"
}

Response (error)

{
  "status": "error",
  "error": "Translation failed: insufficient credits"
}

4 Credit Usage

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PowerPoint (.pptx, .ppt)

1 credit per slide

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Word (.docx)

1 credit per 1,500 characters

Note: Subscription credits are used first. One-time purchased credits are only consumed after your monthly allowance is exhausted.

5 Error Codes

Code Description
401 Missing or invalid API key
403 API access not available for your plan (requires Pro or Business)
404 Job not found
429 Insufficient credits
500 Internal server error

6 Complete Example (Node.js) 

const fs = require('fs');
const FormData = require('form-data');

const API_KEY = 'rpz_your_api_key_here';
const BASE_URL = 'https://repraze.app/api/v1';

async function translateDocument(filePath, targetLang) {
  // 1. Check credits first
  const meRes = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/me`, {
    headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY }
  });
  const account = await meRes.json();
  console.log(`Credits available: ${account.totalCreditsAvailable}`);

  // 2. Submit translation job
  const form = new FormData();
  form.append('file', fs.createReadStream(filePath));
  form.append('targetLang', targetLang);

  const submitRes = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/translate`, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY },
    body: form
  });
  const { jobId } = await submitRes.json();
  console.log(`Job started: ${jobId}`);

  // 3. Poll for completion
  let status = 'processing';
  while (status === 'processing') {
    await new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, 2000)); // Wait 2s
    const statusRes = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/status/${jobId}`, {
      headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY }
    });
    const job = await statusRes.json();
    status = job.status;
    console.log(`Progress: ${job.progress}%`);

    if (status === 'completed') {
      console.log(`Download: ${job.downloadUrl}`);
      return job.downloadUrl;
    }
    if (status === 'error') {
      throw new Error(job.error);
    }
  }
}

translateDocument('presentation.pptx', 'es');
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Translation Complete!

Your document is ready for download.

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Ready for download

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1. Verify Layout

Open your downloaded file to ensure all slides and pages are correctly formatted.

2. Edit Freely

The output is a standard editable document. You can fine-tune text or adjust styles.

3. Need More?

Upgrade to Pro for larger files (>100MB), API access, and priority email support.

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How to Translate a PowerPoint Presentation Without Losing Formatting

January 15, 2025 • 5 min read

Translating a PowerPoint presentation sounds simple until you actually try it. Copy-paste into Google Translate? You'll spend hours reformatting every slide. Professional translators? Expensive and slow. Here's how to translate your presentations without destroying the layout.

The Problem with Traditional PowerPoint Translation

PowerPoint files (.pptx) are complex XML archives containing text, formatting rules, images, charts, and animations. When you manually extract text for translation, you lose the connection between text and its formatting. The result: broken layouts, misaligned text boxes, and hours of manual cleanup.

Common approaches and their drawbacks:

  • Copy-paste to Google Translate: Destroys all formatting. You'll need to manually reformat every slide.
  • PowerPoint's built-in translator: Only translates selected text, one piece at a time. No batch processing.
  • Export to text, translate, re-import: Extremely time-consuming and error-prone.

The AI-Powered Solution

Modern AI translation tools like Repraze solve this by working directly with the PowerPoint XML structure. Instead of extracting text, the AI translates text nodes in-place while preserving the surrounding formatting data.

Here's what gets preserved:

  • Slide layouts and master templates
  • Font styles, sizes, and colors
  • Images, charts, and SmartArt
  • Animations and transitions
  • Text box positions and sizes

Step-by-Step: Translate Your PowerPoint

  1. Upload your file — Drag your .pptx or .ppt file to the upload area. Files up to 31MB are supported.
  2. Select languages — Choose your source language (or use auto-detect) and target language. Over 100 languages are available.
  3. Download the result — Your translated presentation is ready in minutes. Open it in PowerPoint to verify and make any final adjustments.

Tips for Better Translation Results

  • Use the .pptx format — Older .ppt files need to be converted first. Save as .pptx in PowerPoint before uploading.
  • Keep text simple — Short, clear sentences translate better than complex jargon.
  • Review the output — AI translation is highly accurate but always worth a quick review for domain-specific terms.
  • Use speaker notes — Put detailed explanations in speaker notes rather than cramming text onto slides.

How Many Credits Does It Cost?

Repraze uses a simple credit system: 1 credit = 1 slide. A 20-slide presentation costs 20 credits. Free accounts get 25 credits per month, and paid plans start at just €5.99/month for 80 credits.

Ready to Translate Your Documents?

Try Repraze free — no signup required for your first 5 credits.

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