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The best way to translate multiple documents at once?
Hi all, I need to translate a large batch of mixed files, specifically the html and Word documents into a single target language. While the built-in "Translate Document" function in Microsoft Office...
If you are comfortable with programming, to translate multiple documents at once, you can build your own batch processor.
Use a scripting language (like Python) to:
- Loop through all files in a folder.
- Use a library like python-docx for Word and BeautifulSoup for HTML to extract clean text.
- Send the text to a translation API.
- Receive the translated text and use the same libraries to write it back into a new document, mimicking the original structure.
Pros: Maximum flexibility and control, can be highly customized.
Cons: Requires significant technical expertise, high risk of mangling the format if the script isn't perfect, you are responsible for handling API costs and quotas.
Another way to translate multiple documents at once (Use DeepL Pro). If your budget allows and the language pair is supported (e.g., EN<->EU), this is a top contender for raw output quality. You might still need to handle the files in batches or use their API.