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How to Translate a Whole Text or Markdown File on iPhone
Import a plain text or Markdown file from Files and translate it in one pass. On-device, the free plan allows 2,048 characters and about 500 tokens; Long Text or Pro lifts that. Cloud translates whole documents (up to 30,000 characters) with credits and a consistent tone.
The problem
You have a long note, a draft or a document to translate, and the only way is to paste it a paragraph at a time. You lose your place, miss a paragraph, and the same term gets translated three different ways. Long documents also tend to be the ones you least want to upload to a website.
How it works
Import a plain text or Markdown file from the Files app. The text appears in the source box and you translate it like any other input.
There are two ways to handle length:
| On-device | Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 2,048 characters and about 500 tokens | Credits, up to 30,000 characters |
| Long Text or Pro | No length limit | Same |
| Privacy | Stays on the phone | Sent to LingoAI’s server |
| Consistency | Good | Whole document in one pass, so names and terms stay consistent; formal or casual tone |
Steps
- Open the import option and choose a
.txtor Markdown file. - Pick the target language.
- Pick the engine. See engines.
- Translate and read the result.
- Copy or share it.
Notes
- Markdown structure. Headings and lists are text, and a translation may need a quick formatting check.
- Long files on-device are limited unless you have Long Text or Pro.
- Cloud shows an estimate of credits before you translate, so a long document doesn’t surprise you.
- If Cloud fails, the app can retry on-device (if the text is within your limits) and tells you it did.
- Sensitive documents: stay on-device.
FAQ
What formats can I import? Plain text and Markdown files.
How long can a file be? On-device: 2,048 characters and about 500 tokens on the free plan, unlimited with Long Text or Pro. Cloud accepts up to 30,000 characters per request.
Why would I use Cloud for a document? It translates the whole document in one pass, which keeps names and terms consistent, and lets you choose a formal or casual tone.