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Cloud-based AI PDF translator for researchers

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Readable - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: September 2026

Readable overview

What is Readable?

Readable is a cloud-based AI-powered PDF translation tool designed to translate English PDF documents into Japanese while preserving the original document structure. Multi-column formatting, figures, tables, and headings are retained post-translation, and output is delivered in a bilingual side-by-side format that places the original and translated text in parallel for direct comparison. Translations are completed in approximately 30 seconds. A Chrome browser extension extends functionality to PDFs viewed directly in-browser, without requiring a separate file upload workflow.

The platform targets researchers, graduate students, academics, and business professionals who regularly process English-language academic papers, technical specifications, and contracts. It is deployed across industries including universities, IT companies, retail, and manufacturing. A custom dictionary and terminology registration feature allows users to define domain-specific vocabulary, improving translation accuracy for specialized or technical content. Large-volume PDF support accommodates high-throughput document workflows common among professional translators and enterprise teams.

Readable offers a free plan with multiple translation allowances, making it accessible for individual or low-volume use cases. Pro Premium plan subscribers gain access to a ChatGPT-powered translation option and expanded multilingual support, providing higher accuracy and broader language coverage for advanced use cases. The AI engine incorporates advanced layout analysis technology to parse complex PDF structures, maintaining document fidelity throughout the translation process.

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Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum

Training options

Documentation
Videos

Readable FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Readable?

Readable has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Small Business, Mid-size Business, Large Enterprises


Q. What level of support does Readable offer?

Readable offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum

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