🤖 How to use AI translation

Redokun supports multiple AI translation engines, including Google Translate and DeepL—and we’re now testing support for OpenAI GPT.

💡 What Is AI Translation?

AI translation automatically translates text using artificial intelligence. In Redokun, we use trusted engines like Google Translate, DeepL, and soon OpenAI GPT to offer high-quality suggestions you can review and confirm.

🔄 How AI Translation Works in Redokun

AI Translation in Redokun gives your team a quick way to get started—every segment comes with an AI-generated suggestion, so no one starts from a blank slate. These suggestions are often highly accurate, and many teams find they only need to edit a few sentences per document.

When a user confirms or edits a translation, it’s automatically saved to your Translation Memory (TM) for future reuse. That means each correction makes the system smarter and speeds up future projects.

Redokun combines both tools to save time and boost consistency:

• TM does the heavy lifting by filling in segments that were already translated in the past.
• AI translation bridges the gaps by offering suggestions for anything new or unmatched.

Together, they speed up the process, improve consistency, and reduce repetitive work.

🔐 Is My Content Safe with AI Translation?

Yes. The AI vendors we work with (Google, DeepL, and OpenAI) clearly state that they do not store your data or use it to train their models. The content is used only to provide the requested translation.

👉 Learn more: AI Translation Vendors’ Terms of Service →

🛠️ How to Use AI Translation in Redokun

There are two primary ways to utilize AI translation within Redokun:

1. Pre-Translate the Entire Document Using AI Translation

The Pre-Translate feature automatically fills your document with AI-generated translations. This gives your team a head start—they just need to review and confirm the suggestions.

👉 Learn how to use Pre-Translate step-by-step: Pre-Translate a Document →

2. AI Translation Suggestions in the Web Editor

This approach lets you use AI one segment at a time—giving you full control and flexibility over the final result.

While translating a document in the Web Editor:

1. Click on the translation box for a specific segment.
2. Redokun will display AI-generated suggestions below the box.
3. Click on a suggestion to insert it into the translation field.
4. Edit the inserted text as needed.
5. Press Return to confirm and move to the next segment.

Once a segment is confirmed, the translation is saved to your Translation Memory. If the same sentence appears again—whether in this project or another—Redokun will suggest your previously approved translation automatically.

🌍 Quality and Language Support

• Quality varies across languages: AI translations are often reliable, but results can vary depending on the language pair. Always review tone and meaning to ensure the translation fits your context.
• AI provider availability: Not all providers (Google, DeepL, OpenAI) support every language. Redokun will show you which options are available when you pre-translate or work in the Web Editor.

🧠 Tips to Get the Best AI Translation Results

To get the most accurate and helpful suggestions from AI translation:

• Use paragraph segmentation: AI translation engines work best when segments reflect complete thoughts. We recommend enabling paragraph segmentation whenever possible. Learn more →
• Create a Glossary: You can define key terms and preferred translations using Redokun’s Glossary feature. The AI will use this information to apply your terminology consistently. How to create and use a Glossary →

🔐 AI Translation Availability and Limits

AI-powered features like Pre-Translate and translation suggestions are available based on your Redokun subscription plan.

Each plan includes a monthly or yearly AI Translation word allowance, which is deducted when AI-generated content is used. These limits ensure fair usage across accounts.

If you reach your limit:

• You can upgrade to a higher plan.
• You can also request additional word packs by contacting support@redokun.com.

👉 Learn more here: Understanding AI Translation Pricing and Word Limits →

📚 Additional Resources

• Pre-Translate a Document
• Translate Using the Web Editor

By effectively utilizing AI Translation in Redokun, you can enhance your team's efficiency and streamline your translation projects. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us at support@redokun.com.