Frequently asked questions
What exactly does translAI do?
It reads the sung lyrics in your score, translates them into the language you choose and prints the translation in a new line directly under the original text. The rest of the page stays exactly as it was; the music below simply moves down a little to make room.
Which files can I upload?
PDF, JPG, PNG, WEBP, TIFF (also multi-page), HEIC photos from iPhone, and Word (.docx) files that contain pictures of the score. Up to 60 pages and 50 MB per file.
Which languages are available?
Translation into English, Bulgarian, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese and Korean. The score itself can be in almost any language: Italian, German, French, Russian, Czech, Latin, Spanish, English and others.
How good is the translation?
The text is read, corrected and translated, and every translation is then checked a second time against the meaning of the whole sentence. It is very accurate, but it is still an automatic translation: for a performance, go over the nuances with your teacher or coach.
What is the “word to stress”?
An option you switch on when you upload: in every phrase we highlight in yellow the word that carries the meaning and the feeling, so you know which one to lean on. After the translation you can change the marked words or choose your own in My scores, at no extra cost.
Can I also get a transcription?
Yes. Switch on “Transcription (IPA) above the lyrics” and above every syllable we print how it is sung, in the International Phonetic Alphabet and following lyric diction: lyric Italian, German stage pronunciation, sung French, American or British English depending on the composer. It costs no extra pages.
What counts as a page?
Each page of your file that has sung lyrics counts as one page. Title pages and piano-only pages are not counted.
How long does it take?
Usually a few minutes for an aria or a song; longer scores take a little more. You can close the page. We e-mail you when it is ready.
What about songs with several verses, duets or choirs?
Each sung line is translated on its own: every verse of a strophic song, and each voice in a duet or ensemble.
Does it work with handwritten scores?
Not yet. translAI is made for printed scores, including scans and clear phone photos of printed pages.
Is my score private?
Yes. Your files are used only to make your translation, are kept while your plan is active and for 30 days after it ends (the free sample for 7 days), or less if you delete them, and are not used for anything else.
How do I cancel?
Anytime, in My scores. Your plan stays active until the end of the period you have paid for.
Why is translAI not available in my country?
Because of the rules of our technology partners, translAI may be used only in certain countries. See the page on availability by country.
Do unused pages carry over?
No. Your allowance starts fresh at the beginning of every period you pay for.
How do I pay?
Securely, through Stripe. It is a global payments platform used by millions of businesses, including Amazon, Google, Shopify and Salesforce. With Stripe you can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Can I get a refund?
See Cancellation & refunds for your rights and how to ask for a refund.
What if I need more pages?
Write to us. We will find a solution for teachers, studios and choirs.