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188Some JSON, XLSX, and XLIFF files contain HTML-formatted content, especially when exported from tools like Content Management Systems (CMSs). To ensure this content is translated correctly, Redokun offers the option to <b>treat the text as HTML</b>.</p> 189<p>When uploading a file containing HTML, Redokun preserves the file's internal structure and processes the HTML formatting appropriately, extracting only the translatable text while keeping the code intact.</p> 190<hr role="separator"> 191<h2 id="-Special-Considerations-iMH7E">ð ï¸ Special Considerations</h2> 192<h3 id="Adobe-InDesign-files-wE0Oi">Adobe InDesign files</h3> 193<p>If you want to set up the perfect translation workflow when working with Adobe InDesign files, check out our ebook: <a href="https://redokun.com/l/simple-indesign-file-translation">Make InDesign file translation simple and fast</a>.</p> 194<h3 id="Adobe-Illustrator-Files-Blgua">Adobe Illustrator Files</h3> 195<p>To translate <code class="inline-code">.ai</code> , <code class="inline-code">.eps</code> , or <code class="inline-code">.svg</code> files, use Redokun's Illustrator script. For detailed instructions, refer to the <a href="//help.redokun.com/article/56-translate-adobe-illustrator-files">Adobe Illustrator Translation Guide</a>.</p> 196<h3 id="XLIFF-Files-Ns2Ys">XLIFF Files</h3> 197<p>Redokun fully supports XLIFF files generated by <a href="https://redokun.com/blog/rise-360-translation" target="_blank">Articulate Rise 360</a> and Articulate Storyline 360. XLIFF files created with other platforms (eg. Intellum Evolve) work out of the box using the generic settings.</p> 198<h3 id="HTML-Content-in-Files-Mvt1G">HTML Content in Files</h3> 199<p>For <code class="inline-code">.json</code> , <code class="inline-code">.xlsx</code> , and <code class="inline-code">.xliff</code> files containing HTML content, the content inside the HTML elements will be extracted instead of the HTML itself. This ensures proper handling of structured content and formatting.</p> 200<hr role="separator"> 201<h2 id="-Known-Limitations-Z8-gO">â ï¸ Known Limitations</h2> 202<ul> 203 <li><strong>PowerPoint (</strong><code class="inline-code"><strong>.pptx</strong></code> <strong>)</strong>: 204 <ul> 205 <li>Redokun imports hidden slides but does not import slide notes.</li> 206 <li>Some styles inside SmartArt elements might not be preserved (e.g. font sizes)</li> 207 </ul></li> 208 <li><strong>InDesign (</strong><code class="inline-code"><strong>.idml</strong></code> <strong>)</strong>: 209 <ul> 210 <li>Imports all content from all layers and pages, including Parent Pages.</li> 211 <li>Does not support translation of endnotes; these remain untranslated.</li> 212 <li>Some inline objects (e.g. shapes like a rectangle) can prevent a correct text segmentation.</li> 213 </ul></li> 214 <li><strong>General</strong>: Currently, there is no way to filter or exclude parts of documents or strings that match a specific pattern.</li> 215</ul> 216<hr role="separator"> 217<h2 id="-XLIFF-File-Limitations-mTxss">â ï¸ XLIFF File Limitations</h2> 218<p>While Redokun supports the XLIFF 1.2 format, it does not support:</p> 219<ul> 220 <li>XLIFF 2.0</li> 221 <li>Translations embedded in the <code class="inline-code"><target></code> tags of bilingual XLIFF files (Redokun extracts only the source text for translation)</li> 222</ul> 223<p>ð <a href="//help.redokun.com/article/50-translate-a-bilingual-document-online" target="_blank">Learn more about translating XLIFF files â</a></p> 224<hr role="separator"> 225<h2 id="-Translating-linked-or-embedded-content-U9Gbj"><b>ð§© Translating linked or embedded content</b></h2> 226<p>When a document includes content from another fileâlike a chart, text block, or external referenceâwhether Redokun can translate that content depends on how it was added and how the source file handles it.</p> 227<h3 id="-Results-may-vary-ACBhw">â ï¸ <b>Results may vary</b></h3> 228<p>Redokunâs ability to extract and translate this content depends on:</p> 229<ol> 230 <li>The software used to create the file (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, InDesign).</li> 231 <li>How the content was added (embedded vs. linked).</li> 232 <li>Whether the original application syncs or reloads linked elements.</li> 233</ol> 234<p>In some cases, Redokun can extract and translate the text. But when content is <b>linked</b> from another file:</p> 235<ul> 236 <li>Redokun may not be able to access it.</li> 237 <li>Or the translation might be lost if the original content is reloaded by the source app.</li> 238</ul> 239<h3 id="-Best-practice-_rWkR">ð¡ <b>Best practice</b></h3> 240<ol> 241 <li>
241Avoid linking external content that needs to be translated.</li> 242 <li>Instead, keep all translatable content inside the main file you upload to Redokun.</li> 243</ol> 244<p>This gives you the best chance of a smooth and complete translation process.</p> 245<hr role="separator"> 246<h2 id="-Need-Support-for-Other-Formats-X4OE2">ð© Need Support for Other Formats?</h2> 247<p>If you don't see the file format you need to translate, please <a href="mailto:[email protected]">contact us</a>. We're continually working to expand our supported file types.</p> 248 </article> 249 250 <div class="articleRatings" data-article-url="https://help.redokun.com/article/55-supported-file-formats"> 251 <span class="articleRatings-question">Did this answer your question?</span> 252 <span class="articleRatings-feedback"> 253 <span class="articleRatings-feedback-tick"> 254 <svg height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" width="20" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> 255 <path d="m8 14a.997.997 0 0 1 -.707-.293l-2-2a.999.999 0 1 1 1.414-1.414l1.293 1.293 4.293-4.293a.999.999 0 1 1 1.414 1.414l-5 5a.997.997 0 0 1 -.707.293" fill="#2CC683" fill-rule="evenodd"/> 256 </svg> 257 </span> 258 <span class="articleRatings-feedback-message">Thanks for the feedback</span> 259 </span> 260 <span class="articleRatings-failure">There was a problem submitting your feedback. Please try again later.</span> 261 <div class="articleRatings-actions"> 262 <button class="rateAction rateAction--positive" data-rating="positive"> 263 <span class="sr-only">Yes</span> 264 <span class="rating-face"> 265 <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24"> 266 <path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M5.538 14.026A19.392 19.392 0 0 1 12 12.923c2.26 0 4.432.388 6.462 1.103-1.087 2.61-3.571 4.436-6.462 4.436-2.891 0-5.375-1.825-6.462-4.436zm1.847-3.872a1.846 1.846 0 1 1 0-3.692 1.846 1.846 0 0 1 0 3.692zm9.23 0a1.846 1.846 0 1 1 0-3.692 1.846 1.846 0 0 1 0 3.692z"/> 267 </svg> 268 </span> 269 </button> 270 <button class="rateAction rateAction--negative" data-rating="negative"> 271 <span class="sr-only">No</span> 272 <span class="rating-face"> 273 <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24"> 274 <path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M7.385 13.846a1.846 1.846 0 1 1 0-3.692 1.846 1.846 0 0 1 0 3.692zm9.23 0a1.846 1.846 0 1 1 0-3.692 1.846 1.846 0 0 1 0 3.692zm-.967 4.95a.992.992
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