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Yandex Translate

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Yandex Translate handles words, phrases, full texts, photos, documents, and web pages; the provider displays a text limit of 10,000. A third-party directory says commercial integrations require a separate cloud API, so personal use and business integration have different stated conditions. The provider also lists document formats and a file-size boundary.

This may suit readers comparing everyday translation tasks with a separate integration route, while buyers should check which conditions apply to their intended use.

Editorial review based on public sources, without hands-on testing; facts checked on 2026-11-01.

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Name
Yandex Translate
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Translators
Official site
translate.yandex.ru · No link provided
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Text, Photos, Documents, and Pages

The provider’s pages and ailist.ru describe the formats and access below, checked 2026-11-01.

  • Language examples: English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, and Russian; the provider also says it supports other languages.
  • Translation inputs: individual words and phrases, full texts, photos, documents, and web pages, according to the provider.
  • Document formats: jpg, png, gif, doc, docx, pdf, xls, xlsx, ppt, and pptx, according to the document page.
  • Text boundary: the provider’s page displays a 10,000 limit.
  • File boundary: the provider lists a maximum size of 5 MB.
  • Access: ailist.ru describes web access and mobile apps for iOS and Android.
The diagram lists languages named by Yandex Translate.
Built from facts published on translate.yandex.ru; checked 2026-11-01.

Words and Files Share the Translation Scope

The provider’s listed scope runs from individual words and phrases to full texts, photos, documents, and web pages. That makes the service’s stated coverage broader than text entry alone, though the formats do not establish how well a particular language pair or file will translate.

For documents, the provider frames online translation as English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, and other languages into Russian, and vice versa. The document page also names supported extensions and a file-size ceiling, so buyers handling uploads should check both the file type and size before relying on this route.

A third-party listing describes text, website, image, and document translation as part of the service. These descriptions are source-specific; they do not establish equivalent workflows across every listed format.

The diagram lists the content types Yandex Translate handles.
Built from facts published on translate.yandex.ru; checked 2026-11-01.

Microphone Permission Enters the Workflow

The service asks for browser microphone permission.

Third-party descriptions add app-based functions: irecommend.ru lists conversation translation, while an App Store reviewer describes photo translation, live-photo translation, and saved words for vocabulary learning. A separate ailist.ru listing says the service supports more than 90 languages.

The provider warns that collections may not work in incognito mode. On apps.apple.com, a reviewer reports that the microphone turned off quickly during dictation, including during short pauses; another reports a lack of offline support for Czech. These are individual reports, not statements of provider policy.

The diagram lists file formats named on the document translation page.
Built from facts published on translate.yandex.ru; checked 2026-11-01.

Free Listings Differ on Their Conditions

Third-party pages use different descriptions of free access, checked 2026-11-01; the sources do not state the same qualification.

  • irecommend.ru — its reviewer describes the app as free of charge — checked 2026-11-01.
  • ailist.ru — free interface for personal, non-commercial use — checked 2026-11-01.
  • toolfox.ru — lists Yandex Perevodchik as free and says it has a free version — checked 2026-11-01.

The personal-use qualification comes from ailist.ru; it should not be silently extended to the broader free descriptions on the other pages. The same directory says commercial integrations require a separate cloud API. This distinguishes the listed interface from the integration route, without establishing its setup or commercial terms.

Check API, Terms, and Data Handling

Before relying on an integration, ask the provider what the separate API route covers and what setup it requires. In general, buyers should confirm which functions are available through the interface and which require an integration.

Ask which terms govern the intended use and what restrictions apply to the relevant content or workflow. For handling sensitive material, ask what data is collected, how it is stored, and how long it is retained.

Also confirm which support channel handles technical or account questions and what response process applies. These are checks to put to a provider; the answers should be reviewed against the intended use before adoption.

The Listed Formats Cover Several Tasks

  • The provider lists words, phrases, full texts, photos, documents, and web pages, covering several distinct translation inputs.
  • The document page names jpg, png, gif, doc, docx, pdf, xls, xlsx, ppt, and pptx as supported formats.
  • The provider describes document translation from English, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, and other languages into Russian and vice versa.
  • ailist.ru describes web access and mobile apps for iOS and Android, giving readers more than one stated access route.

Text, Files, and App Reports Add Friction

The provider and named third-party sources document limits and individual app concerns; the source pages were checked 2026-11-01.

  • ailist.ru says commercial integrations require a separate cloud API.
  • On apps.apple.com, a reviewer reported frequent translation errors and difficulty finding some words.
  • On apps.apple.com, a reviewer reported that the app stopped working after the last two or three updates.

Several details are missing; they are listed under What we could not confirm.

The diagram shows the text counter limit and an incognito-mode note.
Built from facts published on translate.yandex.ru; checked 2026-11-01.

Compare Translators by Format and Access

In general, compare translation tools by the language pairs and formats you need, including document and image workflows. Check text and upload limits, API access, privacy statements, and support arrangements against your intended use.

Personal Translation Has the Clearest Fit

The listed formats suit readers whose work involves translating words, longer text, photos, documents, or web pages. For document uploads, check the supported file types and size boundary against the files you need to process.

ailist.ru describes the interface as free for personal, non-commercial use. The same directory says commercial integrations require a separate cloud API, so buyers planning a business connection should clarify that route before relying on the interface description.

What we could not confirm

  • Pricing, plans, trial, and refund terms
  • Applicable terms of use and restrictions
  • Company legal entity, address, and history
  • Support channels and response times
  • Integration setup requirements

Questions About Yandex Translate’s Scope

Which translation formats does the provider list?

The provider lists individual words, phrases, full texts, photos, documents, and web pages as translation inputs. The listing identifies the service’s stated scope, rather than establishing translation quality for each format or language pair.

Which document formats appear on the provider’s page?

The document page lists jpg, png, gif, doc, docx, pdf, xls, xlsx, ppt, and pptx among supported formats. Check the listed extension and the file’s size before choosing the document workflow.

What limits apply to text and document uploads?

The provider displays a text counter with a limit of 10,000. Its document page lists files up to 5 MB. These are separate boundaries for text entry and document uploads.

What does ailist.ru say about basic access?

ailist.ru says basic translation does not require registration or payment. The same directory separately describes the interface as free for personal, non-commercial use. Those statements are that source’s descriptions of access.

Why might microphone permission or incognito mode matter?

The provider asks for browser microphone permission and warns that collections may not work in incognito mode. These points concern browser permissions and collections; they do not establish a complete description of voice input.

Use the Formats Within Their Boundaries

Fits if the listed translation inputs match your tasks and your text and document uploads fit the provider’s stated boundaries.

Probably not if commercial integration is central and you have not clarified the separate API route.

Main risk… treating third-party descriptions of personal free use as terms for commercial use; ailist.ru makes that distinction.

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How we put this page together

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