WPS Parallel Translate is a side-by-side translation feature in WPS Writer; it includes 3 core tasks, with 0 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 3 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Parallel Translate can translate selected text or an entire document and display the original text and translated text side by side, making it easier to review content sentence by sentence.
Core capabilities include:
- Start Parallel Translate from the Review tab and generate a new translated document by default.
- View the original text on the left and the translated text on the right in the generated comparison document.
- Adjust translation settings, including translation engine, source language, target language, history, download, print, and thumbnail display.
This feature is useful for bilingual reading, document review, and keeping the original text visible while checking translated content.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Use WPS Office on a macOS device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | An internet connection is required for Parallel Translate |
| Other | Sign in to your WPS account; this feature requires membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the WPS Office installer and complete setup by following the on-screen instructions |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Writer, go to the Review tab, and confirm that the Parallel Translate entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer, you can open Parallel Translate from Review, generate a new translated document by default, view the original and translation side by side, and use history, download, and print options. | In Word, users can translate a whole document or selected text from Review > Translate. A translated copy opens in a separate window for full-document translation, and selected text can be inserted back into the document. | Google Docs can translate an entire document on desktop. If the file is still in Microsoft Office editing mode, it must be converted to Google Docs format first. | Notion AI can translate an entire page or selected content inside the workspace, which is useful for multilingual notes and knowledge pages. | Acrobat can translate PDFs through Acrobat AI Assistant or Adobe Express and supports saving or exporting the translated result. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Support translation article | Google Docs translation help | Notion AI guide | Adobe Acrobat PDF translation help |
Advantage: WPS keeps the original text and translated text visible together in one result view, and also provides sentence highlighting, translation history, and bilingual document download options.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Parallel Translate is a practical choice when you need to read the original text and translated text together in the same document workflow. If your work is centered on Word files, Google Docs collaboration, Notion pages, or PDF translation, the official tools from those platforms may fit those document types more directly.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading foreign-language contracts or materials | Office users, students | Need to understand the translation while keeping the original visible | Generate a side-by-side result and review it sentence by sentence |
| 2 | Checking bilingual content | Editors, translation collaborators | Need to match the original and translated text quickly | Use sentence highlighting and left-right comparison |
| 3 | Exporting bilingual documents | Users who need saved outputs | Need to keep translated or bilingual files | Download the original, translation, or bilingual document from translation settings |
| 4 | Reviewing earlier translations | Users who process many files | Need to find previous translation results | Open Translation History from the translation settings area |
| 5 | Adjusting language and engine settings | Users working with multiple languages | Need different translation parameters for different files | Switch the engine and choose source and target languages |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel Translate | ❌ Membership is required for this feature | ✅ Available |
| Online translation after sign-in | Requires membership first | ✅ Available after sign-in |
| Translation history and document download actions | Requires membership first | ✅ Available in the translation result page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional everyday document editing | Free plan | Suitable if you do not need Parallel Translate |
| Frequent reading or organizing of foreign-language documents | WPS Premium | Gives access to Parallel Translate and related result-management features |
| Saving bilingual outputs or checking translation history regularly | WPS Premium | Better suited to repeated translation tasks |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Get WPS Premium
- Review the current plans and benefit details on the page before subscribing.
Source: WPS Office pricing page