This guide covers WPS Parallel Translate for full-document bilingual viewing; it includes 3 core tasks, 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 stated | Shown in the feature notes |
About This Feature
Overview
Parallel Translate lets you translate selected text or an entire document and view the original text alongside the translated text for sentence-by-sentence reading.
Core capabilities include:
- Start Parallel Translate from the Review tab and run translation on the document.
- Review the bilingual result with the original text on the left and the translated text on the right, with matching sentence highlighting on hover.
- Adjust translation settings such as translation engine, source language, target language, translation history, layout, and zoom.
This feature is useful for reading foreign-language materials, checking machine-translated content, and preparing bilingual documents. For important content, review the translated result manually before final use.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is required for translation |
| Other | Sign in to your WPS account; this feature requires membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| 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 the Review tab. It translates the full document into a new bilingual view and supports side-by-side reading, engine switching, language selection, AI-enhanced translation, term base options, layout switching, and translation history. | Word can translate selected text or an entire document. Full-document translation opens a translated copy in a separate window and requires an internet connection. Some availability depends on Microsoft 365 subscription or supported versions. | Google Docs can translate a document from the Tools menu and creates a translated copy. If the file is in Microsoft Office editing mode, you need to convert it to Google Docs format first. | Notion AI can translate an entire page and also supports translation through page actions or AI-assisted workflows inside the workspace. | Adobe Acrobat can translate PDFs through Acrobat and Adobe Express workflows, with options for all pages, one page, or selected text, then export the translated PDF. |
| Official Source | — | Translate text into a different language | Translate documents or write in a different language | What is Notion AI? | Translate text using Adobe Express in Acrobat |
Advantage: The original and translated text can be reviewed together in one bilingual reading view.; It also includes translation history, layout switching, and terminology-related settings.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Parallel Translate is well suited to document-reading and review scenarios where you need to compare the original text and the translated text at the same time. If your work is centered on Word files, Google Docs collaboration, Notion pages, or PDF translation, the built-in workflow of each platform may fit better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading foreign-language contracts or materials | Office users, students | Need to understand a full foreign-language document quickly | Generate a bilingual comparison document with Parallel Translate |
| 2 | Checking machine translation results | Editors, translators | Need to compare the source and translation sentence by sentence | Use the bilingual view and hover highlighting to review matching content |
| 3 | Keeping terminology consistent | Team users | Professional terms may be translated inconsistently | Add personal or system term bases in translation settings |
| 4 | Adjusting reading layout | Long-document users | Different users prefer left-right or top-bottom reading | Switch the comparison layout and adjust zoom |
| 5 | Reviewing earlier results | Users who translate documents often | Need to find previous translation records | Open Translation History from the translation settings area |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel Translate | ❌ Membership required | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Some basic features available | ✅ More complete tools included |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional document editing and basic office work | Free plan | Suitable for routine document work and basic reading needs |
| Frequent bilingual document work, Parallel Translate, or broader advanced tools | WPS Premium | Includes access to Parallel Translate, more cloud storage, and additional tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page