Translate EPUB books with Seka for long-form reading. Upload a book, configure language and style, then read a structured translation with context in view.
Upload, configure, and read
Start with the translation entry, choose an EPUB from your device, and review the detected book details. Select a target language, choose a translation style, add a glossary when useful, and confirm the Credits shown for the task.
Upload an EPUB and check the file summary before continuing.
Choose language, style, and optional glossary settings.
Open the translated reading view when the task is ready.
Keep long-form context in view
Books carry meaning across chapters, recurring names, and shifts in tone. The reading workflow keeps the translated text organized for sustained reading instead of treating every line as an isolated snippet.
Move through the book by chapter and reading position.
Return to the reading view as translation progress becomes available.
Use the same task context when reviewing a passage or continuing later.
Glossary and style controls
Use a glossary for names and terms that need consistency, then select a style that fits the text. These settings are part of the translation configuration and are reviewed before you submit.
Glossaries help keep chosen terms consistent across a book.
Style settings guide how the translated text is expressed.
The configured language and style remain visible in the task flow.
Private Translation and Collab Projects
Private Translation is a focused workflow for your own reading task. Collab Projects are designed for shared translation work and community participation. Choose the path that matches who will work on the book.
Use Private Translation when one account owns the reading task.
Use a Collab Project when you want a shared project space.
The EPUB Translator page starts with the private translation entry.
For readers, authors, and publishers
Readers can prepare a book for personal reading. Authors and publishers can use the workflow to inspect how a translated edition reads before deciding what to do next. Always review rights, permissions, and distribution requirements for the source and translated work.
Readers: prepare long-form material in a chosen target language.
Authors: review terminology and style choices in context.
Publishers: evaluate a reading workflow before a wider release.
Formats and Credits
The upload control shows the formats enabled for the current service configuration. The current translation entry fallback accepts TXT and EPUB. Before you confirm a task, Seka shows the Credits required for the selected file and options; timing depends on the book and service workload.
Check the upload control for the formats available to you.
Review the Credits amount before submitting.
Do not upload a file unless you have the right to translate it.
EPUB translation questions
How long does an EPUB translation take?
Timing depends on the book, selected options, and current service workload. The task flow shows progress and indicates when the reading view is ready.
Can I read while an EPUB translation is in progress?
When the selected workflow supports reading as translation progresses, Seka can take you to the reading view as content becomes available. Otherwise, open the completed task when processing finishes.
How accurate is an EPUB translation?
Output can vary by language, genre, terminology, and source quality. Use style and glossary controls, then review important passages instead of treating an automated translation as a final editorial or legal version.
Can I translate any EPUB I find online?
Only translate material you are allowed to use. You are responsible for copyright, permission, privacy, and distribution obligations for the source and translated work.