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Immersive Translate logo — AI-powered multilingual translation tool
Zotero logo — open-source reference management software
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Bilingual PDF TranslationYour Zotero AI Companion

Built-in world-class AI translation models:
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Powered by the BabelDOC document parsing engine, translate foreign-language papers into high-quality bilingual versions with one click inside Zotero. Formulas, charts, and multi-column layouts remain intact.

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Original vs Translated
Immersive Translate Zotero Plugin bilingual translation preview showing an English academic paper translated with original layout preserved side by side
Core Features

Built for Academic Translation

Four core capabilities of the BabelDOC engine make every foreign-language paper accessible.

Perfect Layout Preservation

Advanced layout analysis technology preserves fonts, colors, multi-column structures, tables, and lists from the original document. Translated documents maintain the original's beautiful formatting.

Smart Formula Handling

Accurately identifies and handles mixed formula-text scenarios. Formula content is preserved as-is while text is intelligently translated, ensuring accurate academic content presentation.

Efficient Bilingual Reading

Translations precisely aligned with originals, supporting instant bilingual comparison mode, significantly improving reading efficiency and comprehension accuracy.

Deep Zotero Integration

Seamlessly integrates into the Zotero 7 workflow with one-click right-click translation. Supports background task management and resume capability without interrupting your research.

How It Works

Start Translating in 5 Steps

From installation to use, just a few simple steps to enjoy high-quality paper translation in Zotero.

01

Install Plugin

Click the download button above to get the .xpi file, then follow the instructions shown to install the plugin in Zotero.

Screenshot showing how to install the .xpi plugin file in Zotero 7 via the Tools menu - 1Screenshot showing how to install the .xpi plugin file in Zotero 7 via the Tools menu - 2
02

Get Auth Code

On the Immersive Translate website, go to your profile page's "Integration" section, find the Zotero BabelDOC auth code and copy it.

Profile Page
Immersive Translate profile page Integration section showing the Zotero BabelDOC auth code location
03

Configure Authorization

Paste the copied auth code into the plugin settings page and verify the connection. Configure once, use forever.

Immersive Translate Zotero plugin settings page showing the auth code input field and connection test button - 1Immersive Translate Zotero plugin settings page showing the auth code input field and connection test button - 2
04

Right-Click to Translate

Right-click any PDF in your Zotero library and select "Translate with Immersive Translate" to start. You can also use the shortcut Shift+A to quickly translate selected papers.

Zotero library right-click context menu displaying the Translate with Immersive Translate option
05

Manage Tasks

Translation tasks run automatically in the background. The task manager shows real-time progress. Open the bilingual PDF with one click when done.

Immersive Translate Zotero plugin task manager window showing real-time translation progress and completion status
Use Cases

For All Academic Scenarios

Whether it's daily paper reading or in-depth literature reviews, we provide professional translation support.

Academic Paper Reading

Easily handle complex layouts from top journals like Nature, Science, and IEEE. Multi-column layouts, references, footnotes, and figure captions are all accurately translated.

Multi-columnFormula PreservationReferences

Long Document Translation

Reliably process PDFs with dozens or even hundreds of pages. Tasks run silently in the background with resume support — no progress lost even if Zotero is closed.

BackgroundResumeBatch Processing

Multiple Model Choices

Supports multiple top-tier translation models including DeepSeek, OpenAI, and more. Flexibly switch based on your field and needs for optimal results.

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Demonstration of mathematical formulas and multi-column layout perfectly preserved during academic paper translation

Formulas & layout perfectly preserved

Immersive Translate plugin deeply integrated with the Zotero reference management interface

Deep Zotero integration

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the plugin.

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