Directory Translator

Overview

This Python tool is designed to translate files in various formats from one language to another. It supports a range of file types including document formats (.docx, .pdf, .txt), spreadsheets, and email files. The translation is powered by Helsinki-NLP's MarianMTModel, a leading machine translation system.

Why This Tool?

• Efficiency: Automates the translation of multiple files, saving both time and effort.
• Flexibility: Compatible with numerous file types, addressing diverse translation requirements.
• Quality Translation: Utilizes advanced NLP models for accurate and context-aware translations.

Requirements

To install the required packages, run the following command: pip install -r requirements.txt

How to Use

1. Setting Up:

   • Place your files in an input directory.
   • Prepare an output directory for the translated files.

2. Running the Script:

   • Navigate to the script's directory via the command line.
   • Execute the script using the command:

     python script_name.py <input_dir> <output_dir> [--src_language <source_language_code>] [--tgt_language <target_language_code>]
     

   • input_dir: Directory with original files.
   • output_dir: Directory for saving translated files.
   • source_language_code and target_language_code: Optional parameters for setting languages (default: English to Spanish).

3. Monitor Progress:

   • Progress is displayed as each file is processed.

Supported File Types

• .docx, .xlsx, .xls, .csv, .json, .html, .odt, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .eml, and more.

Note

• Processing time can increase with large or numerous files.
• Translation accuracy varies based on text complexity and language pairs.

Leverage this tool for efficient and accurate translations across a variety of file types. It's an essential utility for personal and professional use, streamlining the task of translating multiple documents and ensuring consistency.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE