When cloud mode is appropriate
Choose cloud AI when you want the product’s cloud high-quality models, including optional cloud AI editing, and you understand that image data leaves this computer. Cloud mode is selected inside the same desktop workspace as local work; it is not a separate website uploader.
- You want to use the product's cloud high-quality models.
- You need optional cloud AI editing.
- You understand that image data is sent to the cloud service for this workflow.
How this differs from local work
The local engine needs no product sign-in and is unlocked by a one-time license. Cloud translation is billed in points. Enabling DeepL or Google is a separate, user-configured API path and sends text to that provider.
| Local engine | Cloud AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Not required | Required |
| Billing | One-time license, unlimited local jobs | Points per image |
| Data | OCR and translation on this device | Images sent to the product cloud service |
| Inputs | JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and other desktop formats | JPG, PNG, WebP |
Supported cloud input and packaging text
The cloud image-translation workflow accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP images. It includes an option to avoid translating packaging text when that is needed for a product image — for example when brand marks on a pack should remain in the source language while other on-image copy is localized.
After a cloud job
Open results in the editor when layout or wording still needs a change. Cloud AI editing, if you use it, also requires sign-in and points. Export finished files as PNG, JPEG, or WebP.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does cloud translation use the unlimited local license?
No. Cloud AI requires an account and deducts points per image. Unlimited usage applies to the local engine after a one-time purchase.
What image formats does cloud translation accept?
The cloud image-translation workflow accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP images.
Can packaging text stay untranslated?
Cloud translation includes an option to avoid translating packaging text when that is needed for a product image.
What data is sent when I choose cloud mode?
Image data is sent to the product cloud service. Do not select cloud processing for material that your organization is not permitted to transmit.