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Openl

Translates text, scanned PDFs, and images across 100-plus languages, with credits that cap daily image translations.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $8.90 per month Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web, Chrome
Best for People translating documents and scanned PDFs regularly
Not for Casual users needing only occasional plain-text translation

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

OpenL handles everyday text, scanned PDFs, and images across more than 100 languages, with a side panel for selecting and translating text as you browse. The entry Starter plan runs $8.90 a month and caps you at a handful of image and scanned-PDF translations per day, while Pro and Ultimate raise those limits and add features like Translate Agent and better OCR. Even the top Ultimate tier throttles advanced credits after 4,000 uses a month unless you contact support to lift the cap.

✓What it does well

Broad language coverageIt supports translation across more than 100 languages.
Multi-format translationIt handles plain text, scanned PDFs, and images, not just typed text.
In-context selectionYou can select text anywhere and get an instant translation via a side panel.

✕Where it falls short

Daily image capsScanned PDF and image translations are capped per day, even on paid plans, unless you upgrade further.
Chrome extension is paid-onlyChrome extension support only comes with the Pro plan and above, not the entry Starter tier.
Advanced credits throttleEven the top plan limits advanced credits after 4,000 a month, requiring a support request to remove the cap.

Key features

Text translationIt translates everyday text instantly across 100-plus languages.
Image translationIt translates text embedded in images, with a daily limit based on your plan.
Scanned PDF translationIt converts and translates scanned PDF documents, not just native text files.
Browser side panelA side panel lets you translate selected text without leaving the page.

Questions about Openl

What does Openl translate?

Openl translates everyday text, scanned PDFs and images across more than 100 languages. It can translate text embedded in images and convert scanned PDF documents, not just native text files. A side panel lets users select text on any page and get an instant translation without leaving it.

How much does Openl cost?

Openl has a limited free tier, and paid plans start at $8.90 per month with the Starter plan. The Pro and Ultimate plans raise the daily limits on image and scanned PDF translations and add features such as Translate Agent and better OCR.

Does Openl have a Chrome extension?

Openl runs on the web and in Chrome, but Chrome extension support only comes with the Pro plan and above. The entry Starter plan does not include it, which the reviewer lists as one of the tool's shortcomings.

What are the limits of Openl?

The reviewer notes that Openl caps scanned PDF and image translations per day, even on paid plans. Even the top Ultimate tier throttles advanced credits after 4,000 uses a month unless users contact support to lift the cap. Toolio lists casual users who only need occasional plain-text translation as a poor fit.

How does Toolio score Openl?

Openl has a Toolio score of 4.0 out of 5, given by Alex after real use on 3 Oct 2026. Toolio names people translating documents and scanned PDFs regularly as its best audience. It has been listed on Toolio since September 2024.

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