# Supervertaler Help

> Important: The original **Supervertaler Manual** has been archived here for reference: [Supervertaler Manual (archived)](https://github.com/michaelbeijer/Supervertaler/blob/archive/manual-before-deletion/docs/guides/MANUAL.md)
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> If you're new, start with the Quick Start guide below — the manual is retained for historical reference and advanced workflows.

This is the official online manual and help center for **Supervertaler**.

## What is Supervertaler Help?

If you're new: start here → [Quick Start Guide](get-started/quick-start.md)

If you're returning: use the left navigation for Guides, Reference, and Troubleshooting.

## What is Supervertaler?

**Supervertaler** is a professional desktop translation application that integrates AI-powered translation with traditional CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tool workflows.

Supervertaler serves as a **companion tool for translators**, helping you:

- 🤖 **Translate with AI** using GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, or local Ollama models
- 🔗 **Work with CAT tools** like memoQ, Trados Studio, Phrase, and CafeTran
- 📚 **Leverage Translation Memory** with fuzzy matching and semantic search
- 📖 **Manage Terminology** with glossaries and automatic term highlighting
- ✅ **Ensure Quality** with spellcheck, tag validation, and consistency checking

## Key Features

### Multi-LLM AI Translation
Translate using OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, or run models locally with Ollama. Create custom prompts tailored to your domain and style.

### CAT Tool Integration
Import and export files from major CAT tools:
- **memoQ**: XLIFF and bilingual DOCX
- **Trados Studio**: SDLPPX/SDLRPX packages
- **Phrase (Memsource)**: Bilingual DOCX
- **CafeTran**: Bilingual DOCX

### Translation Memory
Build your own translation memories with fuzzy matching. Import TMX files from other tools. Use **Supermemory** for semantic search across all your TMs.

### Terminology Management
Create and manage glossaries with automatic term highlighting. Import terms from TSV files. Extract terms automatically from your documents.

### Quality Assurance
Built-in spellcheck with Hunspell support, tag validation for CAT tool formatting, and non-translatable term management.

## System Requirements

| Requirement | Details |
|-------------|---------|
| **OS** | Windows 10/11 (primary), Linux compatible |
| **Python** | 3.10 or higher |
| **RAM** | 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended |
| **Storage** | 500MB for application + space for TMs |

## Getting Help

- 📖 Browse this help center
- 🐛 Report issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/michaelbeijer/Supervertaler/issues)
- 💬 Join discussions on GitHub

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**Current Version:** v1.9.74 (December 2025)

**Website:** [supervertaler.com](https://supervertaler.com)
