Keep a long file as one work
Imported content is organized as a work with chapters or reading units so you can navigate a long novel instead of reopening a flat translated file.
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LIB read treats an imported long-form file as a book to keep reading, not as a one-time translation job. Supported files go into your private My Library, where chapters, source text, bilingual text, reading position, and bookmarks stay organized together.
Direct answer
You can import TXT, EPUB, DOCX, and text-based PDF files, open the detected chapters in the Reader, and read the source alongside a selected translation. The original remains available and your place is saved for the next session.
My Library import requires an account. Only import content you have the right to store and translate.
WHAT LIB READ DOES
Imported content is organized as a work with chapters or reading units so you can navigate a long novel instead of reopening a flat translated file.
Bilingual mode adds translated text without replacing the original, preserving access to both versions while you read.
Reading position, bookmarks, and chapter navigation reduce the need to find your place again when a book takes days or weeks to finish.
The same reading view can provide sentence matching, contextual word and expression explanations, and browser read-aloud.
READER EXAMPLE
ORIGINAL TEXT
SCROLL SYNCPARALLEL TRANSLATION
SCROLL SYNCThe example is static content. In My Library, supported books are opened by chapter or reading unit with bilingual text, reading-position saving, bookmarks, and read-aloud controls.
HOW TO USE
Sign in and choose the import option in My Library.
Select a TXT, EPUB, DOCX, or text-based PDF that you are allowed to store and translate.
Open a detected chapter or reading unit and turn on bilingual reading with the translation language you want.
Stop at any point and return later using the saved reading position, bookmarks, and the work's chapter list.
WHY PARALLEL READING
The goal is not to replace the book with a translation-only output. The original stays available beside the translation in the Reader.
The imported content remains organized by chapters or reading units, making navigation practical for a long novel.
Bookmarks and reading position persist across sessions, so the workflow is continuous reading rather than repeated file conversion.
SUPPORTED
PLAN & ACCESS
FAQ
A. Yes, if the PDF contains extractable text. Import it into My Library, open its reading units, and use bilingual mode to keep the source beside a selected translation.
A. Yes. EPUB is supported along with TXT, DOCX, and text-based PDF files.
A. No. Image-only scanned PDFs that require OCR are not currently supported.
A. No. My Library works are private to the owner and are not shown in the public works list or public search.
A. Free costs ¥0 and Premium costs ¥680/month in JPY. Free AI stories, bilingual generation, and My Library imports share a total allowance of 3 uses per day.
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LIB read keeps the original text, translation, chapter structure, bookmarks, and reading position together so a long novel remains a reading experience instead of a series of one-off translations.