Resolution and Quality Options

Why Resolution Matters

Resolution controls the pixel dimensions of your translated output. Higher resolution means more detail, sharper text, and better print quality — but it also uses more credits and takes slightly longer to process.

Translayer offers three resolution tiers. The value refers to the longest edge of the output image.

1K Resolution (1024px)

Credit multiplier: 1x

Best for:

• Quick previews and draft reviews
• Content destined for ebook readers or mobile screens
• Internal team reviews before final production
• Large batch jobs where cost efficiency matters

1K is sharp enough to read comfortably on screen but may show soft edges when printed or zoomed in on fine details. It’s the most credit-efficient option and processes fastest.

2K Resolution (2048px)

Credit multiplier: 2x

Best for:

• Most production workflows — web, tablets, and standard monitors
• Manga and comics with detailed artwork
• Documents you’ll share externally or present to clients
• Content displayed on high-DPI/Retina screens

2K is the sweet spot for the majority of projects. Text stays crisp at normal viewing distances, artwork detail is well preserved, and the credit cost is reasonable for full-book batches. This is our recommended default.

4K Resolution (4096px)

Credit multiplier: 4x

Best for:

• Print-ready output at 300 DPI
• Premium publications and coffee-table books
• Pages with very small text, footnotes, or dense technical diagrams
• Archival-quality translations

4K produces output suitable for professional offset printing. Choose this when the final product demands the highest fidelity — particularly for books, magazines, and materials going to print production.

Note: 4K resolution is available on Standard and Pro plans.

Choosing the Right Resolution

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Where will this be viewed? Screen-only content rarely needs more than 2K. Print needs 4K.
2. How detailed is the source? Dense technical diagrams and small text benefit from higher resolution. Simple text pages look great at 1K.
3. What’s your credit budget? A 100-page book at 4K Advanced costs 1,200 credits. The same book at 2K Standard costs 400 credits.

A Practical Workflow

1. Translate 2-3 sample pages at each resolution to compare
2. Check the output at your intended viewing size (screen zoom or print test)
3. Choose the lowest resolution that meets your quality bar
4. Run the full batch at that setting

Adjust resolution per job at /dashboard/translate. You can always re-translate individual pages at a higher resolution later if needed.