Wenyi
Translate entire books and long documents using AI models.
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Wenyi is an open-source desktop app built for translating long-form works like novels, academic books, and essays. It analyzes chapter digests and term consistency across the entire book to prevent disjointed translations. It supports formats like EPUB, PDF, and DOCX, letting you edit paragraphs and export bilingual editions.
✓ Good for
Readers and writers translating full books or lengthy manuscripts.✕ Skip it if
Anyone only needing quick single-sentence or casual web translations.How to start
- Download the desktop app from GitHub Releases.
- Add your AI API key in Settings.
- Import a book file and click to translate.
Requires your own AI model API key (or local setup like Ollama).
Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide
FAQ
Is Wenyi free?
Yes, Wenyi is free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license, but you need to supply your own AI API key or connect a local model like Ollama.
Is Wenyi safe to download?
It is open source (GPL-3.0 license) with 2,919 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-13. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.
What document formats does Wenyi support?
Wenyi supports popular long-form formats including EPUB, PDF, and DOCX, allowing you to edit paragraphs and export bilingual editions.
Compiled from the project README. 2,919 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License GPL-3.0 · Last update 2026-11-13