Autographa

Autographa is a unique and interesting software designed to help all those who need to translate sections of the Bible. Right off the bat, it’s important to note that the app is not designed to actually translate the Bible but to act as a trusty companion to the person responsible for the task at hand.

In short, Autographa is a word editor that allows its users to import and export USFM (Unified Standard Format Markers) files. Before we go even further, users should be aware of the fact that Autograph comes in two forms: Live and Lite.

The main difference between the two versions is that the first is specifically designed with cloud capabilities. The Live version also has more translation helper features, and it will also feature audio recording capabilities in the near future. Lastly, these differences meant that the two versions are licensed differently: Live is licensed under a GPLv3 model, while the Lite version is under MIT.

Thanks to its modern-looking and user-friendly GUI, the application does a good job of helping newbie translators find their footing. Another great advantage is the fact that the app is cross-platform which means that it can be run just as easily on all major OSes out there: Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The app is also localized in Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and English. This goes hand in hand with the app’s primary demographic targets that revolve around the southern Asian region. To recap, Autographa Live is basically a USFM editor with cloud support (support for ParaText, Door43, and WACS), various translation helpers, which will feature audio recording in the near future. The Lite version is a lot simpler and is more suitable for offline work.

Autographa is a good project that should help Bible translators, church leaders, or any associated parties looking for a way to speed up the whole translation process.