Kiword Academic Mode
Academic polish and translation for deeper research.
Academic Mode brings academic polishing, term explanations, and literature-aware translation to essays and coursework — private and on-device.
AI dictation & translation for school, work, and home. One app.
Academic polishing
Tighten phrasing and tone so your writing reads like the field you are writing in.
Term explanations
Look up what a technical term means without leaving the app.
Literature-aware translation
Translate with the context of academic writing in mind, so terminology stays consistent.
How it works
- Choose Academic Mode and dictate or paste your draft.
- Review polishing suggestions and term explanations.
- Translate passages when you read or cite sources in another language.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Academic Mode write my paper?
- No. Kiword supports your own writing with polishing and explanations. Plain Mode in particular gives guided outlines, never ghost-written text.
- Who is Academic Mode for?
- Students and researchers who write essays and coursework and want private, on-device help with phrasing, terminology, and translation.
- Is my research data private?
- Kiword is private and on-device and runs a local LLM, so your voice and data stay on your device.
- How much does Kiword cost?
- Solo is $9.9/year, Family is $25.9/year, and Max is $35.9/year. Every plan covers one household.
- What is the Founders offer?
- During the Founders launch, you buy 1 year and get 3 years on any plan. When that 3-year access ends, your plan renews at its standard annual price. The offer ends on December 25, 2026.
- Which platforms does Kiword support?
- Kiword runs on Windows 10 or later (x64 and ARM64). Check the download page for the latest availability.