How do I translate a PDF?

Upload the file, pick the language you want and start the translation. The extracted text is translated and returned as a document you can download.

Is the translation accurate?

It is machine translation. It is usually good enough to understand a document, but it should not be relied on for legal, medical or contractual precision.

Is the original layout preserved?

Text is translated and re-flowed into a readable document. Complex page design is not reproduced exactly, because translated text rarely occupies the same space.

Can I translate a scanned PDF?

Yes. If no text layer is found, the pages are run through OCR automatically before translation.

Does Arabic or Hebrew work?

Yes. Right-to-left output is produced as a Word document, because the standard PDF fonts do not include those scripts.

Is my document sent anywhere?

The extracted text is sent to our AI provider to be translated. The PDF file itself stays on your device.

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Translate PDF

Translates every text block and places it back in the same spot on the original page — images, logos, tables, lines and form layout stay exactly where they were. Scanned pages are OCR'd automatically.

Your PDF stays in your browser — only the text blocks are sent to the AI service for translation.

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1. Upload your PDF

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2. Choose languages

Source language

Translate to

Output file

OCR every page first (use for scans that have a poor hidden text layer)

Text is resized and wrapped to fit its original area. Very dense pages may use a slightly smaller font so nothing overlaps.

How to translate a PDF

Translate the text of a PDF into another language, including right-to-left languages such as Arabic.

1Upload the PDF.
2Choose the target language.
3Run the translation — scanned pages are recognised with OCR first.
4Download the translated document.

Why use Translate PDF

Read documents written in a language you do not speak.
Scanned files are handled automatically through OCR.
Right-to-left scripts are laid out correctly in the output.
Long documents are translated in chunks so context is kept.

Privacy and how your file is handled

Text extracted from your document is sent to our AI provider to generate the result. The PDF file itself stays on your device. Avoid using AI features for confidential documents.

Read more in our security overview and privacy policy.

Translate PDF — frequently asked questions

How do I translate a PDF?: Upload the file, pick the language you want and start the translation. The extracted text is translated and returned as a document you can download.
Is the translation accurate?: It is machine translation. It is usually good enough to understand a document, but it should not be relied on for legal, medical or contractual precision.
Is the original layout preserved?: Text is translated and re-flowed into a readable document. Complex page design is not reproduced exactly, because translated text rarely occupies the same space.
Can I translate a scanned PDF?: Yes. If no text layer is found, the pages are run through OCR automatically before translation.
Does Arabic or Hebrew work?: Yes. Right-to-left output is produced as a Word document, because the standard PDF fonts do not include those scripts.
Is my document sent anywhere?: The extracted text is sent to our AI provider to be translated. The PDF file itself stays on your device.

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