How to translate a PDF into another language

Translate a PDF in four steps

1. Log in to a free account, then open Translate PDF and add your file.
2. Choose the language to translate into.
3. Click Translate and wait while the document is processed in pieces.
4. Read the formatted result, then copy it or download the Markdown file.

What you get

You get the translated text with headings, lists and tables kept, as a Markdown file. The original page design, such as columns, backgrounds and images, is not kept.

Check what matters

• Names, numbers, dates and amounts: confirm they match the original.
• Specialist vocabulary: legal, medical and technical terms can be translated loosely.
• Tone: formal and informal wording can shift.

For legal, medical, immigration or other official use, use a qualified human translator. An AI translation is best for understanding a document, not for certifying one.

Scans and very long documents

Scanned PDFs need OCR PDF first so there is text to translate. Very long documents are refused with a clear message instead of running up a large bill. Split the PDF into parts and translate each one.

Privacy

The text of your PDF is sent to an AI provider to produce the translation, so don't use it for documents you aren't allowed to share with one.