PDFTranslate

Translate PDFs without losing the layout.

PDFTranslate is a browser-based service for translating native and scanned PDFs while preserving page structure. It applies OCR when needed, shows the source-page quote before processing, and returns translated-only plus bilingual PDFs.

  • Native + scanned PDFs
  • OCR included
  • Quote before translation

Upload a PDF → choose the target language → review the page quote → download translated and bilingual PDFs.

Choose from 13 source languages and translate into 19 target languages, adding Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Turkish, Polish, and Dutch.

Translate a PDF

Private · short-lived

Drop your PDF here

or choose a file · PDF only · up to 50 MB

Current production capabilities

What can PDFTranslate handle today?

These are the limits and outputs exposed by the current production service. They describe what the product supports today, not a promise of perfect translation or pixel-identical layout for every document.

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Current PDFTranslate input, processing, and output capabilities
CapabilityCurrent support
PDF inputNative and scanned PDF documents
OCRIncluded for image-only pages
Languages13 source languages and 19 target languages
File limitsUp to 50 MB and 100 source pages per PDF
OutputsTranslated-only and bilingual PDF files
Usage quoteSource-page count and required credits shown before processing

Example 1 of 9

Real translated output

Academic paper

Paper · text layerEnglish → Chinese · native two-column PDF
Source pageOpen PDF
Academic paper - Source page
Translated pageOpen PDF
Academic paper - Translated page

Preserved: Title hierarchy, author block, two-column abstract, identifiers, and attribution footer.

Source: Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: Opportunities and Challenges · CC BY 4.0; adapted to a one-page translation sample · Unofficial machine translation generated by PDFTranslate; examples reviewed August 26, 2026.

These examples use openly licensed or public-domain documents, never customer uploads. Uploaded PDFs remain private.

How does PDFTranslate preserve a PDF page?

  1. 01

    Read the document

    Detect the text layer, reading order, tables, figures, fonts, and scanned pages.

  2. 02

    Translate in context

    Carry terminology and meaning across paragraphs, captions, footnotes, and repeated phrases.

  3. 03

    Rebuild and verify

    Refit translated text, preserve links, and export a searchable PDF.

Which documents can PDFTranslate handle?

  1. 01

    Research & study

    Papers, citations, charts, and footnotes stay easy to follow.

  2. 02

    Legal & finance

    Contracts, reports, and disclosures keep their numbering and tables.

  3. 03

    Operations

    Manuals and product documents remain searchable and ready to share.

  4. 04

    Global teams

    Create a translated edition without waiting on desktop publishing.

How much does PDF translation cost?

Free

$0/ month

Translate a real sample before paying.

10 welcome credits · valid for 30 days

  • Academic translation with OCR included
  • PDFs up to 50 MB and 100 pages
  • Results available for 7 days
Translate for free

Starter

$9.99/ month

For individual document work.

100 credits at each 30-day renewal

  • Academic layout-preserving translation
  • OCR for scanned pages is included
  • PDFs up to 50 MB and 100 pages
  • Results available for 7 days
Choose Starter
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Pro

$24.99/ month

For research and business teams.

500 credits at each 30-day renewal

  • 50% lower included-page cost than Starter
  • Academic translation with OCR included
  • PDFs up to 50 MB and 100 pages
  • Results available for 7 days
Choose Pro

Page packs offer 150–1,800 credits for 12 months. Pro membership keeps the lowest included-page cost.

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How does PDFTranslate handle uploaded files?

Files use encrypted transport and private object storage, are isolated by account, and are processed only to provide the requested translation. Source and result files follow the retention schedule shown in the product.

  • Private object storage

  • Short-lived download links

  • Automatic source and result deletion

  • Delete any job immediately

What should you know before uploading a PDF?

Will the translated PDF keep the same layout?

The default mode preserves page size, images, tables, links, reading order, and text positioning. Language expansion can change line wrapping, so high-stakes documents should receive a final human review.

Can it translate a scanned PDF?

Yes. OCR mode detects image-only pages, recognizes the text, and creates a searchable translated PDF. Scan quality and handwriting can affect recognition.

How are pages charged?

Each source page uses one credit, including basic OCR for scanned pages. You see the exact page estimate before starting, and failed jobs release reserved credits.

Do you use my files to train AI models?

No. Customer documents are processed only to deliver the requested translation and are deleted according to the selected retention period.

Can I cancel or delete a translation?

Queued jobs can be canceled. You can delete source and result files immediately from translation history; completed job metadata is retained only as required for billing and security.

Your next PDF already speaks another language.

Upload it, review the estimate, and keep every page recognizable.

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