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Free PDF Translator Online

Translate selectable, text-layer PDFs online. Pick languages, keep page structure as much as possible, and download a translated PDF. Scanned image-only PDFs are not supported yet.

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How to Translate a PDF Online

Built for text you can select in a PDF reader. Upload, pick languages, download a new PDF.

  1. 01

    Upload a text-layer PDF

    Use a PDF up to 20 MB where you can select and copy text. Image-only scans and screenshot PDFs are rejected. The same upload box also accepts DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and SRT.

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  2. 02

    Pick PDF source and target languages

    Choose the source language (or auto detect) and the language you want in the downloaded PDF.

    Choose source and target language for PDF translation
  3. 03

    Download the translated PDF

    We extract page text, translate it, rebuild a PDF, then you download. Dense layouts may wrap differently when the translation is longer.

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Why Use This Free PDF Translator Online

For contracts, manuals, and reports that already have a selectable text layer, not for camera scans. Upload your file, pick languages, preview translated text in the browser, then download the finished PDF Translator output without desktop software.

Works when PDF text is selectable

If you can highlight words in Preview or Adobe Reader, this PDF translator can usually extract and translate them. Pure photo scans need OCR first. Preview stays free in your browser; sign in only when you download the finished PDF Translator output so exports stay reliable.

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PDF in, PDF out

You download a PDF again. No forced detour through Word unless you choose a DOCX upload on the same tool. Pick source and target languages, review translated text in the preview, then download when layout and terminology look correct for your PDF Translator file.

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Rejects scans and locked files early

Scanned or screenshot PDFs and password-protected files fail with a clear message so you know to unlock or OCR elsewhere first. Upload DOCX, PDF, PPT, or TXT, pick languages, and review translated text in the browser before you download from PDF Translator.

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Frequently Asked Questions about PDF Translator

Why did my scanned PDF fail?

This PDF translator needs a text layer. Image-only scans and screenshot PDFs need OCR first, which is not available here yet. For scanned PDFs or photos of text, run OCR first so the file has a selectable text layer, then upload it to PDF Translator.

Will Chinese or other CJK text show correctly in the PDF?

Yes for download preview on this page. Non-Latin text is rendered with system fonts when the PDF is rebuilt. The PDF Translator keeps your file format where possible — upload, pick languages, preview, then download the translated document from this page.

Is there a PDF file size limit?

Uploads are capped at 20 MB per file. If a deck or spreadsheet exceeds the cap, split it into smaller files or export a lighter PDF, then run PDF Translator again on each part.

Can I translate a password-protected PDF?

Not yet. Remove the password in another tool, then upload the unlocked PDF. The PDF Translator keeps your file format where possible — upload, pick languages, preview, then download the translated document from this page.

Does every PDF line stay perfectly aligned?

Most body text lands near the original spot. Dense layouts and very long translations can wrap differently. The PDF Translator keeps your file format where possible — upload, pick languages, preview, then download the translated document from this page.

Can I upload Word or Excel on this PDF page?

Yes. The tool accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, TXT, and SRT. This page is optimized for PDF search and workflows. Review the translated workbook before sharing — merged cells and hidden sheets may need a quick visual check after PDF Translator finishes.

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