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Translating PDF files has become easier!

Discover how to easily translate PDF`s into any language using the convenient tools of PDFT.AI, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office Suite. This online tutorial provides step-by-step guidance for a smooth and efficient experience.

By following the instructions in this tutorial, you will be able to effectively communicate with people around the world, regardless of language barriers. With PDFT, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office Suite, language will no longer be a hindrance to sharing information and ideas

What sets PDF apart?

The PDF format is popular for its ability to maintain the original layout and structure of documents across various platforms, ensuring easy printing from any computer, regardless of the operating system. Its rigid structure is great for sharing and preserving documents, but this can also present challenges. Specifically, translating PDFs can be tricky because they are not easily editable, making content modifications difficult without the right tools or software. This rigidity, while preserving layout and design, complicates content changes.

How to Preserve the Structure of a PDF File?

PDF files act like digital printouts, meaning they’re not easily editable once created. They can be generated from various applications like Word, Illustrator, or InDesign, ensuring viewers see the document as intended. PDF files are typically non-editable, and attempting to edit them can lead to issues like missing fonts, broken text, lost formatting, and difficulties in opening or printing after translation or converting to an incorrect format. Despite these challenges, it’s possible to translate PDFs while largely preserving their formatting. Let’s explore how to translate PDF files without losing their intended design.

Use Google Translate for PDF Translation

You are likely familiar with Google and its online translation service, Google Translate. However, were you aware that it can also be used to translate PDF files? The only drawback is that the formatting of the translated output may not be preserved. After uploading your PDF file, you will receive a translated webpage for download.

Required Measures:

To translate a PDF using Google Translate, follow these steps:

Visit the “Translate a Document” tool on Google Translate.
Select the language you wish to translate from and to. Alternatively, choose the default “Detect language” option.
Click “Choose File” and select the PDF file you wish to translate, then click “Translate” button.
Wait for Google to complete the translation process.
Afterward, you will receive a pop-up window displaying the translated PDF file as a webpage. Note that no actual file is provided.

Why Choose Google Translate for Document Translation?

  • Completely free of charge
  • Convert with a single click.
  • Compatible with all web browsers

Use Google Docs to translate PDF

You can leverage the built-in online translator within Google Docs to conveniently convert documents from one language to another. To activate this feature, simply follow these instructions:

  1. To get started with translating your PDF using Google Docs, log in to your Google account and open the desired document.
  2. From there, navigate to the “Tools” menu and select “Translate document” from the drop-down options.
  3. Choose the Language.
  4. Click on “Translate”.

In a few seconds, your document will reload in a new window and the translation will appear.

Use Microsoft Office to Translate PDF Files

Finally, we will explain how to translate your document using Microsoft Office software.

The most recent version of MS Word offers the ability to translate either partial text within a document or an entire document. As this article focuses solely on how to translate an entire document, we will cover the second option.

To use the built-in translation tool in MS Office to translate your document, follow these steps:”

  1. Access the translation feature in MS Word by selecting Review > Translate > Translate Document while your Word document is open.
  2. Once you have selected your desired source and target languages within the translation pop-up menu, simply click on the “Translate” button to begin the translation process.
  3. Upon beginning the document translation process, the software will convert your document accordingly. Once finished, you can save the translated document as a distinct file

Do you need to translate a pDF file into another language? Step-by-step guide:

  1. Register for a free account at Pdft.ai
  2. Navigate to the Translations Tab and proceed with the following four simple steps:
    Step 1: Choose the PDF file you wish to translate.
    Step 2: Select the original language of the PDF.
    Step 3: Choose the target language you would like to translate the PDF into.
    Step 4: Upload the PDF file.
  3. The translation process will automatically begin, and the status will be shown as “Processing.”
    After a short waiting period, a download page will appear.
    Finally, click the “Download” button and save the translated PDF file to your device.

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