PDF.js extraction · MyMemory free API · No file upload
Tool — AI
Translate PDF
Extract text from any PDF and translate it into 50+ languages instantly. Your file stays on your device — only the extracted text is sent to the translation API.
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document.pdf
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Original text
English
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Translation
Hindi
Translating…
ℹ️ How this works: Your PDF file never leaves your device. We extract the text locally using PDF.js, then send only the text (in chunks) to the free MyMemory API for translation. The binary PDF, images, and metadata never leave your browser.
How to use the Translate PDF tool
PDFZero translates PDF documents into over 120 languages using neural machine translation while preserving the original layout. There's no upload required to use the tool, and your content stays private throughout the process.
Steps
Click the drop zone above and select the PDF you want to translate.
Choose the target language from the list of 120+ supported languages.
Click translate — the text is processed and replaced while keeping the original layout.
Download the translated PDF.
Why use this tool?
Translating a PDF is useful for understanding foreign-language contracts, sharing documents with international colleagues, or making research papers accessible to a wider audience — without manually retyping and reformatting the content.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the translation?
Translation uses neural machine translation, which is generally accurate for everyday language but, like any automated translation, may not perfectly capture idioms, legal terminology, or highly technical jargon. For legally binding documents, have a human translator review the result.
Will the layout of my PDF be preserved?
The tool aims to keep the original page layout intact while replacing the text content with the translation.
Which languages are supported?
Over 120 languages are supported, covering most major world languages.
Is my document private during translation?
Your document is processed without storing it on PDFZero's own servers, and no signup or account is required to use the tool.
Is this tool free?
Yes, PDF translation is free to use with no signup.