AI Translation for Scanned Documents
Access the information in your scanned files. Smartcat's AI platform uses advanced OCR to translate over 80 file types. Effortlessly create and localize content, whether you need to translate a scanned document from Gujarati to English or handle other complex projects.
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Upload almost any file for translation. Smartcat's platform supports over 80 formats. It uses AI and expert review to help you create, translate, and localize content in one continuous workflow.
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Translate Scanned Documents Instantly with AI
Accelerate your global content with AI that learns from expert review. Our platform uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to handle over 80 file types. You can translate a scanned English document to Hindi or translate a scanned Hindi document to English while preserving the original layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I translate a scanned document with Smartcat?
Yes. Smartcat uses advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to extract text from scanned files. This allows you to translate a scanned document from Gujarati to English or handle other image-based files. The platform supports formats like PDF, JPG, and PNG, preserving the original layout after translation.
How does Smartcat handle complex scripts like Gujarati or Hindi in scanned documents?
Our OCR technology is specifically designed to handle complex scripts like Devanagari (Hindi) and Gujarati. It accurately recognizes the characters, converting them to editable text. This makes it simple to translate a scanned Hindi document to English or translate a scanned English document to Hindi with high accuracy.
Is the AI translation accurate?
Smartcat's AI translation provides high accuracy, often over 95%. For content that requires the highest level of quality, you can enhance the results by having a professional reviewer check the final output on the platform.
Can I translate a document into multiple languages at once?
Yes, the Smartcat platform supports over 280 languages. You can upload a single document and translate it into multiple target languages simultaneously, streamlining your workflow.
What file formats does Smartcat support?
Smartcat supports over 80 file types, including DOCX, PDF, XLIFF, and HTML. For scanned content, our Optical Character Recognition (OCR) handles formats like JPG, PNG, and scanned PDFs, preserving your original layout.
How does the review process work?
After the initial AI translation, you can invite your own team members or source professional reviewers from the Smartcat Marketplace to edit and refine the content. The AI learns from these edits, improving quality over time.
What are the benefits of using AI for document translation?
AI document translation offers significant speed and cost advantages compared to traditional methods. It allows you to scale content production, maintain consistency across projects, and reduce turnaround times from weeks to days.
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