--- title: AI PDF Converter & Translator Convert & Translate PDFs Fast description: Convert and translate your PDFs with Smartcat's AI PDF converter. Instantly localize documents to 280+ languages while preserving formatting and accuracy. canonical: https://www.smartcat.com/life-science-translation/clone_ai-pdf-converter/ language: en updated: 2025-11-02 --- # AI PDF Converter & Translator Convert & Translate PDFs Fast ## AI PDF Converter: Translate Files With AI Agents Use Smartcat’s [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/) to translate and localize your PDF files while maintaining formatting and layout elements. ## Enhance Your Content Localization Workflow With AI PDF Translation ### 99% ### Quality & Consistency Advanced AI + human review workflows ensure quality translations every time. ### 4x ### Faster Turnaround Time Reduce translation time from weeks to days. ### 100% ### More Content for the Same Budget Scale your output without increasing costs. ## Translate PDFs Into Over 280 Languages in Minutes Discover some of the most popular language pairs for quick PDF translations. ### Spanish to English AI PDF converter ### French to English AI PDF converter ### German to English AI PDF converter ### Chinese to English AI PDF converter ### Japanese to English AI PDF converter ### Translate in Seconds ### Automate PDF Translation With AI Agents Smartcat’s [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/) extracts text from static PDFs, translates it, and rebuilds the document with your original layout and design. - [Translate PDF Files Now](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?pdf-translator_tabs-carousel) ### Limitless Users ### Unlimited Collaboration for Your Team Invite colleagues and external [human reviewers](https://www.smartcat.com/marketplace/) with unlimited user seats in the Smartcat platform. - [Start Collaborating Today](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?pdf-translator_tabs-carousel) ### 95%+ AI Quality ### Achieve 95%+ Translation Quality Enhance your output using translation memories and glossaries for consistent, clear translations. - [Create High Quality Translations](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?pdf-translator_tabs-carousel) ### Marketplace ### Marketplace for Expert Reviewers Enhance your translations by inviting expert reviewers from the Smartcat Marketplace to collaborate with AI agents and continuously improve quality. - [Hire Expert Reviewers](https://www.smartcat.com/marketplace) ## Smartcat Is a Global Market Leader for PDF Translation and Localization ### 9.6/10 for setup simplicity ### 9.3/10 for ease of use ### 1,000+ global corporate clients ### 20% of Fortune 500 customers Streamline Your PDF Translation Workflow With AI Agents - [Book a Personalized Demo](https://www.smartcat.com/book-a-demo/?from_pdf-translator) ## How to Use the PDF Translation Agent ### 5 Simple Steps to Translate PDF Files ### Upload Your PDF Files ### Select Target Language(s) ### Translate Files ### Review in the Smartcat Editor or Invite External Reviewers ### Download Your Translated PDFs - [Begin PDF Translations Now](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?pdf-translator) ## No Need to Choose Between Cost, Time, & Quality ### 400% ### Faster Translation Turnaround Time Achieved by Smith+Nephew after switching to Smartcat. - [Read Case Study](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/smith-nephew/) ### 70% ### Cost Savings For Stanley Black & Decker, increasing quality and efficiency. - [Read Case Study](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/stanley-black-and-decker/) ### 31 hours ### Work Time Saved Monthly For Babbel’s marketing and L&D teams. - [Read Case Study](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/babbel/) Fast and Accurate PDF Translation With AI Agents Streamline your workflow with our [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/). Enjoy 95% translation quality before human review, while reducing costs and turnaround times from weeks to hours. - [Translate Your PDFs Now](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?pdf-translator_bottom-cta) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I translate a PDF with AI agents? Smartcat's [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/) extracts text from static PDFs, translates it, and rebuilds the document with your original layout and design. PDFs are notoriously hard to localize. This agent makes it automatic — cutting design cycles, reducing review rounds, and getting translated assets into market faster. ### What is the best AI PDF converter? Smartcat is the only platform that combines content creation, translation, and localization, automated by expert-enabled AI Agents that continuously learn from your team and evolve with your business. Smartcat’s all in one platform translates and rebuilds PDFs— no extra steps required. The [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/) provides scalable PDF localization without breaking layout or brand. Smartcat enables global teams to deliver content faster, in any language, without sacrificing quality or brand consistency, so they can scale globally with less overhead and more control. ### Can the AI read scanned PDFs? Yes, Smartcat's [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/) uses advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to convert scanned PDFs into editable text before translation. ### Can I edit text extracted from scanned PDFs? Absolutely. You can review and modify the extracted text in the Smartcat Editor before the AI translation runs. Once the PDF Translation Agent translates the text, you can review and edit the text in the new target languages side by side to the source text. ### How many languages are supported? Smartcat's [PDF Translation Agent](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/pdf-agent/) can translate your PDFs into over 280 languages, covering major and less common languages simultaneously. ### Does Smartcat integrate with other systems? Yes, Smartcat offers [30+ integrations](https://www.smartcat.com/integrations/) with various TMS platforms, including Google Drive, Contentful, Adobe Experience Manager, and more, streamlining your current workflow seamlessly. ### Will formatting be preserved? Images are not translated automatically. Instead, context tags help associate the translated text with the corresponding visuals. ### How are images handled in PDF translations? Images are not translated automatically. Instead, context tags help associate the translated text with the corresponding visuals. ### Can I customize terminology for specific PDFs? Yes, you can upload custom glossaries to ensure that your translations remain accurate and consistent for specialized terms. The PDF Translation Agent learns from every edit you make to continuously improve for future translations. ### How secure is Smartcat's AI PDF Converter? Smartcat safeguards your PDF translations and confidential project data with: - SOC 2 Type II compliance - End-to-end encryption - Granular role-based access controls - Data residency and GDPR compliance Whether you're localizing sales sheets, whitepapers, or visual guides, Smartcat keeps your content secure through every step of the workflow. ### Is there a free trial for PDF translation? Yes, sign up for a free 14-day trial to explore all the features, including our advanced AI PDF converter.