Translate PDFs with Pictures While Keeping Your Layout

Smartcat's AI platform lets you translate pdf document with pictures across 280+ languages. Our technology preserves your original design, making it ideal for visual content.

Leading global brands trust Smartcat for their complex visual document translation needs.

How to Translate a PDF with Pictures in 5 Steps

Follow this simple guide to translate any PDF with pictures. Achieve accurate results while maintaining your original design.

1

Upload your PDF or image files to the Smartcat platform. You can process files individually or in batches for efficiency.

2

Choose your source language and select one or more target languages for your translation project.

3

Our AI Agent performs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to translate the PDF picture to text and then localizes the content. You can make real-time edits in the platform.

4

Collaborate with your team or hire a vetted reviewer from our Marketplace to ensure the highest quality and brand consistency.

5

Download your translated files. They will be ready in their original format with the new language text perfectly integrated.

Achieve Superior Quality with AI and Human Expertise

“Smartcat provides a central hub for our translation workflow. It helps us manage and refine every aspect of content localization with greater efficiency.”

Barbara Fedorowicz

Translation department manager, Smith+Nephew

99%

brand consistency

Our AI learns from your glossaries and approved translations. This ensures your brand voice remains consistent everywhere.

4x

faster turnaround

Automate the entire process from text extraction to design recreation. Get projects done in a fraction of the time.

10x

more content

Scale your multilingual content production effortlessly. Translate more visual assets without increasing your budget.

Smarter Automation for Your Creative Assets

Smartcat's AI Agents combine powerful generative AI with your unique linguistic assets. This delivers image translations that are ready for global deployment from day one.

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Recognized for Performance and Ease of Use

9.6/10

for seamless setup

9.3/10

for intuitive use

1,000+

global corporate partners

20%

of the Fortune 500 trust us

Ready to Translate Your PDF with Pictures?

Get pixel-perfect results instantly. Smartcat’s AI agent translates and localizes your image files in any language, ensuring fast, brand-consistent outcomes.

Optimize Your Translation Costs, Speed, and Quality

400%

Faster translation turnaround time

Smith+Nephew saw a 400% faster turnaround by streamlining their complex translation workflows with Smartcat.

70%

Cost savings

Stanley Black & Decker achieved a 70% reduction in costs while improving the quality of their multilingual content.

31 hours

of work time saved monthly

Babbel’s internal teams reclaimed 31 hours of work each month by automating their translation processes.

Gain Full Control of Your Visual Content Translation

Achieve over 95% accuracy, accelerate project timelines, and reduce costs with Smartcat’s all-in-one solution. Take control of your workflow today.

Frequently asked questions

How do I translate text from an image in a PDF?

With Smartcat, you can easily translate text within any image. Simply upload your file, select your target languages, and our AI will translate the PDF picture to text while preserving the layout. You can then review the translation and download the final picture.

Why should I use AI to translate a PDF document with pictures?

Manually updating images with text is slow and expensive. It requires designers to recreate each version. Our AI automates this entire process. This reduces translation time and cost, allowing you to move faster without sacrificing quality.

How accurate is the AI image translation?

Our system achieves accuracy rates above 95%. It continuously learns from your translation memories, glossaries, and edits, improving with every project you complete.

Which image formats are supported?

We support over 80 common formats for your PDF picture translate needs, including PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF. We are always adding support for new file types.

What languages can I translate my images into?

Smartcat supports over 280 languages. This includes major global languages and a wide range of regional dialects, ensuring you can reach any audience.

Will the original image layout be preserved after translation?

Yes, our technology is designed to maintain your original layout and text positioning. For highly complex designs, you can use the Smartcat Editor to make minor adjustments.

Is there a simple 'wikihow' style guide on how to translate a pdf with pictures?

Absolutely. The step-by-step guide on this page provides a straightforward process, much like a 'how to translate a pdf with pictures wikihow' article. Just upload your file, choose languages, let AI translate, review, and download.

Can I edit the translated text on the image?

Yes. The Smartcat Editor allows you to refine translations directly. The integrated AI editing tools update your image in real time as you make changes.

Can I use this for a Spanish translation picture book filetype pdf?

Yes, this is a perfect use case. Smartcat is ideal for translating visual documents like a Spanish translation picture book filetype pdf. The platform preserves the artistic layout while accurately translating the text for a new audience.

Is my data secure when I translate a picture to PDF?

We prioritize your data security. We use industry-standard encryption and follow strict confidentiality protocols. Your content remains secure and private throughout the entire translation process.

Does Smartcat support custom fonts and terminology?

The platform supports over 50 popular fonts. We also plan to offer custom brand font support. Advanced terminology management via glossaries is a core feature that ensures brand consistency.

How is this different from basic online tools for a 'google translate pdf with pictures' search?

While simple tools might offer basic text extraction, they often fail to preserve formatting and lack quality control. Smartcat provides an enterprise-grade solution that integrates AI translation, layout recreation, collaborative review, and continuous quality improvement in one platform.

How does Smartcat handle images with complex text layouts?

Our Image Translation Agent is trained to identify individual text elements, even in complex designs. For intricate layouts with overlapping text, the Smartcat Editor gives you the control to manually define specific areas to ensure a perfect translation.