Translate PDF Images and Text in Any Language
Get high-quality translations of your PDFs—including images and text—in seconds. Smartcat's PDF Translation Agent preserves layout, formatting, and embedded graphics for professional, ready-to-use multilingual documents.
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Consistency & Accuracy
Expert-enabled AI agents deliver consistent, precise PDF translations.
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Faster Turnaround
Complete projects 4 times faster – from weeks to days.
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Translate PDFs into 280+ Languages Within Minutes
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How to Translate PDF Images and Text
Five Easy Steps to Translate PDFs
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Upload Your PDF File Into the PDF Translation Agent
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Select Target Languages for Translation
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The Agent Translates All PDF Elements
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Review and Refine the Output in the Smartcat Editor
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Download Your Translated File
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Faster Turnaround
Smith+Nephew achieved a 400% faster turnaround.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can AI translate a PDF?
Yes. Smartcat's PDF Translation Agent extracts extracts text from static PDFs, translates it, and rebuilds the document with your original layout and design.
What is the best AI PDF translator?
PDFs are notoriously hard to localize. Smartcat's PDF Translation Agent makes the process automatic — cutting design cycles, reducing review rounds, and getting translated assets into market faster.
This agent:
Eliminates recreating files or managing design backlogs
Offers one tool to translate and rebuild — no extra steps
Provides scalable PDF localization without breaking layout or brand
Produces rapid localization of sales sheets, whitepapers, visual guides, and more
Is there an AI that can read PDF scans?
Yes. Our PDF Translation Agent detects text and images in scanned PDFs for translation.
What languages does Smartcat AI PDF translation support?
Smartcat supports over 280 languages for PDF translation.
Does Smartcat preserve formatting and layout after translation?
Yes. The PDF Translation Agent preserves formatting and layout elements during translation. You can also make changes after translation in the Smartcat Editor to ensure the output is exactly how you want it.
How are images and figures handled in translated PDFs?
Images and figures remain intact. The PDF Translation Agent is also able to translate any text within images or figures.
Can I track changes made during PDF translation?
You can see all translation changes in the Smartcat Editor and are able to make any necessary changes at any point.
Does Smartcat integrate with other translation management systems (TMS)?
Yes. Smartcat offers API integrations with various platforms to add translation into your existing workflows.
Can I customize the AI translation or terminology for specific PDFs?
Yes. You can upload custom, brand specific glossaries when using the PDF Translation Agent to ensure consistent, specialized terminology.
How secure is the Smartcat AI PDF translator?
Your data stays private and secure with Smartcat. We offer secure cloud storage, encrypted data, and SOC compliant data security.
Can I translate a PDF file for free? What is the best free PDF translator?
You can sign up for a free 14-day trial to test out Smartcat's AI Agents for your translation needs – including the PDF Translation Agent.