How to translate a PDF
Got a document in a language you don't read? Here's how to translate it without uploading it anywhere.
- About 2 minutes
- Free, nothing uploaded
- 4 steps
Steps
Add your PDF
Drag your PDF onto the box, or click Choose a file. It opens right in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Choose the languages
Leave Translate from on Detect the language, and pick the language you want under Translate into.
Choose PDF or Word
PDF is ready to read. Word lets you edit the translation.
Click Translate
The first time for a language pair, Chrome downloads it once. Then each paragraph is translated on your device.
Tips
- Use Chrome 138 or newer on a computer: that's where the built in translator is.
- Scanned PDFs need OCR PDF first.
Questions
How good is the translation?
Good for understanding a document. For legal or official use, have a professional check it.
Why did I get a Word file?
Languages like Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi are saved as Word documents so every character shows correctly.
Ready? Translate PDF is free.
Into 35+ languages. Works in your browser, no sign up.