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Translate PDF extracts the text of a PDF locally with PDF.js, then sends that text to a third-party AI service to translate into one of 32 languages. Free, no signup, 5 runs a day. What you give it is sent to Pollinations.ai (called from your browser).
🌐 Translate PDF
Translate the text content of any PDF into 30+ languages. Text is extracted locally, then sent to Pollinations.ai for translation.
text.pollinations.ai for translation. Don't use on confidential documents.
About Translate PDF
Translate the text content of a PDF into 30+ languages. The text is extracted locally in your browser, then sent to a free AI text API for translation — that step is flagged because the text leaves your device, so avoid confidential files. Free, no signup.
- Translate into 30+ languages
- Text extracted locally first
- Translation via Pollinations.ai (called from your browser) (flagged)
- Free, no signup
Sends your text to a third-party AI service
Your text is sent straight from your browser to the third-party service listed below - it does not pass through our server, and we have no control over how that service handles it. Do not use this tool on confidential material.
What receives it:
- Pollinations.ai (text.pollinations.ai), called directly from your browser
Free tier: 5 runs per day for this tool, counted in your browser. The counter resets at midnight UTC and is not shared between browsers or devices.
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What this tool is for
- Reading a document that arrived in a language you do not use
- Getting a usable draft translation quickly
| What it does | Extracts the text of a PDF locally with PDF.js, then sends that text to a third-party AI service to translate into one of 32 languages. |
|---|---|
| Accepted input | One PDF (application/pdf) with a real text layer, plus a target language - 32 are offered, from Spanish and Arabic to Urdu, Japanese and Swahili. |
| What you get back | The translated text, as text you can copy. |
| Limits | Capped at 5 runs per day for this tool, counted in your browser and reset at midnight UTC. Only the first 15,000 characters of the extracted text are sent - longer documents are truncated. |
| Browser requirements | An internet connection. This tool does not work offline. |
A worked example
- Input
- A 3-page Spanish PDF notice, target language English.
- What comes back
- The same text in English, with the paragraph breaks kept.
- Worth knowing
- You get text, not a translated PDF - the layout, images and formatting are not rebuilt. And this is a machine translation: fine for understanding a document, not appropriate for legal, medical or contractual use without a professional check.
If it does not work
"No selectable text found"
The PDF is a scan. Run OCR PDF first, in the document's original language.
Only the beginning was translated
Only the first 15,000 characters are sent. Split the PDF and translate in parts.
"AI service is rate-limiting this request"
The free third-party service is busy. Wait a minute and retry.
The output is still a wall of text
The tool returns text, not a rebuilt PDF. Paste it into a document if you need formatting.
Nothing happens when you run it
You may have used your 5 free runs of this tool for today. The page shows a "Daily limit reached" notice; the counter resets at midnight UTC.
How to use Translate PDF
- Add your PDFDrop the PDF onto the upload area. The text is extracted on your device.
- Pick the target languageChoose from the 32 in the list.
- TranslateClick Translate. This is the step that sends the extracted text off your device.
- Copy the translationTake the result from the output panel.
When to use Translate PDF
Understanding a document in another language
Read a letter, notice or report that arrived in a language you do not use.
Getting a draft translation quickly
A machine translation is a fast first draft for a translator or a bilingual colleague to check.
Checking what a document is about before paying for translation
See whether a document is relevant before commissioning a professional translation.
Reading supplier or customer correspondence
When a supplier sends terms or a customer sends a complaint as a PDF in another language, a quick translation tells you what needs a reply.
The settings, explained
Translate PDF extracts the text in your browser with PDF.js, then sends it to an AI model to translate:
- Target language
- 32 are offered, including Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Japanese and Swahili.
- How much is translated
- Only the first 15,000 characters of extracted text are sent. Longer documents are cut off.
- What you get
- The translated text, with paragraph breaks kept, to copy. It is not a translated PDF.
- Requirement
- The PDF needs a real text layer; scans need OCR PDF first.
What it cannot do
- You get text, not a translated PDF. Layout, images and formatting are not rebuilt.
- It is a machine translation: fine for understanding a document, not appropriate for legal, medical or contractual use without a professional check.
- Documents longer than about 15,000 characters are truncated; split them first.
- Do not use it on confidential documents: the text leaves your device for a third-party service. The free allowance is 5 runs per day for this tool, counted in your browser and reset at midnight UTC.
How it compares with the alternatives
Google Translate and DeepL accept document uploads and can return a translated file with the layout kept. For anything official, use a professional translator.
This tool gives a quick text translation without signing up anywhere. Read the data note below first.
The text is extracted from your PDF in your browser, then sent straight from your browser to Pollinations.ai, a third-party AI service, when you click the button. It does not pass through our server, and we have no control over how that service handles it. The why client-side page lists every tool that sends data off your device.
Getting a better result
Split long documents
Translate section by section so nothing is cut off.
Have important text checked
A fluent speaker should review anything you will act on.
OCR scans first
No text layer means nothing to translate.
Keep the original
Refer back to it when a phrase seems odd.
More questions about Translate PDF
Do I get a translated PDF?
No. You get the translated text.
Does my document leave my device?
The extracted text does: it goes directly from your browser to Pollinations.ai, a third-party service.
Can I use it for legal documents?
Not without a professional check. It is a machine translation.
How many languages are supported?
32 target languages.
Why are some names or terms left untranslated?
Models often keep product names, brand names and technical terms in the original language. Check that the ones that matter make sense in context.
Related tools
- AI Summarize PDF - a summary instead of a full translation
- OCR PDF - make a scan readable
- Split PDF - break a long document into parts
- PDF to Word - get the original text
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Does my document leave my device?
Yes. The text is extracted in your browser, then sent straight from your browser to Pollinations.ai, a third-party service. It does not pass through our server and we have no control over how they handle it. Do not use this on confidential documents.
Do I get a translated PDF back?
No - you get the translated text. The original layout is not rebuilt.
How long can the document be?
The first 15,000 characters of extracted text are sent; anything beyond that is truncated.
Is it accurate enough for official use?
No. It is a machine translation - good for understanding, not for legal, medical or contractual purposes without a professional check.