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How Does It Work?
TransPDF works with your existing tools to quickly create translated PDFs of the highest quality.
Watch the movie to get a feel for how the system operates or follow the step-by-step guide.
Upload your PDF
TransPDF will convert it to XLIFF and return it to you. If your PDF is a scan, it will first run it through OCR to make it editable.
Translate the XLIFF
Use your existing tools - SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Memsource, DejaVu etc.
Upload your translated XLIFF
TransPDF will reconstruct the original PDF using your translated text. Clean-up translated PDFs using the free demo of Infix 7
Ready to translate a PDF? Sign-up up for free and get your 25 free credits.
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ONTRAM TransPDF
By integrating TransPDF, ONTRAM takes the next step. With the new filter, PDFs can now be imported easily and straightforward into a translation job. Your content will be converted into an XLIFF which then can be edited effortlessly.
Read the step-by-step guide to translating PDFs in ONTRAM.
memoQ TransPDF
memoQ Translator Pro (from version 8.1 onwards) integrates directly with TransPDF.com via our publicAPI
Read their excellent step-by-step guide to translating PDFs using TransPDF from within memoQ.
Memsource TransPDF
Memsource integrates directly with TransPDF.com via our publicAPI.
You'll find TransPDF listed as one of the options in the PDF import filter section. Read the official press release about this and other new features launched in Memsource version6.
Read our step-by-step guide to getting started with TransPDF and Memsource.
Microsoft Azure Translation
Microsoft's neural-network based service is now available from within TransPDF to translate your PDFs for you. Use it as a starting-point for a full translation or when you simply need to speed-read a PDF.
Read our step-by-step guide to using auto-translation.
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What Does It Cost?
Got an Infix License?
If you have a valid Infix license, you will get a free monthly allowance of -- credits to use for translating your PDFs. If you need more than this, you can purchase additional credits.
If you have a valid Infix license, use of TransPDF is free-of-charge with the exception of OCR and auto-translation which cost 1 credit per page.
Infix licenses start at just $9.99 for a monthly subscription.
Purchasing Credits
The cost of producing a translated PDF is just 1-credit per page. With credits costing as little as 15¢ when purchased in bulk, a typical PDF page of 350 words could cost just ¢0.0004 per word!
For example, a 50-page PDF of around 15,000 words could add around €8 to the cost of your project. But how many hours of work would you save? Anyone who has tried editing a PDF will know that putting a translation back into a 50-page PDF would take hours without TransPDF. Isn't your time worth more than that?
Per-PDF Cost
| PDFXLIFF | 1 credit |
| PDFPreviews | FREE |
| Final PDF | 1 credit / page |
Example:
- 100-page PDF converted to XLIFF = 1 credit
- 90-page PDF, to XLIFF, translated, final PDF generated = 90 credits
- 30-page scan, processed with OCR, to XLIFF, final PDF generated = 30 credits
Per PDF Cost
| With a valid Infix license | Without a valid Infix license | |
|---|---|---|
| PDFXLIFF | FREE | 1 credit |
| PDFPreviews | FREE | |
| Final PDF | FREE | 1 credit / page |
| OCR | 1 credit / page | |
| Auto-Translate | 1 credit / page | |
Example with no Infix license:
- 100-page PDF converted to XLIFF = 1 credit
- 90-page PDF, to XLIFF, translated, final PDF generated = 90 credits
- 30-page scan, processed with OCR, to XLIFF, final PDF generated = 30 credits
To get you started, you get 25 free credits when you sign-up.
The XLIFF parts however are all done in the cloud using their TransPDF website. This is quite impressive and you can use this without the InFix PDF Editor at all.
Blog post by Paul Filkin, Client Communities Director, Language Solutions, SDL Plc
Features
TransPDF is smart: it helps translators deal with PDF quicker than ever before.
Fast and accurate
TransPDF handles text-reflow, style and font changes, meaning you don’t waste time with HTML and XML.
Say Yes to PDF Jobs
Time-consuming jobs are made simple, allowing you to tackle even large and complex PDF jobs in no time at all
Your Translation Tools
TransPDF works alongside your tools - SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Memsource etc., so you don’t need to learn how to use new, unfamiliar software
Minimise Formatting Tags
TransPDF generates very clean, simple XLIFF. This means you won't be hampered by a glut of formatting tags while translating your text.
DEAD PDFs
Upload scanned PDFs ('dead' PDFs) and TransPDF makes them editable using OCR so you can translate them.
No software required
All you need to start using TransPDF is a web browser and a PDF. There's no software to install on your computer - it's all on our servers.
PDF Previews
Keep clients and teams updated by showing your progress with side-by-side previews of original and translated documents
Bidirectional Support
Translate to and from Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Urdu.
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Pay-As-You-Go
No ongoing fees, no commitments, and no hidden charges. Pay only for the pages you need.
Unlock The Potential Of PDF
Don't get bogged-down with layout, tags and code; concentrate on the words instead.
TransPDF handles the difficulties of the PDF format, leaving you to get on with the translation.
Translate to and from right-to-left languages with ease. TransPDF even flips the page orientation to make reading the finished translation more natural.
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PDF Previews
Side-by-side previews let you compare each newly translated PDF with the original, while watermarks enable you share previews with clients, safe in the knowledge they cannot be used commercially.
Public API
Developers are using the free public API to integrate Trans PDF into their tools and give their customers seamless access to PDF translation without having to leave their apps.
Ready to translate a PDF? Sign-up up for free and get your 25 free credits.
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Need to Know More?
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, check our FAQ.
Can it handle scanned PDFs ?
Yes. Upload a scanned or 'dead' PDF and TransPDF will convert it to a real PDF with editable text. It then gets converted to XLIFF ready for translation as normal.
Do I have to pay again if I change my translation?
No. You only pay once for a page. After that you can alter the translation as many times as you like without incurring any extra charges.
Is there a public API available?
Yes. There is a fully documented API you can use to integrate smart PDF translation into your own applications for free.
The API package consists of a Python demo showing how to access all of the features such as uploading PDFs and exporting XLIFF. The underlying technology is HTTP-based so you don't need to use Python if you don't want to.
Can I translate right-to-left language PDFs such as Arabic?
Yes. TransPDF can be used to translate to and from right-to-left PDFs written in Arabic, Hebrew, Pesian and Urdu. By default it also swaps page layout to reflect the reading order of the target language though this behaviour can be disabled.
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Are my PDFs secure ?
When you upload a PDF it is visible to you and only those whom you choose to share it with. Access to TransPDF.com is all done via https (secure web access) which means your passwords and data are encrypted during transit.
What is XLIFF ?
XLIFF is an industry standard XML-based format for translating all kinds of documents and is supported natively by leading tools such as SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Memsource, Fluency, TransitNXT and others.
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| No. of credits | Price per credit | You Save |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 49 | 50¢ | 0% |
| 50 to 99 | 45¢ | 10% |
| 100 to 499 | 40¢ | 20% |
| 500 to 999 | 25¢ | 50% |
| 1000 or more | 15¢ | 70% |
FAQs
How can I translate a PDF online? ›
- Access the Translate Document tool.
- Choose the language to translate from and to. ...
- Click “Choose File” and then the blue “Translate” button.
- Let Google work its magic.
- You'll get a pop-up with the PDF file translated.
Google Docs
Here are the simple steps on how to use it. Open your browser and go to the official page and sign up or log onto your account if you have one. From here, open the file and click the “Tools” tab then “Translate Document“. Next, choose your desired language and click on translate.
Google Translate provides direct translation of PDF files for free. Click here to get started. Select the PDF file you want to translate and click Translate. The file is translated and displayed in the browser.
Can you google translate a PDF? ›Google Translate
Well, translating PDF content with Google is just as simple. Once you're on the main Google Translate page, click on the translate a document hypertext link under the main text field. You'll get the above interface where you can click on Choose File to upload your PDF and select your target language.
There's no automatic PDF translator, either. However, there is a simple workaround — just convert your PDF to an editable format, like a Word file, first. This guide teaches you how to translate a PDF with Adobe Acrobat.
Can you Translate a PDF in Foxit? ›With Foxit Reader, you can translate the text in your PDF to any of the supported languages. And then anyone can read the PDF in their preferred language.
How do I Translate a PDF file on my phone? ›How to Translate a PDF File on Android. If you have an Android phone or tablet, you actually need to install the same apps mentioned app: PDF to Word, Ms Office (or any other Office viewer), Google Translate.
How do I Translate a document? ›- On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
- In the top menu, click Tools. Translate document.
- Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.
- Click Translate.
- A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.
- Go to the Smallpdf PDF to Word online tool.
- Upload your PDF file via drag-and-drop.
- Select the option you need—the OCR conversion is only available as a Pro feature.
- Wait for the conversion to finish.
- Download your editable Word file.
- Open PDF. Click "Open PDF" to open the scanned document to translate. ...
- Perform OCR. In case your PDF file is scanned or image-based, you will need to perform OCR. ...
- Google Translate Scanned Document. Now, the scanned PDF file should be editable after performing OCR.
Where can I translate documents online? ›
Doc Translator offers a Free plan for documents up to 1,000 words. Translate any MS Word . DOCX document, any Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint Presentation or even Adobe InDesign . IDML file.
How can I translate a PDF file to English? ›- In your browser, go to Google Translate.
- At the top, click Documents.
- Choose the languages to translate to and from. ...
- Click Browse your computer.
- Select the file you want to translate.
- Click Translate and wait for the document to finish translating.
You are able to translate the paperwork yourself as long as you certify that you are competent to translate and that the translation is accurate. From the USCIS website: "Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents.
How can I translate a page into English? ›In a web browser, you'll find the translate icon on the right-hand side of the address bar. By clicking it, you'll see the translate bar appear just underneath. In Chrome app, both Android and iOS, that looks like this: Open the Chrome app and tap on the three vertical dots in the top right-hand corner.
Can I translate a PDF from German to English? ›Open the browser and go to translate.google.com. Step 2: Upload your PDF document. Click on "Browse your Computer", locate the PDF file with German text which you want to translate, and upload it. Once the document is uploaded, click on the Translate button to translate your document into English.
Can Google Translate scanned documents? ›Google Translate doesn't just translate words and phrases for you; it can also translate entire documents, such as plain text and rich-text documents, Microsoft Word documents, HTML, and even translate PDFs.
How do I get Google to translate a page? ›- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
- Go to a webpage written in another language.
- At the bottom, select the language you want to translate to. To change the default language, tap More. ...
- Chrome will translate the webpage this one time.
Enter translation integration. Adobe's built-in tool streamlines and speeds translation efforts, so you can configure site assets — from copy to content fragments to image metadata — in multiple languages, in a matter of minutes.
How do I translate text in Acrobat? ›Click the “Translate” button to start translating your PDF file. You will see the translated version of your PDF in your browser window. To copy this translated text, select the text using your mouse or keyboard, right-click the text, and select “Copy” from the menu. Then, paste the text into any text file you want.
How do I translate an Adobe document to English? ›You can drag and drop the file (the drag and drop can be a little tricky to get it just right) or you can upload it the old fashioned way. Once the file is uploaded click the blue "Translate" button. This will load your translated document into a new tab on your web browser.
What is Foxit Cloud? ›
Foxit Cloud provides tools for securely managing and sending PDF documents, as well as PDF forms. With Foxit Cloud, there are several features that make PDF document handling much more convenient, and safe. Securing Your Shared Documents.
How do I run OCR in Foxit? ›- Select "Home" and then click "Convert". Select "OCR" then click on "Current File".
- To choose the output type, go to "Editable Text" to make the image text editable. ...
- Click "OK" to begin the process.
- Open a PDF file in Foxit Reader / Foxit PDF Editor.
- In File menu, choose Save as…., click on Browse to find a folder. 1) Drop down Save as Type, choose TXT Files (*. txt) in the Save As dialog box. ...
- Enter the filename and location, and click Save.
Mate for iOS lets you easily translate text in PDF files on your iPhone or iPad.
How do I translate a document on Android? ›how to translate a document with google lens on android phone
Is there an app that can translate documents? ›Google Translate's App Now Instantly Translates Printed Text In 27 Languages. One of the most intense experiences you'll ever have is visiting a country that speaks a language different than yours.
What is a good translation website? ›Google Translate
Google Translate is the best-known option when it comes to the best free website translation tools. Via the Google Translate website, you can easily translate: Specific portions of text by copy and pasting.
Word for Microsoft 365 makes it easy
In Word for Microsoft 365 when you open a document in a language other than a language you have installed in Word, Word will intelligently offer to translate the document for you. Click the Translate button and a new, machine-translated, copy of the document will be created for you.
Open a PDF file containing a scanned image in Acrobat for Mac or PC. Click on the “Edit PDF” tool in the right pane. Acrobat automatically applies optical character recognition (OCR) to your document and converts it to a fully editable copy of your PDF. Click the text element you wish to edit and start typing.
Can you scan and translate? ›With the Google Translate app, you can scan and translate pictures to and from any of Google's supported languages.
How do I convert PDF to Word without OCR? ›
- Navigate to our PDF to Word converter.
- Select the file you want to convert. ...
- Click the Convert to Word button.
- Download your converted file to your computer or save it to DropBox or Google Drive.
What is OCR? OCR stands for "Optical Character Recognition." It is a technology that recognizes text within a digital image. It is commonly used to recognize text in scanned documents and images. OCR software can be used to convert a physical paper document, or an image into an accessible electronic version with text.
Is Google Translate accurate? ›The answer to how accurate Google translate is is 85%, according to a survey conducted by Google in 2017. Google Translate is a simple-to-use software that allows you to interact quickly and learn foreign languages. The translation service switches text and speech back into any language.
What's the best translator app? ›- Day Translations.
- Speak & Translate.
- Google Translate.
- SayHi.
- iTranslate.
- TripLingo.
- Microsoft Translator.
- Naver Papago Translate.
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Do translated documents need to be notarized? ›Do Translated Documents Need to Be Notarized? In the present day, you do not need to do both certification and notarization. You need either one or the other, as usually, agencies don't require both. Also, notarization is less costly because the translator does not compare documents in such a way as certification does.
Who can certify translation? ›Certified translation
Qualified Members (MITI translator or FITI translator) and Qualified Members commissioned by ITI Corporate members (Language Service Providers) can certify translations and purchase ITI Certification Seals, to certify their work and confirm their membership of the Institute.
Translation Memory
The best way to translate large files with repetitive text is with translation software that has translation memory. A translation memory is a bilingual repository that consists of sentences, phrases and segments that have been translated from one language into another.
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Translate webpages in Chrome
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- Go to a webpage written in another language.
- On the right of the address bar, click Translate .
- Chrome will translate your current webpage.
- Tap the three dots at the bottom right of the screen and scroll down to choose "Settings."
- Tap "Languages."
- Make sure that "Translate pages" is turned on by swiping the button to the right.
Can Firefox translate Web pages? ›
By default, Firefox has no function for translation. If you often have to translate content, you can install an add-on like Google Translator for Firefox. If you need to translate not often, just use an online translator like Google Translate and paste the URL of the page you want to translate.
How do I translate a PDF to English? ›- In your browser, go to Google Translate.
- At the top, click Documents.
- Choose the languages to translate to and from. ...
- Click Browse your computer.
- Select the file that you want to translate.
- Click View translation or Download translation.
- Go to the Smallpdf PDF to Word online tool.
- Upload your PDF file via drag-and-drop.
- Select the option you need—the OCR conversion is only available as a Pro feature.
- Wait for the conversion to finish.
- Download your editable Word file.
How to Translate a PDF File on Android. If you have an Android phone or tablet, you actually need to install the same apps mentioned app: PDF to Word, Ms Office (or any other Office viewer), Google Translate.
Can Google translate entire documents? ›Google Translate doesn't just translate words and phrases for you; it can also translate entire documents, such as plain text and rich-text documents, Microsoft Word documents, HTML, and even translate PDFs. (It also translates entire websites.)