100+
Languages supported
Document translation service
Translate PDF Files Without Losing the Layout
Upload a PDF, choose a target language and download a translated file that keeps the original page structure — tables, columns, images, headers and footers included. Scanned PDFs are read with built-in OCR. The free plan covers files up to 10 MB, no credit card needed.
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Output preview
The Layout Before and After Translation
A translated file is only useful if tables, headings and spacing are still where your team expects them. ForgeFile keeps the document structure visible from upload to download.
Original
EN
Q3 supplier agreement
Translated
ES
Acuerdo de proveedor Q3
Formats
Files You Can Translate Besides PDF
Not every file is a clean PDF. The useful cases are messy: scanned contracts, spreadsheet tabs, slide decks, subtitles and audio exports from meetings.
Office and PDF
Documents, decks and spreadsheets where layout matters.
Scans and images
Photos, scans and image-heavy PDFs that need text extraction first.
Localization files
Structured text files where keys, timings and markup should stay intact.
What Stays in Place When You Translate a PDF
Layout Kept, Not Reconstructed by Hand
Tables, columns, headers, footers and images are mapped before translation and rebuilt in place afterwards. You download a finished PDF, not raw text to reformat.
OCR for Scanned PDFs
Image-based pages are recognised first, then translated — including multi-column scans and tables. No separate OCR step, no copy-paste.
100+ Languages, RTL and CJK Included
Translate PDFs between more than 100 languages, including right-to-left scripts such as Arabic and Hebrew, and Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Files Deleted After Processing
Uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest, and automatically deleted after processing — typically within 24 to 72 hours. Translated files stay available for download for 30 days.
How to Translate a PDF Online
- 1
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop the file or browse for it. The free plan accepts PDFs up to 10 MB; paid plans go from 30 MB up to 1 GB per file.
- 2
Choose the target language
Pick from more than 100 languages. The source language is detected automatically, so you only choose where the text should go.
- 3
Enable OCR for scans
If the PDF is a scan or photo-based document, switch on OCR so the text can be recognised before translation. Digital PDFs skip this step.
- 4
Download the translated PDF
The rebuilt file keeps the original page structure. Check line breaks in text-heavy sections if the document is going straight to print.
Other Document Translation Workflows
How ForgeFile Handles PDF Translation
A PDF is a fixed-layout format: every text block, table cell and image has an exact position on the page. Most translators pull the text out, translate it and hand you back an unformatted wall of words. ForgeFile takes a different route — it maps the position of each element first, translates the text with context-aware AI, then rebuilds the PDF with the translated text placed back into the original structure.
What happens to your PDF during translation
- Text blocks, tables, columns, headers and footers are detected and anchored to their position on each page
- The text is translated with surrounding context, so recurring terms stay consistent across the document
- The translated PDF is rebuilt page by page, with images and graphics left untouched
Scanned PDFs and image-based documents
If your PDF is a scan — a signed contract, a certificate, an official letter — there is no selectable text for a translator to work with. ForgeFile runs OCR on image-based pages first, recognises the text including multi-column layouts and tables, and then translates it. You upload the scan and download a readable translated document, without a separate OCR tool.
What to expect in the result
Translated text is rarely the same length as the original. When a sentence grows or shrinks, spacing inside a text block can shift, and rare fonts may be substituted with close equivalents. For most documents the translated PDF is ready to share as is; for print-ready or legally sensitive files, plan a quick review of line breaks and hyphenation before publishing.
Formats, plans and where PDF translation fits
The free plan covers 25 files per month at up to 10 MB each — enough to test with your own documents before paying anything. Paid plans raise the per-file limit to 30 MB, 100 MB, 500 MB and up to 1 GB on Enterprise, and Pro plans add API access for automated pipelines. If your source file is a Word document rather than a PDF, use the DOCX translation workflow instead — it returns an editable document. All other supported formats are listed under document translation, and plan details are on the pricing page.
PDF Translation — Questions Before You Upload
How does PDF translation work in ForgeFile?
Upload the PDF and choose a target language. The engine maps every text block, table and image to its position, translates the text in context, and rebuilds the PDF so the translated version follows the original page structure.
Will my PDF keep its formatting after translation?
The page structure — tables, columns, images, headers and footers — is preserved. Because translated text can be longer or shorter than the original, spacing within text blocks can shift slightly, and unusual fonts may be replaced with close equivalents. A quick review is worth it for print-ready files.
Can I translate a scanned PDF?
Yes. Built-in OCR recognises text on image-based pages, including multi-column scans and tables, before translation. You do not need a separate OCR tool.
Which languages are supported?
More than 100 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Right-to-left scripts and CJK characters are supported in both source and target documents.
How large can the PDF be?
Up to 10 MB per file on the free plan. Paid plans raise the limit to 30 MB (Starter), 100 MB (Pro) and 500 MB (Elite); Enterprise supports files up to 1 GB.
What does PDF translation cost?
The free plan includes 25 files per month at up to 10 MB each, with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month and add larger files, more monthly volume and API access — the pricing page has the full comparison.
What happens to my file after translation?
Files are encrypted in transit and at rest. Uploads are deleted automatically after processing, typically within 24 to 72 hours, and translated files remain available for download for 30 days before they are deleted too.
Should I upload a PDF or the original Word file?
If you have the original DOCX, upload that instead — the DOCX translation workflow returns an editable Word document, which is easier to adjust afterwards. Use PDF translation when the PDF is all you have, or when the layout must stay fixed.
Translate Your First PDF
Upload a PDF, pick a language and download the translated file with its layout intact. The free plan includes 25 files a month at up to 10 MB each — no credit card required.