Do I need an account to use the Smallpdf PDF translator?

No, you can try out our PDF Translator online for free without signing up. Creating an account, however, unlocks other tools and benefits—like a free 7-day trial with unlimited translations and access to over 25 PDF tools.

Can I translate large PDF files?

Yes, you can translate large PDFs with the Smallpdf translator tool. Smallpdf accepts file sizes large enough to handle nearly any PDF. Even better, the translator will provide a summary of your original PDF, so you’ll be able to digest even the longest of PDFs in less time in your language of choice.

Will the original layout and fonts of my PDF be preserved after translation?

The PDF translator can provide a summary or a full translation of a PDF. We aim to maintain the original formatting of your PDF as much as possible, but images and special layouts don’t currently carry over into the translated document. It’s a great, easy-to-use tool to help you quickly digest the contents of a PDF in nearly any language.

Is there a limit on the number of PDFs I can translate with Smallpdf?

Nope! With Smallpdf you can process as many documents as you need. You can unlock unlimited access for 7 days with our free trial, and there are no processing limits on any of our paid plans. And that’s not just for translating PDFs—you also get unlimited access to over 25 PDF tools to edit, compress, convert, merge, sign, and more.

Can I translate scanned PDFs or images within PDFs?

Yes! The Smallpdf Translator automatically converts scanned PDF documents into readable text using our top-notch OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. This includes any text within an image in your PDF. In addition to PDFs, it can also extract and translate text from images, like JPG and PNG files. Simply drop your files into the tool above to get started.

What are typical languages I can translate with the free PDF Translator?

The Smallpdf Translator lets you translate between most of the world’s major languages. You can convert documents to and from English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Polish, and many more. We don’t yet have some of the less common languages you'll find with Google Translate, but we’ve got the big ones covered and more coming soon. To see a full list, upload files into the tool at the top of this page, then open the “Translate to…” dropdown, and pick your target language.

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Need to translate PDF documents online for free? Our PDF translator lets you translate English, Spanish, French, and dozens of other languages in an instant. Generate summaries or full translations with AI. Free to start. No signup needed.

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Free Online PDF Translation

The Smallpdf PDF Translator takes any document and translates it into your preferred language for free. Get summaries, full translations, and query documents in different languages with AI.

Instant Knowledge in Any Language

Translate a PDF from English to Spanish, or German to English, in seconds—along with French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, or whatever other language you prefer.

Get Summaries or Full Translations

Choose between a quick summary or a full translation of your PDF. The Smallpdf Translator lets you break language barriers in just the way you need.

More Than a PDF Translator

With the Smallpdf Translator, you can go beyond language with the built-in AI chat tool. Ask for key points, overall gist, or every detail—it’s a multilingual insight generator.

How To Translate a PDF Online for Free

Import or drag & drop your PDF document into the translator above.
Choose Summary or Entire Document and click “Translate.”
Change the language as needed.
Use the built-in AI chat to generate deeper insights.

Break PDF Language Barriers

Translation Without the Hassle
Nothing to download or install, no signup required. Get started immediately for free—just drop your PDF into the box above, pick your language, and off you go.
Easy Interface
Smallpdf is built around intuitive interactions at every step. We believe that powerful tools don’t need to be complicated. So we make working with PDFs easy.
Built-in Text Recognition
Working with scanned PDFs or image files? No problem. Our translation tool automatically recognizes text with state-of-the-art OCR technology.
Works on Any Platform and Device
Our PDF Translator is browser-based. So you can translate on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, or Linux. From desktop to mobile, language is no longer a barrier.
Translate Other File Formats
Need to translate other file types? Smallpdf has you covered. Use the tool to translate text in Word, DOCX, PPT, Excel, JPG, PNG, GIF, and TIFF files too.
Safe & Secure at Every Step
We’re GDPR compliant and ISO/IEC certified. We also use top-tier TLS encryption. This means that your documents and personal information are private and secure from start to finish.

FAQs About Our Translate PDF Tool

Do I need an account to use the Smallpdf PDF translator?
No, you can try out our PDF Translator online for free without signing up. Creating an account, however, unlocks other tools and benefits—like a free 7-day trial with unlimited translations and access to over 25 PDF tools.
Can I translate large PDF files?
Yes, you can translate large PDFs with the Smallpdf translator tool. Smallpdf accepts file sizes large enough to handle nearly any PDF. Even better, the translator will provide a summary of your original PDF, so you’ll be able to digest even the longest of PDFs in less time in your language of choice.
Will the original layout and fonts of my PDF be preserved after translation?
The PDF translator can provide a summary or a full translation of a PDF. We aim to maintain the original formatting of your PDF as much as possible, but images and special layouts don’t currently carry over into the translated document. It’s a great, easy-to-use tool to help you quickly digest the contents of a PDF in nearly any language.
Is there a limit on the number of PDFs I can translate with Smallpdf?
Nope! With Smallpdf you can process as many documents as you need. You can unlock unlimited access for 7 days with our free trial, and there are no processing limits on any of our paid plans. And that’s not just for translating PDFs—you also get unlimited access to over 25 PDF tools to edit, compress, convert, merge, sign, and more.
Can I translate scanned PDFs or images within PDFs?
Yes! The Smallpdf Translator automatically converts scanned PDF documents into readable text using our top-notch OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. This includes any text within an image in your PDF. In addition to PDFs, it can also extract and translate text from images, like JPG and PNG files. Simply drop your files into the tool above to get started.
What are typical languages I can translate with the free PDF Translator?
The Smallpdf Translator lets you translate between most of the world’s major languages. You can convert documents to and from English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Polish, and many more. We don’t yet have some of the less common languages you'll find with Google Translate, but we’ve got the big ones covered and more coming soon. To see a full list, upload files into the tool at the top of this page, then open the “Translate to…” dropdown, and pick your target language.

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