Translate PDF
Quickly translate your PDF documents into a variety of languages.
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From Google Drive
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From Dropbox
or drop files here
How to translate a PDF online?
Follow these steps and experience how easy it is to translate a PDF to English or other languages.
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1 Upload your PDF to translate
Drag and drop or upload the document from your device, OneDrive or Dropbox into the PDF convert box to start the translation.
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2 Translate your PDF to any language
Select the language you'd like to translate your document into, then click Translate file. From English or French to German, Italian, Spanish and more, you can translate your file in a variety of languages.
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3 Edit your translated PDF
Once the translation is complete, you can validate the translation quality, review the resulting file and edit it, if needed.
Why choose our PDF translation service?
In a world where digital is evolving rapidly, Soda PDF has carved out a place among the giants. Essential tools for professionals or individuals looking to efficiently manage their documents or translate them, Soda PDF offers cutting-edge technology.
With its translation PDF feature, you can easily translate PDF documents online from any language into a variety of others, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more. Our PDF translator will impress you with its speed and efficiency while preserving the original layout.

Benefits of the PDF translator
Choosing Soda PDF’s translator is a no-brainer!
Fast and accurate PDF translations to English and other languages
Quickly translating a PDF is now effortless and precise—no headaches! Our tool supports major languages, including English.
Accessible for everyone
The steps are simple and easy to follow, and the translation tool is very intuitive and accessible to everyone. You heard that right—for everyone.
Translate PDFs online instantly
No software downloads required—unless you prefer to! Just translate your PDF directly online.
Maintain privacy and security with our PDF translator
Your documents—both original and translated—stay private thanks to our trustworthy data security. And no worries! They’ll automatically vanish from our servers after 24 hours. Poof! All gone.
Translate PDF files across any device, anytime
Need to translate PDFs on the go? Soda PDF’s tools work from any device, Dropbox or OneDrive. Even if your boss asks for a file while you’re off-duty… well, your call!
Multiple languages to translate into
Our PDF language translator effortlessly translate your files into the language of your choice—no hassle, just instant results!
Optical character recognition available
Need to translate texts from an image-based document? You’ll need OCR (Optical character recognition)—and guess what? We’ve got it!
Layout stays the same
Worried about losing your layout after translation? Don’t be! Every detail stays intact, and the appearance is fully preserved—nothing changes except the language.
Soda PDF's awards
Soda PDF has gained valuable recognition as a member of the PDF Association and for earning multiple SourceForge badges, most recently including “Leader for Summer 2025” and the famous "Customers Love Us" badge. These achievements highlight our dedication to product quality and strong customer appreciation.
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Frequently asked questions about PDF translation
Want to know more? Translate any document, in any language with our PDF translator.
What is a PDF translator?
It’s like a tiny human translating PDFs in your device—minus the coffee breaks! Try it, and you’ll wonder how you ever did without it.
How does the PDF translator work?
It’s simple! Just upload your text-based PDF, select a language, click on Translate file—and voilà! Instantly, your translated PDF is ready to use on any device you want.
Which languages are supported by the PDF translator tool?
At Soda PDF, we make sure to offer a variety of languages to fit your needs. You can translate PDFs from English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian—with even more languages coming soon! Our team is working hard expending the list.
What are the supported languages for translation?
"Soda PDF offers 29 source languages for you to translate from:
1. French
2. English
3. Spanish
4. Italian
5. German
6. Portuguese
7. Russian
8. Arabic
9. Chinese (simplified)
10. Chinese (traditional)
11. Danish
12. Dutch
13. Estonian
14. Finnish
15. Greek
16. Hindi
17. Indonesian
18. Irish
19. Japanese
20. Korean
21. Latvian
22. Lithuanian
23. Norwegian
24. Polish
25. Romanian
26. Swedish
27. Thai
28. Turkish
29. Ukrainian
All of them can be translated to and from English. If you need to translate your content to a non-English language, we currently only offer translations in French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Portuguese. Stay tuned, as we are currently working on adding more languages! "
Can I translate a PDF to English for free?
Soda PDF lets you try the translate tool for free—meaning you can translate your file, edit it, and see that the layout stays exactly as in the original. However, downloading, printing, emailing, or saving the document isn’t included. With this fast and reliable translation experience, you’ll see how easy it is to use Soda PDF and how exceptional the translation quality truly is.
How accurate is the PDF translation process?
Many tools make translation complicated, but not Soda PDF! Our process is both precise and effortless—giving you reliable results without the headaches. It’s as easy as 1,2, 3… steps.
Can I translate scanned PDF documents?
You sure can—and you should! We’re proud of our optical character recognition (OCR) technology, and for good reason. It makes translating scanned documents just as effortless as translating text-based PDFs. No hassle, just smart recognition that gets the job done.
Is there a size limit for PDF files to translate?
For smooth and efficient translations, there are file size limitations when uploading. Got a big PDF ? No problemo! If it exceeds the limit, split it into smaller sections and let it roll. Upload, translate, and voilà! Save time.
Can the translator work with PDF files online on my mobile device?
Absolutely! Whether you’re on your cellphone or tablet, our translator works seamlessly—no downloads required. Just follow the steps: upload your file, pick a language, and the magic will happen at your fingertips!
I am worried about losing quality when my document is translated. Should I?
No need to worry! Give our PDF translator a try, and you’ll see for yourself. The document stays true to its initial content. The idea, format, and quality are all preserved, no matter the language. Want to know more? Check out how to convert PDF without losing quality.
In my PDF, there is an image with text. Can it still be translated?
It sure can! And there are perks: converting and compressing a PDF ensures your image quality stays intact—something JPGs don’t guarantee. Better image quality means more accurate content.
*Size and daily usage limitations: file of 3 Mb or less/2 files per day.