What it does
Translate PDF (Keep Layout) translates a document into another language while preserving its formatting and structure.
- In-place translation
How do I translate a PDF and keep its layout?
Translate a PDF while preserving its layout by uploading it and choosing the target language; the tool translates the text in place so the result keeps the original formatting, images and positions. Download the translated PDF. Processing happens in your browser.
- Translates text while keeping the layout
- Preserves images, tables and positions
- Many target languages
- Runs in your browser
What is
Translate PDF (Keep Layout)
A tool that translates the text of a PDF into another language and rebuilds the document so it retains the original layout, images and structure.
PDF Tools
Related terms
translatelocalizationAI
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
Translated text is placed back in the original positions so the document looks the same in the new language.
Many.
Choose from a wide range of source and target languages.
Processed in your browser.
Translation uses an on-device model, so the document is not sent to a third-party server.
Detailed Explanation
How it works
Text runs and positions are read with pdf.js, translated by an in-browser model, and redrawn in place with pdf-lib so images and layout are retained.
- Extract, translate, redraw
Use cases
Localise brochures, manuals, reports and forms for other-language readers without redesigning them.
- Localise documents
Limitations
Machine translation may be imperfect, and longer translated text can overflow tight layouts; review the result.
- Translation and fit vary
Privacy
Translation runs on-device in your browser; the document is not sent to a third-party server.
- On-device processing