How to Translate a Scanned PDF Online
Learn how to translate scanned PDFs online with OCR, keep document structure, and preview the first translated page before downloading the full file.
Scanned PDFs are image-based documents, so they need OCR before translation. A normal text translator cannot reliably read them unless the text is extracted first.
Steps to Translate a Scanned PDF
- Upload your scanned PDF to Scan Translator.
- Select the source and target language.
- Let OCR extract the text from each page.
- Preview the first translated page for free.
- Translate and download the complete document.
When OCR Matters
OCR is essential for contracts, certificates, forms, invoices, letters and archived documents. For native PDFs, use the PDF Translator; for photos, use the Image Translator.
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