How do I convert a PDF from one language to another language?

Answered By: Client Services

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2024 Views: 118148

Go to Google Translate
Select Documents
Select Browse your computer to locate the document you want translated
To choose the language you want to translate to, click the Down arrow
Select Translate

Video of steps: How to Translate a PDF (WikiHow)

If the document is too large for Google Translate, try an online converter service like PDFConverter.com

Please note: Some PDFs are unsuitable for translation as they can be made up of scanned images rather than raw text files. The quality of the PDF can also impact the ability of translation software to accurately translate the text. Unfortunately there is no solution to this other than accessing a better PDF version.

SensusAccess allows you to convert files into a variety of formats. For example, you could convert a file into a PDF and then into another language.

Comments (5)

need video of steps

by ndiogaziri okechukwu theodore on Oct 08, 2020
Thank you for your suggestion. We have now added a link to WikiHow instructions.

by Library Client Services on Oct 20, 2020
Thank, very helpful. I have a lot of PDF's and didn't think I could translate them. Should have just searched months ago. Thank you.

by Gretchen on Mar 30, 2022
Google translate no longer supports this feature

by Romeo on Nov 10, 2023
Hi Romeo, thank you for your feedback. After testing the steps in the FAQ on Google Translate it appears this feature is still available. If you are still encountering issues, please contact us via UOW Library's Live Chat (available from the Library homepage or pop-out on the right) and we can troubleshoot with you.

by Library Client Services on Nov 10, 2023