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How to Translate a PDF On Windows

PDFelement’s professional Translation Mode enhances the AI translation feature by providing more precise, industry-specific translations. Though it takes longer to process, this mode delivers highly accurate results tailored to specialized fields, ensuring context and terminology are correctly handled. Learn how to use this utility by following the steps provided in the section below:

Step 1

Access the sidebar on the left after importing your PDF within the tool’s interface. Next, click on the “AI Translate” option and press the “PDF Translator” option from the expanded menu.

A screenshot of the AI menu highlighting the AI translation tools interface.
PDF Translator

Step 2

Select the “Target Language” and “Page Range” from the options provided. Choose the "Fast Translation" or "Professional Translation" option and hit the “Translate” button to begin the process. 

A screenshot of the language selection dialog with translation applied.
Apply Translation

Step 3

When the translation is complete, the original version and the translated version will be displayed side by side. You can hide the original version or click Save to save the translated version as a new PDF document.

A screenshot of the translate task dialog highlighting the open PDF button.
View the Translated Version