--- title: Translate Documents Online Easily with AI | Smartcat description: Translate documents online, PDFs included, with Smartcat AI. Keep formatting intact across 280+ languages, no copy-paste needed. Try Smartcat free. canonical: https://www.smartcat.com/translate-documents-easily/ language: en updated: 2026-08-23 --- # Translate Documents Online Easily with AI | Smartcat ## Easily translate PDFs with AI Get high-quality PDF translation in seconds with our AI-powered solution. 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Enjoy 95%+ AI-enhanced translation quality, lower costs, and faster delivery times. - [Translate PDF now](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?pdf-translator_bottom-cta) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can AI translate a PDF? Yes, our AI extracts text from PDFs and translates it into your chosen language. ### What is the best AI PDF translator? Smartcat's AI-powered PDF translator is designed for enterprises and even processes scanned PDFs. It also supports additional content localization needs such as video subtitling. ### Is there an AI that can read PDF scans? Yes, our advanced OCR technology extracts text from scanned PDFs and enables AI translation so you can review and adjust it effortlessly. ### So, can I translate scanned PDFs with Smartcat? Absolutely—you can review and edit the extracted text before running the AI translation to ensure accuracy. ### What languages does Smartcat AI PDF translation support? We support over 280 languages, covering both widely spoken and niche languages, and can even handle simultaneous translations. ### Does Smartcat preserve formatting and layout after translation? We maintain original formatting as much as possible; however, complex layouts may require minor adjustments after translation. ### How are images and figures handled in translated PDFs? While images and figures aren’t automatically translated, context tags help link the text with the corresponding visuals. ### Can I track changes made during PDF translation? Smartcat provides detailed translation reports that highlight all adjustments made during the process for complete transparency. ### Does Smartcat integrate with other translation management systems (TMS)? Yes, with our API integrations, Smartcat smoothly connects with your existing translation workflow and management systems. ### Can I customize the AI translation or terminology for specific PDFs? Yes, you can upload custom glossaries to help the AI accurately translate specialized terms across your documents. ### How secure is the Smartcat AI PDF translator? Your content remains secure on our platform and is never used to train our AI. Learn more about our security measures on our website. ### Can I translate a PDF file for free? What is the best free PDF translator? Try Smartcat free for 14 days to explore all the features of our AI PDF translator and see how it can seamlessly fit into your workflow.