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How to translate pdf document to english with high accuracy?
Translating a PDF document can be done in several ways, ranging from fully automatic and free to professional human translation. The best method for you depends on how accurate you need the translation to be and how much you're willing to pay.
Microsoft Word (Office 365):
1. Open your PDF in Microsoft Word (Right-click PDF > Open With > Word). This converts it to an editable Word document.
2. Go to the "Review" tab.
3. Click "Translate" > "Translate Document".
4. Choose your target language and click "OK". It will create a new, translated document.
Google Translate App (Excellent for Phone):
1. Open the Google Translate app on your phone.
2. Tap the "Camera" icon.
3. Point your camera at the PDF document on another screen or hold it over a printed page. It will translate the text in real-time on your screen.
You should also pay attention to the formatting when you plan to translate PDF document to or from English. PDFs are designed to look fixed, not edited. Machine translation will often break the layout, especially in complex documents with columns, tables, and images. The output is often a messier text file or a new PDF with misaligned text.