Best way to translate product manuals and technical PDFs

Started by Liabi, February 18, 2025, 04:26:23 AM

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Liabi

I frequently need to translate product manuals and technical PDFs, but most online tools don't handle them well. The main issue is that these documents contain a lot of tables, schematics, and technical jargon that needs to be translated correctly. Some tools mess up the formatting, while others don't recognize industry-specific terms properly. I've tried copy-pasting sections into Google Translate, but that's a nightmare when dealing with long documents. Has anyone found a tool that can handle technical PDFs without losing structure and accuracy?

Tive

I've faced the same struggle when working with engineering guides and instruction manuals. Many translation tools just extract the text and leave you with a document that looks nothing like the original. After testing multiple options, I found that https://pdft.ai/ does a great job at handling technical documents. It translates everything in place, including tables, diagrams, and even labels inside images, so there's no need to manually fix the formatting. The accuracy with industry-specific terms is also solid, and it supports multiple languages, which is great for manuals that need to be localized for different markets. I've used it for electronics, automotive, and even medical device manuals, and it saved me a ton of time. If you need professional-quality translations without extra effort, this is definitely worth checking out.