Last updated on 2026-03-31

How to Translate PDF

As PDFs are widely used across different countries and industries, you may often encounter documents in unfamiliar languages. With the AI-powered features in Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor, you can translate entire PDFs or selected content into your preferred language in just a few clicks.

The translated content preserves the original layout, ensuring a smooth and efficient reading experience. This guide covers different ways to translate PDFs using PDNob across various scenarios.

1. Translate Specific Pages

You can quickly translate selected text within a PDF using the built-in AI tools, making it ideal for partial content translation.

  • Open the PDF in Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor.
  • Highlight the text you want to translate.
    highlight text
  • Click the floating toolbar and choose Translate.
    ai translate
  • A translation panel will appear. Select your target language to generate the result.
    ai translate box
  • Copy the translated text or regenerate it if needed.

2. Use AI Ask PDF Mode

You can also translate content using custom prompts. This method is ideal for translating specific sentences or paragraphs with more control.

  • Open your PDF in Tenorshare PDNob PDF Editor.
  • Copy the content you want to translate.
  • Go to AI Assistant and open Ask PDF.
  • ask pdf
  • Paste the text and enter a prompt such as:
    "Translate this to French."
  • The AI will generate the translated result. You can review, copy, or regenerate it.
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