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PDF AI Tools on iOS - Translate PDF

PDFelement for iOS provides enterprise-grade document translation that maintains original formatting while converting text across 50+ languages. This secure, in-app translation solution eliminates the need for external tools, preserving document integrity and confidentiality for business contracts, research papers, and technical manuals.

Translation Features:

  • 50+ language support with dialect variations
  • Layout-preserving translation (text remains in original positions)
  • Domain-specific terminology (legal/medical/technical)
  • Batch processing for multiple documents
  • Offline capability for basic translations

Step 1: Initiate Translation Process

  1. Open document in PDFelement
  2. Tap "AI" button (top toolbar)
  3. Select "Translate PDF"
  4. Choose translation scope:
    • Full document
    • Current page
    • Selected text only
Translation menu
Accessing translation options

Step 2: Configure Language Settings

  1. Select target language from menu
  2. Choose specialized mode if needed:
    • Legal document
    • Technical manual
    • Medical report
  3. Enable "Preserve Formatting"
  4. Tap "Translate" to begin
Language selection
Setting translation parameters

Step 3: Monitor Translation Progress

  1. View real-time status updates
  2. Translation process includes:
    • Text extraction
    • Language conversion
    • Format reconstruction
  3. Option to "Show" preview
  4. Estimated time remaining display
Translation progress
Tracking translation status

Step 4: Access Translated Document

  1. Tap "Open" when complete
  2. Review features:
    • Side-by-side comparison mode
    • Translation confidence indicators
    • Option to edit translated text
  3. Save options:
    • New translated copy
    • Bilingual version
    • Original + translation notes
Translated document
Viewing final translation

Translation Tip: For legal or technical documents, first run a small test section to verify terminology accuracy. PDFelement learns from your corrections - approved edits improve future translations of similar documents in your professional domain.