![Straker AI Logo - Blue-Black - Horizontal_500ppi-2.png]](https://help.straker.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Straker%20AI%20Logo%20-%20Blue-Black%20-%20Horizontal_500ppi-2.png?width=188&height=65&name=Straker%20AI%20Logo%20-%20Blue-Black%20-%20Horizontal_500ppi-2.png)
Straker Translate: PDF File Support for AI Translate
Straker Translate provides support for PDF files, allowing you to quickly and easily translate your documents. Our system automatically processes your PDF, extracts the text, translates it using our powerful AI models, and then delivers a translated
How It Works
When you upload a PDF file, our platform performs a series of steps to ensure the best possible translation:
- Text Extraction: Our system uses Adobe (OCR) technology to extract all text from the PDF, including text from images.
- Layout Analysis: The system analyzes the document's structure to understand the flow of text, including columns, headings, and lists.
- AI Translation: The extracted text is sent to our AI translation engine, which translates the content into your selected target language.
- Re-layout and Delivery: The translated text is then placed back into a new document, attempting to maintain the original formatting and layout as closely as possible.
Important Limitations of PDF Translation
While we strive to provide the best possible results, the unique nature of PDF files presents some inherent challenges. It's crucial to understand these limitations to set realistic expectations for the final translated document.
1. Formatting and Layout Complexity
PDF is a "fixed-layout" format, meaning it's designed to look the same on any device. When translating, this locked-in design can lead to formatting issues.
- Tables and Charts: Complex tables, especially those with merged cells or unusual layouts, may not translate perfectly. The translated text might change cell sizes or break the table structure.
- Text Flow: Text that flows across multiple columns or is wrapped around images can be difficult for the AI to re-flow correctly. The translated text may appear out of order or be misaligned.
- Fonts: If a specific font from your original PDF is not available, our system will substitute it with a similar, standard font. This may affect the visual appearance.
2. Adobe OCR
Our OCR technology is highly effective, but its accuracy can be impacted by the quality of the source PDF.
- Scanned Documents: If your PDF is a scanned image (not a digitally created file), the text may contain errors or be partially unreadable. This can lead to mistranslations or missing words.
- Text in Images: Text embedded within images (e.g., in an infographic, chart, or logo) may not be recognized or translated.
Recommendations:
- For best results, upload digitally created PDFs.
- If your PDF contains images with text, consider providing a separate source file or note to your project manager to ensure that this text is translated.