Scanned PDF translator
Translate scanned PDFs: upload and check text availability
You can select one scanned or image-based PDF and start Reflo's existing upload flow. Whether text in that document can be translated has not been verified across scan types. Check the available result, especially names, stamps, handwriting, and low-resolution areas, before relying on it.
- Select one PDF in the existing upload workflow
- Image-only page support can vary and is not guaranteed
- Review available text and output before relying on it
Content reviewed
Start with your PDF
or drop a file
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Good fits
When this PDF translation workflow helps
Archived documents
Start with a scanned report, letter, or public record and check whether its text can be processed.
Printed manuals
Check whether digitized instructions or equipment manuals produce usable text, then review labels and diagrams.
Forms and certificates
Check whether text in a form or certificate can be translated, and have consequential details reviewed by a qualified person.
Practical workflow
How to get a useful first translation
- 1
Check the scan
Use the clearest copy available and check that the pages are upright, readable, and not cropped.
- 2
Upload the PDF
Select one scanned PDF in Reflo to begin the existing document upload workflow.
- 3
Choose languages and translate
Confirm the source and target languages, then check whether the document's text can be translated.
- 4
Review the translated scan
Compare names, dates, handwritten notes, stamps, and small labels with the source before sharing or relying on the result.
Know before you rely on it
Limitations and review points
- Image-only pages may not be readable or translated; support has not been verified across scan types.
- Handwriting, decorative lettering, overlapping stamps, and text in complex diagrams may need manual transcription or correction.
- The source layout, page structure, and text placement may differ from any available output.
- For legal, medical, financial, or other consequential use, have a qualified human review the translated document.
Review Reflo's current Privacy Policy and Terms of Service before uploading material with special handling requirements.
Questions and direct answers
Frequently asked questions
Can Reflo translate a PDF that contains only scanned images?+
You can upload one PDF, but translation of text contained only in images has not been verified across document types. Check what the workflow produces before relying on it.
Will the translated scanned PDF keep the original layout?+
The original document structure may not carry over unchanged. Check text placement, tables, labels, and line wrapping in any available output.
Does it work with handwritten scanned documents?+
Handwritten or decorative text may not be readable. Check the actual result and use manual transcription or a qualified reviewer if needed.
How can I prepare a scanned PDF before translating?+
Start with an upright, high-contrast scan that is not blurry or cropped. If possible, rescan pages with shadows, folded corners, or text that is too small to read at normal zoom.
Should I review a translated scan before using it?+
Yes. Check proper names, dates, measurements, stamps, signatures, and low-quality regions against the original. A human reviewer is essential when mistakes could have legal, safety, medical, or financial consequences.
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