Converting a PDF file from German to English can be accomplished easily with some free online tools. You can choose to upload and translate your PDF file on the Web or download a free program that will let you convert the file right on your desktop. These methods will help you avoid pricey translation software and get the job done at no cost.
Free translation service for online automatic translation of text and web pages, translating between many languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, German.
Translate on the Web
Step 1
Open your Web browser and navigate to Google Translate.
Step 2
Click 'Upload a Document' and select the PDF file you want to convert.
Step 3
Change the 'Translate From' and 'Translate To' pull-down menus to 'German' and 'English' respectively.
Translate on your Desktop
Step 1
Navigate to Babylon and click download. Babylon works for both PC and Mac, but note that only the Windows version has a free trial at this time.
Step 2
Go through the installation process for the program and choose the options you want. Run the installed program.
Step 3
Click 'Text Translation' and then click 'Document Translation' to find the PDF you want translated on your computer.
Step 4
Change the 'Translate From' and 'Translate To' pull-down menus to 'German' and 'English' respectively.
Items you will need
An Internet connection
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Translation programs and books are a fantastic way to bridge language gaps and a great resource for people across the globe. Many ways exist to translate words or text, but Web-based translation programs are highly accessible and often free. Google offers a simple yet robust translation program capable of translations in 57 languages and includes a specialized 'Language Detector,' so you don't even need to enter the language from which you are translating.
Google Translate
Step 1
Open your Internet browser and go to Google Translate.
Step 2
Type or paste the text you would like translated into the translation text box.
Step 3
Click on the 'Translate Into' drop-down menu and select English.
Step 4
Click on the 'Translate From' drop-down menu and select German.
Click on on the 'Translate' button. Your translated text will appear below.
Tip
Try clicking the 'Swap Languages' button to ensure the translation is what you want to express in both languages.
Warning
You can leave Google Translate on 'detect language,' but it will sometimes pick up a different language than the one you want, due to similarities in spellings.
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