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Scanned Document Translator: From Paper Scan to Any Language

Upload a scanned PDF or a photo of the page — AI OCR reads the text, rebuilds the layout with tables and stamps in place, and translates it into 136 languages. A scanned document translator that starts free, with no retyping involved.

How to use the scanned document translator

Three steps, no retyping and no separate OCR software.

1

Upload your scan

Drop in a scanned PDF, JPG or PNG — contracts, certificates, letters or entire multi-page files. A clear phone photo of the page works just as well.

2

Choose the target language

Pick one of 136 languages. The source language is detected automatically, and the AI reads print, stamps, seals and even messy handwriting.

3

Download the translated file

Review the original and the translation side by side, then save. Tables, headings and formatting stay exactly where they were in the scan.

Built for scanned paperwork, not just clean PDFs

Everything you need to translate scanned PDFs and images accurately.

AI OCR built for real scans

Where traditional OCR stumbles over skewed pages and faded print, Linnk's AI reads, extracts and transcribes scanned text reliably — then rebuilds the whole document.

Layout and tables preserved

Columns, tables, seals and signatures keep their position in the translated file, so certificates and contracts still look like the original.

136 languages

Translate scans from and into every major language with automatic source detection — no guessing what language the document is in.

Context-aware accuracy

Legal wording, technical terms and names are translated in context, so the scanned document translator delivers text that reads naturally instead of word for word.

Side-by-side check

Compare scan and translation page by page before sharing the file. Numbers, dates and names are easy to verify at a glance.

Confidential handling

Files are encrypted in transit and deleted after processing. Scanned IDs, contracts and medical records stay private.

Scanned PDF translation FAQ

What does a scanned document translator actually do?
It combines OCR with AI translation: the text in your scanned PDF or image is recognized, the structure is reconstructed, and the document comes out in another language with the layout included.
Can I translate a scanned PDF for free?
Yes. The free tier covers your first documents, and paid plans add higher volumes plus advanced options. You can cancel at any time.
Which file types are supported?
Scanned PDFs, plus JPG, PNG and BMP images, and regular PDFs and Word files as well. Multi-page scans are processed in a single pass.
Does it work for certificates and contracts?
Yes — the scanned document translator keeps stamps, tables and signatures in position, which is exactly what certificates, contracts and other official paperwork require.
How accurate is the OCR on poor-quality scans?
The AI is trained on real-world material: skewed pages, faint print and handwriting. It is markedly more reliable than classic OCR, and you can double-check every page side by side.
How many languages are available?
136 languages with automatic source detection, so you can translate a scan from almost any language into yours.
Are my scanned files stored anywhere?
No. Documents are encrypted during processing and deleted afterwards, which keeps sensitive scans confidential.