PDFLingo

Project Overview

The PDF Language Translation Software is an innovative tool designed to convert PDF documents from one language to another. This software will not only translate the textual content of the PDF but also extract and translate text within images embedded in the document. It aims to provide accurate and efficient translation, preserving the original formatting and layout of the document.

Vision

Ensuring inclusive access to information by seamlessly translating both text and images in standard documents across languages while preserving original formatting.

Key Features

1. Text Extraction and Translation

   • Extracts text from the PDF document, including headers, footers, and body content.

   • Utilizes advanced machine translation services to convert the extracted text into the desired language.

   • Supports multiple languages for translation.

2. Image Text Extraction and Translation

   • Uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to identify and extract text from images within the PDF.

   • Translates the extracted text and reintegrates it into the images, maintaining the original formatting.

3. Formatting Preservation

   • Ensures that the translated document retains the original layout, fonts, and styles.

   • Handles complex formatting, including tables, charts, and special characters.

4. User-Friendly Interface

   • Provides an intuitive interface for users to upload PDFs, select the source and target languages, and download the translated document.

   • Offers preview options to view the translated content before finalizing the document.

5. Batch Processing

   • Allows users to upload and translate multiple PDF documents simultaneously.

   • Provides progress tracking and notifications for batch processing.

6. Security and Privacy

   • Ensures that all uploaded documents are securely processed and stored.

   • Complies with data privacy regulations to protect user information.

Technical Specifications

• Languages Supported: Over 100 languages, including major global languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.

• OCR Technology: Integration with leading OCR engines like Tesseract or Google Vision API for accurate text extraction from images.

• Translation Engine: Utilizes APIs from trusted translation services such as Google Translate, Microsoft Translator, or DeepL.

• File Formats Supported: PDF input and output, with future plans to support additional formats like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.