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Translate scanned PDFs. Export as Markdown or EPUB.

Recognize the text, formulas, and tables in scanned PDFs while preserving their original layout and reading structure. EPUB ebooks can be translated too.

    Drop a PDF or EPUB here

    Convert a PDF to EPUB or Markdown, or translate a PDF or EPUB ebook.

    One file at a time

    PDF conversion

    Turn scanned pages into editable text or an EPUB for your ebook reader.

    Recognizing the words is only the first step. A usable result also needs to preserve formulas, tables, layout, and reading order well enough for search, editing, and follow-up work.

    Explore PDF conversion
    EPUB
    EPUB adapts to your reader, with translated-only or bilingual output.
    Markdown
    Markdown gives you text you can edit, quote, and organize.
    Which PDFs are worth converting
    Scanned books, papers, textbooks, handouts, double-column layouts, and files packed with formulas, tables, or footnotes are where this workflow makes the biggest difference.
    What you get back
    You end up with EPUB or Markdown that is easier to search, copy, proofread, and build on, instead of image pages that still look right but stay locked down.
    How the work continues after export
    Review OCR and layout on desktop first, then keep exporting, archiving, or reading. If you switch devices, you can pick back up on iPhone and iPad too.
    Why this is more than basic OCR
    Recognizing the words is only the first step. A usable result also needs to preserve formulas, tables, layout, and reading order well enough for search, editing, and follow-up work.

    New · Document translation

    Translate PDF and EPUB, with bilingual EPUB output

    Choose a target language and add terminology or name preferences. PDFs can produce PDF, EPUB or Markdown; EPUBs can produce translated-only or bilingual editions.

    Keep the context
    Translation considers nearby text to help carry the meaning from one passage to the next.
    Specify names and terms
    Provide preferred translations for technical terms, names, and expressions before you begin.
    Read both languages
    Bilingual EPUB places the translation after the original passage, making it easier to check important details.
    Keep the book together
    Chapters, navigation, images, and reading structure are preserved where possible, with checks for structural errors.

    Apps

    Organize books and documents on your desktop

    Browse your library by format, find recent reads and open a document to keep reading.

    Bookshelf

    Read EPUBs in a full desktop reading view

    Open an EPUB in a two-page layout. Switch between your library and reading view in the same app.

    Apps
    EPUB reading in the PDF Craft desktop app

    Open your library and read on your phone

    Browse your library and open EPUBs with text and formulas. Light and dark interfaces suit different reading environments.

    Library

    Before you begin

    EPUB or Markdown: which should I choose?

    Choose EPUB for reading a book with adjustable text. Choose Markdown for editing, document processing or preparing text for a knowledge base. Neither should be treated as an exact visual copy of the PDF.

    How should I check the result?

    Compare headings, paragraph order and chapter boundaries with the PDF. For papers, inspect both columns, formulas, tables and footnotes. Correct recognition errors before reusing the text.

    What affects OCR quality?

    Blurred scans, skewed pages, small print and complex layouts can make recognition harder. Keep the original PDF so you can verify uncertain text; successful processing does not guarantee error-free output.

    How much does conversion cost, and how long does it take?

    Consult the pricing page for current charges. Processing time varies with the document and service workload; follow the task status rather than assuming a fixed completion time.

    What does bilingual output look like?

    In bilingual EPUB, the translation follows each original text block. It is not a two-column PDF. Choose translated-only output if you prefer a single-language edition.

    Start with a document.