Translate documents from English to German
The languages are already set: upload the file and click Translate.
Your file is not uploaded. Only the text goes to Google Translate.
How to use it
- Choose the file: Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, subtitles or text.
- Check that the source says English and the target German.
- Click Translate and download the document with the same formatting.
How it works
Used for documentation and contracts with German-speaking partners, product manuals and job applications.
German compound words are long and can break tight layouts. Decide between Sie and du for the whole document: business texts normally use Sie.
German builds very long compound words that may not fit table cells or small text boxes. Check those parts of the document.
Technical English translates with very good accuracy. Check acronyms and product or job titles, which are sometimes better left as they are.
FAQ
Will the layout survive the longer German text?
Mostly. Check table cells, buttons and slide titles, where long compound words may not fit.
Sie or du?
It follows the original text. For work documents, the formal Sie is the safe choice.
Can I translate German to English?
Yes, on the German to English page, or by switching the languages here.
Does it work with a scanned English PDF?
Yes. If the PDF has no selectable text, it is recognized with OCR in your browser and then translated.