Translate Scanned PDFs with AI OCR
in Minutes
The only AI PDF translator that extracts text from scanned PDFs, faded documents, and handwritten text — then translates into 100+ languages with 95%+ accuracy. Our OCR and multi-stage translation pipeline handles complex layouts, tables, and documents other tools reject. Try free — no credit card needed.
10 free pages — no credit card required
How Lekhak Handles What Others Reject
Three-stage AI pipeline: OCR → Translation → Validation
Vision-First OCR
Computer vision models extract text from heavily damaged scans. Handles 15° skew, low contrast, faded ink, and complex watermarks.
Contextual Translation
AI preserves the meaning, tone, and formatting of your document. Automatically detects what language and what type of document it is.
Multi-Stage Validation
Ensemble verification pipeline corrects OCR hallucinations. Fixes character confusion (I/l), name consistency, and date formats.
Built for Documents That Matter
From century-old manuscripts to yesterday's contracts — Lekhak handles the documents other tools refuse.
Legal & Immigration
Translate scanned PDFs of contracts, court filings, immigration documents, and certified records. Our AI OCR extracts text with 95%+ accuracy and preserves formatting for official submissions — USCIS, notarized, and apostilled documents.
Business & Finance
Translate PDFs with complex tables — financial reports, tax documents, invoices, and corporate filings across 100+ languages. AI OCR handles scanned documents with preserved table structures and number precision.
Academic & Research
Translate academic PDFs, research papers, historical manuscripts, and theses. OCR converts scanned documents to digital text while preserving citations, footnotes, and specialized terminology across 100+ languages.
Why Professionals Choose Lekhak
Built specifically for the "impossible" documents that other services reject
Built for Difficult Documents
Recover text from aged, faded, or damaged physical documents. We specialize in processing files that standard converters reject.
Intelligent Auto-Correction
Our validation layer automatically detects and fixes common OCR errors like broken dates, misspelled names, and technical terms.
100+ Global Languages
Spanish • French • German • Chinese • Arabic • Japanese • Russian and more
Plus all major Indian languages: Hindi • Bengali • Tamil • Telugu and more
Enterprise-Grade Privacy
Your documents are processed securely with end-to-end encryption. We strictly adhere to data privacy standards to protect sensitive info.
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These are actual translations from our platform. Download the source files and outputs to see the quality for yourself.
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Trusted by Professionals Worldwide
Join thousands of professionals who trust Lekhak with their most critical documents.
"We process immigration case files from 30+ countries. Lekhak handles scanned documents from the 1960s that Google Translate simply refuses. The OCR correction alone saves us hours of manual retyping per case."
Immigration Lawyer
London, UK
"My doctoral research involves 17th-century French medical manuscripts. Lekhak translated a 400-year-old handwritten text that three other services couldn't even OCR. The accuracy on archaic terminology was remarkable."
Research Fellow, Humboldt University
Berlin, Germany
"We import automotive parts from 12 countries. Every shipment comes with invoices, customs forms, and spec sheets in different languages. Lekhak processes our entire weekly batch in under an hour — it used to take our team two days."
Import Operations Manager
Miami, USA
Simple, Transparent Pricing. No Hidden Fees.
Choose the right tier for your translation needs
Typing / OCR
Same source & destination language
- Extract text from images
- Advanced OCR
- Auto-correction
Indian Languages
Translate to/from Hindi, Bengali, Tamil + 19 more
- 22 Indian languages
- Multi-AI validation
- Word & PDF export
Global Languages
Translate to/from Spanish, French, Arabic + 97 more
- 100+ languages
- Advanced OCR
- 22+ validations
Transcription
Launch offer — all languages
- Audio & video to text
- Multi-speaker recognition
- Word export with timestamps
Live Dictation
Launch offer — all languages
- Speak into microphone, see text live
- Real-time speech-to-text
- Copy or download transcript
Lekhak vs Traditional Translation Services
See why professionals are switching to AI
| Feature | Traditional Agencies | Online PDF Translators | Google Translate | Lekhak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $5–25/page | $5–20/mo subscription | Free | From $0.25/page, pay-as-you-go |
| Turnaround | 3-15 days | Instant | Instant | 3-5 minutes |
| Poorly Scanned OCR | Manual retyping | Basic or none | Specialized | |
| Domain Expertise | AI-Trained | |||
| Quality Validation | Manual review | None | Dual-AI (22+) | |
| Local Processing Option | Yes — Local OCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Can Lekhak translate scanned PDFs and faded documents?
Yes — this is exactly what Lekhak specializes in. Our AI-powered OCR extracts text from scanned PDFs, faded documents, handwritten text, and images that Google Translate and other PDF translators can't handle. Each document receives 22+ automatic corrections for OCR errors, names, and formatting.
2.How do I translate a PDF online for free?
Sign up free (no credit card needed) and upload your PDF, image, or Word document. Our AI OCR extracts the text, then our multi-stage translation pipeline translates it into 100+ languages in 3–5 minutes. Download the translated PDF with all formatting preserved. You get 10 free pages to try.
3.How is Lekhak different from Google Translate for PDFs?
Google Translate works on typed text but can't process scanned PDFs or images. Lekhak is a dedicated AI PDF translator with built-in OCR — we extract text from scans, translate it, then validate with 22+ AI corrections per document. We also preserve the original document formatting and table structures.
4.What languages does the PDF translator support?
Lekhak supports 100+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Italian, Dutch, and many more. We also support all 22 major Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu.
5.Is my document secure when using this PDF translator?
Yes. Documents are encrypted in transit and at rest using enterprise-grade security. Files are automatically deleted after processing. We never use your documents for training. For maximum privacy, we also offer a local OCR option that keeps your document on your device.
