Upload a PDF or Word file written in German and download it translated into English. The languages are already set; you can change them at any time.
Why translate German documents into English
German engineering firms publish standards, manuals and test reports that international teams need in English. Job seekers leaving Germany also translate their Arbeitszeugnis, the German employer reference written in a coded style that is hard to read without translation.
- employer references (Arbeitszeugnis)
- technical test reports
- operating manuals
- research publications
How to translate a German PDF to English
- Upload your PDF or Word (DOCX) file, up to 300 MB.
- German is set as the source and English as the target. Swap or change them if you need to.
- Choose Standard translation, or Advanced to control formality and apply a glossary.
- Check the credit estimate for your file and start the translation.
- Download the English document when it is ready.
About German and English
German (Deutsch) is written in the Latin script and spoken by about 130 million, mainly in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. German capitalises every noun and builds long compound words, so translated text often grows by around 30% and narrow table columns or buttons may need more room.
English (English) is written in the Latin script and spoken by about 1.5 billion, mainly in the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, India and most international organisations. US documents write dates month-first (04/10/2026 is April 10) while British and most other documents write them day-first, so check dates carefully when moving between regions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to translate a German PDF into English?+
Translations are paid with credits, priced per page. You see the exact credit cost for your file before you start.
Which files can I upload?+
PDF and Word (DOCX) files up to 300 MB.
Can I translate English back into German?+
Yes. Swap the languages with the arrow button, or use the English to German translator.
Do I need to install anything?+
No. The translator runs in your browser on desktop and mobile. iOS and Android apps are also available.
