Top 10 PDF and Indesign translation and editing tools

Top 10 PDF and Indesign Translation and Editing tools

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In the digital world, where everything is happening online, we need new ways to create, extract, and share data. PDF files are one of the best ways to share important information and documents online. In the earlier stages, PDF files did not offer much flexibility in editing or modifying the data. We could only view and make minor edits to the PDF files.   But with advanced tools and the evolution of AI, the possibilities are endless. We can do a lot more with the PDF files, and it has become easier to modify and edit the data in a PDF file. AI offers much flexibility in extracting the data, taking notes, adding annotations, translating the data, etc., in a PDF file. Today, we will look at some of the best AI PDF editor tools available in the market. 

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is the most popular PDF reader and editor out there. You can create, edit, sign and track documents from everywhere on multiple devices. Adobe has introduced an AI assistant feature for Acrobat that allows readers to ask questions about the document. You get access to one-click summaries for fast insights into the document.

Adobe is suitable for people looking for a comprehensive PDF tool with access to large cloud storage, multiple device mobile operations, and seamless integration within applications. 

Vaga.AI

Vaga offers end-to-end PDF localization processes for your business. Vaga also offers translation services for PDF documents in 40+ languages, all in one place. You can create, edit, comment, translate and share PDF files using Vaga’s intuitive localization workflow. With Vaga’s PDF editing interface, you can easily edit and translate the extracted PDF data into your target language. Its collaborative workflow makes it easier for your team to comment, share and review the PDF documents and translations. Vaga is also, along with the last two, the only app on this list with an Indesign file translator, editor, and other features. Indesign documents can be translated and edited, retaining their original designs. You can easily save, share and download your designs without compromising the original design and layout.

Wondershare PDFelement

Wondershare’s PDFelement is another simple yet powerful AI tool that has many functionalities for PDF users. You can create quick summaries of the document as per your requirements, edit, translate or rewrite your entire document from scratch and export the copy with the help of PDFelement.

Its AI feature lets you use customized AI prompts for unlimited PDF work or study. PDFelement also provides features such as OCR recognition, e-sign, PDF organization (merge, split, rotate), PDF forms, etc

UPDF

UPDF is a powerful PDF editor with AI tools that helps to edit, annotate, convert and AI chat PDF. It offers multiple features for PDF users, including OCR, compressed PDF, Organize PDF, Batch PDF, etc. You can safeguard your PDFs from unauthorized access, sign your PDFs electronically, and transform PDFs to/from diverse formats using UPDF.

Its AI assistant helps summarize, translate, and chat with PDFs. UPDF supports Windows, MacOS, iOS and Android.

PDF Expert

PDF Expert also provides users with multiple features such as editing, converting, compressing, signing, managing, and merging PDF documents. You can markup and take notes on the PDF or comment your reviews on PDF using PDF Expert. You can easily add, remove, and resize images in the PDF document. You can also add logos or graphs in your PDFs to modify them.

You can permanently redact or blackout sensitive information from your PDF in PDF Expert. PDF Expert can suit your needs if you are an Apple tech user, such as for Mac, iPhone, or iPad. It is exclusively made for Apple users. 

LightPDF

Like many other AI PDF tools mentioned above, LightPDF also packs many features in its app. You can easily edit, convert, OCR, sign, annotate, chat with PDFs, and more. You can convert PDF to various formats, such as the Microsoft Office suite, CAD, EPUB, JPG, PNG, etc.

Its AI-powered features help extract documents and URLs to summarize, extract, explain, and analyze content for increased productivity. LightPDF is accessible across desktop, mobile, and web platforms for ease of use.

PDFgear

PDFgear lets you handle all your PDF tasks with the free, generative AI-powered PDF editor. You can streamline your PDF workflow using the AI PDF editor of PDFgear. Whether you want to edit, convert, or annotate your PDF documents, you can do it with AI.

PDFgear also has the feature of a proofreading assistant to aid you in proofreading. Its robust revision features help identify unoptimized phrasing, grammatical errors, and typos, ensuring your work always stands out in quality.

Unriddle

Unriddle helps you understand complex PDF documents with its intuitive AI interface. It is especially helpful if you are writing research papers for your area of expertise. You can quickly search for information within the document, simplify complex topics, take notes, and easily write your topics. It is a useful tool for researchers and students alike.

Unriddle’s intuitive AI understands your documents and suggests relevant topics and related past searches to help with the topic. You can add citations easily for future references from your research library.  

Smartling

The last two tools on our list, along with Vaga AI, are unique translating tools that can work with Adobe Indesign files. Smartling is a tool that can translate files from multiple formats such as PDF, MS Office, Indesign, XML, etc.  For each file format, the processing is different, and you can refer to their website to check the processing requirements for your files. Smartling processes complex file formats for translations, making it easier for individuals and agencies to process data in multiple languages.   

Phrase

Phrase is another platform that can translate Adobe Indesign files into multiple languages. Phrase processes Indesign files with multiple import options available. You also have the option to choose a target font for translation; if not chosen, default fonts will be assigned for translation.

Phrase also supports PDF file format for translation, although the PDF file size is limited to 100 MB. Phrase supports multiple translation activities, offering users a complete translation management system.

Conclusion

With the evolution of AI, so many new tools and techniques are available for various needs. Many translation management systems offer all-in-one solutions for multiple formats to simplify collecting and managing your data. All the tools mentioned above will help you manage your business, and you can choose the one that aligns with your objectives and preferences.