How to summarize a PDF in another language
- Upload the PDFIn any language.
- Choose the output languageIt is preselected to your interface language on this page.
- Pick summary, key points or questionsAll modes work across languages.
- Check key termsFor legal or technical documents, keep the original wording of terms you rely on.
Summarize vs translate
Translating a document gives you everything, in another language — useful when you need the full text. Summarizing across languages gives you the substance, in your language, in seconds. A common workflow: summarize first to decide whether the document matters, then translate only the sections you need.
| Need | Best approach |
|---|---|
| Understand what a foreign document says | Summarize in your language |
| Find one fact | Ask a question in your language |
| Quote or sign it | Use a full professional translation |
Good uses
- International teams sharing reports across countries.
- Researchers reading papers published in other languages.
- Expats dealing with administrative letters, leases and contracts.
- Buyers reviewing foreign supplier documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the summary as accurate as in the original language?
Usually very close. Nuances of legal or technical vocabulary can shift; for anything you sign or quote, rely on the original text or a professional translation.
Can I ask questions in my language?
Yes. Ask in your language; answers follow the language of your question or the output language you selected.
Does it translate the whole document?
No — it summarizes. To get the full text, use Extract text and a translation tool.
Which languages work best as input?
Major languages work well. OCR on scanned documents is best for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.