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As a consequence, one cannot directly edit, therefore, translate a PDF file: text has to be extracted from it. To make things even more complicated, many PDF documents so-called "Dead PDFs" either lock their content, or worse, only contain graphics screenshots of text, not actual, selectable text.

The bottom line is that there is no tool that will let you translate a PDF "from within", and deliver a translated PDF at the push of a button. PDFs must be converted to another format, and even that process is hazardous. From Wordfast Wiki. Jump to: navigation , search. The PDF document actually contains text, not pictures of text, or screenshots. Wordfast should detect the. In the PDF document, make sure that text like individual words can be selected with the mouse.

Back to Wordfast Classic User Manual. Benefits Specifications Access Your Data Anywhere, Anytime WFA frees translators from their desktop applications and allows them to work on translation projects from anywhere they have a web browser.

By storing TMs, glossaries and files in a secure workspace on a centralized server, translators can access their data even when they are away from their home or office. Simply go to www. Complete Privacy and Confidentiality WFA offers each user a private, password-protected workspace on our centralized server. All data TMs, glossaries, files, personal information, etc. Cross-Platform Compatibility Because WFA is accessed through your browser, it runs on any web-enabled device regardless of operating system.

This includes Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems as well as tablets such as the iPad, and leading smartphone operating systems including iPhone, Windows Phone and Android. Instant Collaboration WFA enables translators to invite colleagues to share TMs, glossaries and files in real time inside of WFA's secure online translation environment.