Format × language
Translate a PDF document from Japanese to Chinese, layout closely preserved
Need to translate a PDF document from Japanese to Chinese without wrecking the formatting — or pasting sensitive data into a public translation box? Veil Translate parses the file in your browser, translates only the text, and writes it back into the original structure, so the result matches the source layout.
Note: with a Japanese source, automatic sensitive-data detection is limited (see below) — you can still mask values manually before translating.
What gets translated
Body paragraphs in the PDF are translated: the source text is removed from the file and the translation is placed at the original position, while page structure, images and figures stay put. Text-based PDFs only — scanned PDFs are not supported.
Sensitive data is masked locally
Before sending, the names, ID numbers, phones, emails, bank/USCC numbers and organizations you confirm are replaced with stable placeholders; only masked text goes to your chosen translation service, and restoration happens on your machine. The de-identified body text is still sent as plaintext — this is not encrypted translation.
Detection coverage & quality
Built-in detection is tuned for Chinese and English, and the regex targets mainland-China entities. With a Japanese source, automatic detection is limited — add the values you want masked manually on the review screen, then translate. Layout preservation and restoration work the same regardless of language.
Frequently asked questions
Will the PDF document formatting change after translation?
Mostly no. Translations are placed back at the original paragraph positions, closely preserving the layout; long translations may use a slightly smaller font size.
Is my file uploaded to your server?
No. Parsing, detection, masking and restoration happen in your browser. Only masked text and your API key are sent, directly to the translation provider you choose.
Can it still protect sensitive data with a Japanese source?
Yes, but automatic detection is limited because it is tuned for Chinese and English. Add the values you want masked manually on the review screen; nothing is sent until you confirm.