Scanned Document Translation API with Advanced OCR
Generic APIs fail on scanned documents. Integrate the Bluente Translation API for reliable OCR and perfect layout retention on scanned PDFs and images.
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Why Scanned Document Translation Requires Specialized API
Generic translation APIs fail when processing scanned documents, leaving you with broken layouts and missing data. Bluente's Scanned Document Translation API solves this challenge with advanced OCR technology that converts non-selectable text into translatable content while maintaining the original structure.
Our API specializes in handling the most challenging document types—scanned PDFs with complex tables, legal numbering, and intricate layouts. With format-perfect translation across PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and images, your translated documents maintain their professional appearance and are immediately ready for review.
Designed for developers building solutions for legal, financial, healthcare, and enterprise applications, our secure RESTful API supports batch processing with real-time tracking and webhook notifications. The result? Document translation that preserves both meaning and structure, eliminating post-translation cleanup.
What's included in our Translation API?
Our Translation API gives you fast, secure, and scalable access to high-quality translations across 120+ languages.
Our advanced terminology recognition delivers a 99.7% accuracy rate, trusted by lawyers and professionals who require precision.
Translation API
Fast, reliable translation API for seamless integration into your applications.
- 120+ Languages
Comprehensive language coverage for global reach
- RESTful JSON API
Simple integration with clear documentation
- End-to-end encryption
Secure data transmission and processing
- Batch upload with live status tracking
Process multiple files with real-time updates
- Webhook notifications for job completion
Get notified when translations are ready
- Multi-format support: DOCX, PDF, XML, JSON, images
Handle various file types seamlessly
- 99.9% uptime backed by global CDN
Reliable service with worldwide infrastructure
- Advanced layout formats & API configuration
Bilingual output, tracked changes, and layout preservation through API parameters
How it works
Our streamlined process delivers fast, accurate translations through our enterprise-ready API.
Review API Documentation
Explore our comprehensive API documentation, code examples, and integration guides to understand our translation capabilities and requirements.
Request for Trial Account
Contact our team to request a trial account. Provide your use case and integration requirements for review and approval.
Integrate and test
Build your integration using our RESTful API. Test and validate translations with your content.
Deploy and scale
Go live with confidence using our production-ready infrastructure. Monitor usage, track performance, and scale seamlessly as your needs grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our Translation API. Learn about supported languages, performance, integration options, and how to get started with our enterprise-ready solution.
Bluente's API uses proprietary technology that preserves the exact placement of all document elements during translation. Our layout-aware engine maintains tables, charts, footnotes, legal numbering, and styling across all translated documents. This ensures that complex elements like financial tables and legal structures remain intact and immediately usable after translation, eliminating the need for manual reformatting.
Our API supports a wide range of file formats including PDF (both native and scanned), DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and various image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF). It's specifically designed to handle OCR-ready scanned documents, making non-selectable text translatable while preserving the original document structure. This multi-format support makes it ideal for diverse enterprise workflows across different industries.
Security is a core feature of our API. We implement enterprise-grade security measures including end-to-end encryption for secure data transfer, automatic file deletion after processing, and support for PDFs. This robust security framework ensures confidential materials like contracts, evidence, and regulatory filings remain protected throughout the translation process.
Our API is particularly valuable for Legaltech, Insurtech, Financial Services, Healthcare, eCommerce, and Edtech platforms that need to process scanned documents at scale. Any organization requiring automated translation of complex documents—especially those with scanned content, tables, and specialized formatting—will benefit from our specialized approach to maintaining both content accuracy and layout integrity.
Integration starts with contacting our sales team to discuss your specific use case and requirements. Once approved, you'll receive API credentials and comprehensive documentation. Our RESTful JSON API supports batch upload capabilities with real-time job tracking and webhook notifications for completed jobs. The API allows customizable translation profiles and choice of translation engines to fit your specific needs.
Unlike generic text-based translation APIs, Bluente specializes in file-based translation with OCR capabilities for scanned documents. Our unique technology preserves pixel-perfect layouts, handles complex structures like tables and charts, and maintains metadata across translations. This specialized approach eliminates the reformatting and cleanup typically required with standard translation tools, making it ideal for professional and enterprise use cases.
The API supports translation across 120+ languages, making it suitable for global operations and cross-border workflows. This extensive language coverage, combined with our layout preservation technology, enables organizations to process multilingual documents efficiently without compromising on quality or formatting integrity.
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