- Skill ID
- wshuyi/translate-pdf-skill/translate-pdf
- Publisher
- wshuyi
- Repository
- translate-pdf-skill
- Installs
- 0
- Files
- 3
- Synced
- Sep 23, 2026
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wshuyi/translate-pdf-skill/translate-pdfInstalls these files- SKILL.md
- scripts/extract_texts.py
- scripts/translate_pdf.py
What this skill tells the agent
PDF Translation
Translate PDF text while preserving structure, colors, and background styling.
Workflow
Step 1: Extract texts
python {skill_path}/scripts/extract_texts.py <input.pdf>Review output to see all unique text strings in the PDF.
Step 2: Create translation mapping
Translate each text to target language. Create JSON file:
{
"Original Text 1": "Translated 1",
"Original Text 2": "Translated 2"
}Save as translations.json next to input PDF.
Step 3: Apply translations
python {skill_path}/scripts/translate_pdf.py <input.pdf> translations.json <output.pdf> --font <fontname>Font options: | Font | Language | |------|----------| | helv | Latin (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, etc.) | | china-ss | Simplified Chinese | | china-ts | Traditional Chinese | | japan | Japanese | | korea | Korean |
Output naming
Append language suffix: filename_EN.pdf, filename_ZH.pdf, filename_JA.pdf
Tips
- Keep proper nouns, abbreviations, technical terms unchanged when appropriate
- CJK fonts auto-scale to 90% for better fit
- Use transparent fill to preserve original background colors
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Use this skill in a project
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