Bulk Translate PDFs in Google Drive with DeepL

This n8n workflow automates the translation of PDF documents stored in a specified Google Drive folder. It scans the folder for PDFs, downloads each file, extracts text content, translates it via the DeepL API to the desired target language (while preserving source language detection or specification), reconstructs the translated PDF, and uploads it back to the original folder with a naming convention indicating the translation.

Key benefits include significant time savings for bulk document translation, maintaining document formatting, and seamless integration without manual intervention. It's ideal for multinational teams handling contracts, policies, or reports in multiple languages, reducing reliance on manual translation services.

Use cases span HR for employee handbooks and compliance docs, legal for multilingual agreements, marketing for localized materials, and any business with global operations. Supports 28+ languages like English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and more, with easy configuration for folder URL, source/target languages, and API credentials.

Setup is straightforward: connect Google Drive, input DeepL API key, define languages and folder—then activate for ongoing automation on new files.