How to connect Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Google Cloud Translate, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Google Cloud Translate or PDF.co will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google Cloud Translate or PDF.co, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Google Cloud Translate Node
Select the Google Cloud Translate node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Google Cloud Translate
Click on the Google Cloud Translate node to configure it. You can modify the Google Cloud Translate URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the PDF.co Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Google Cloud Translate node, select PDF.co from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within PDF.co.

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Authenticate PDF.co
Now, click the PDF.co node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your PDF.co settings. Authentication allows you to use PDF.co through Latenode.
Configure the Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Google Cloud Translate, PDF.co, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co
PDF.co + Google Cloud Translate + Email: Monitors a folder for new PDFs. When a new PDF is detected, it translates the text within the PDF using Google Cloud Translate and then sends the translated PDF as an attachment via email.
PDF.co + Google Cloud Translate + Slack: When a new PDF is processed by PDF.co, the text within the PDF is translated using Google Cloud Translate. The translated text is then posted to a specified Slack channel.
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About Google Cloud Translate
Automate multilingual workflows with Google Cloud Translate in Latenode. Translate text on-the-fly within any automation: localize content from web forms, translate support tickets, or adapt marketing copy for global audiences. Integrate it into complex flows and control translation logic visually, with optional JS coding for custom rules.
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Need to automate PDF tasks? Use PDF.co in Latenode to parse data, convert formats, and add signatures. Automate document processing workflows without code. Latenode’s visual editor and affordable pricing make it easy to build scalable solutions for invoices, reports, and more. Bypass manual work and centralize document automation.
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FAQ Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co
How can I connect my Google Cloud Translate account to PDF.co using Latenode?
To connect your Google Cloud Translate account to PDF.co on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google Cloud Translate and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I translate PDF invoices automatically?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor makes it simple to extract text from PDFs via PDF.co, translate it using Google Cloud Translate, and then save the translated text. Automate document workflows easily.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google Cloud Translate with PDF.co?
Integrating Google Cloud Translate with PDF.co allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Translate text within PDF documents to different languages automatically.
- Extract text from a PDF, translate it, and save the translation as a new PDF.
- Monitor a folder for new PDFs and automatically translate them.
- Translate PDF forms and update the form with the translated text.
- Process scanned PDFs by combining OCR, translation, and data extraction.
How do I handle large PDF files for translation on Latenode?
Latenode handles large files efficiently using optimized data streaming and processing. Scale your document automation workflows easily without performance bottlenecks.
Are there any limitations to the Google Cloud Translate and PDF.co integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Large PDF files may require more processing time depending on Google Cloud Translate's API limits.
- Complex PDF layouts might affect text extraction accuracy from PDF.co.
- Translation accuracy depends on the quality of the Google Cloud Translate service.