Understand German PDFs without losing your flow.
Look up German words directly inside your PDFs with a local dictionary and OCR for scanned pages. Stay focused on what you're reading instead of constantly switching between applications.
Everything you need to keep reading.
Read in context
Select words inside the PDF and view their meanings without repeatedly switching to another application.
Read scanned documents
Use local OCR resources to recognize text on supported scanned PDF pages.
Keep your documents local
Dictionary lookup and OCR are designed to run locally. Ordinary word lookups do not require uploading PDF contents to a translation server.
From unfamiliar words to understanding.
Open your PDF
Open a supported PDF directly in the extension's reader inside Chrome or Edge.
Select a word
Select or hover over any German word directly on the page to trigger instant analysis.
Understand the meaning
Read the dictionary result and grammatical inflection details, then continue reading effortlessly.
Designed to preserve your reading concentration.
Experience how LingoPDF integrates directly into your document workflow without disruptive tab switching.
German document
Read native or scanned German text in an uncluttered document reader built for long sessions.
Selected word
Highlight or click any word on the page to target its exact grammatical root form.
Floating dictionary result
Instantly view concise contextual English translations, parts of speech, and usage definitions.
Built specifically for readers, researchers, and students.
Native PDF text selection
Select words directly on standard digital PDF pages just like native browser text.
Local OCR for supported scanned PDFs
Recognize text on supported scanned document pages locally without remote processing.
Local dictionary lookup
Comprehensive German–English dictionary queries execute instantly on your device.
German word forms and inflections
Resolves conjugated verbs, declensions, and grammatical forms where supported.
Side-by-side dictionary results
Tooltip results render directly alongside your document to preserve your reading focus.
Offline use after paid activation
Read and inspect documents completely offline without requiring an active internet connection.
One-time purchase rather than a subscription
A fair, transparent license model. Pay once and keep using the reader without recurring monthly fees.
Your documents stay yours.
LingoPDF is designed around local document processing. Ordinary dictionary lookups and local OCR operations do not require uploading your PDF contents to a remote translation server.
Simple pricing. Keep reading.
*International fallback pricing in USD.
Full unlimited access requires purchase and activation. 3-day money-back guarantee.
Frequently asked questions.
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Spend less time switching tools and more time understanding what you read.