If your PDF or Word layout collapses after translation, the root cause is usually the workflow, not the language itself.

10 real reasons

1. Text-only extraction with no structural context
2. Length changes that break line and page flow
3. Font replacement altering character widths
4. Table auto-fit drift causing column misalignment
5. Lost anchors for images and floating objects
6. Header/footer styles not preserved
7. Broken numbering and bullets
8. CJK vs Latin width differences
9. Columns and merged layouts not parsed
10. No layout QA after reinsertion

How to avoid layout breakage

• Parse document structure, not just text
• Preserve styles and font mappings
• Set layout constraints before translation
• Run automated QA + human review

Best-fit document types

• Annual reports and financial statements
• Contracts and RFPs
• Technical specs and user manuals

FAQ

Q: Why does the page count change so much across languages?
A: Length and character width differences directly affect line breaks and pagination.

Q: Why do tables fail the most?
A: Tables are highly sensitive to text length and cell sizing.

Q: Is “perfect layout preservation” possible?
A: Yes, if structure parsing, reinsertion, and QA work together.

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