Picture Translate

Picture Translate is a free online image-to-text translator that uses OCR and neural translation to convert text found in images into another language. Designed for quick, on-the-go translation, it supports photos, screenshots, scanned documents, and handwritten text, with real-time results across multiple devices.

How it works

1. Upload an image containing text.
2. Choose the target language.
3. Click Translate to receive the translated text. You can copy the result or download the image with translated text.

Core use cases

• Translate street signs, menus, and travel documents while abroad.
• Understand handwritten notes, screenshots, and scanned materials.
• Translate product labels, manuals, and educational resources.
• Access translations across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices.

Key benefits

• Real-time translations with OCR capable of handling low-resolution images and handwriting.
• Multilingual support across a wide range of languages.
• Free to use with no subscription required.
• Cross-platform accessibility for seamless use on any device.
• Document translation support for translating text from various document formats.
• Privacy-conscious: designed to protect user data and translations.

How to use Picture Translate

• Step 1: Click Choose a file and upload an image containing text.
• Step 2: Select your desired output language.
• Step 3: Click Translate to see the translated text. Copy, download, or save as needed.

Safety and privacy

• Translate results should be used with awareness of accuracy depending on image quality. Data handling is described as privacy-conscious, with a focus on user confidentiality.

Language and format support

• Supports a wide range of languages for translation and handles text from different image types, including photos and documents.

Real-life applications

• Travel and hospitality: reading foreign signs and menus.
• Education and research: translating excerpts from textbooks or articles.
• Global business: translating product labels and documentation.
• Accessibility: helping users access information in their preferred language.

FAQ highlights

• How does it work? OCR extracts text, then translates it into the target language.
• Are translations instant? Yes, typically real-time.
• Is it free? Yes, the tool is free to use.
• Is data secure? The service emphasizes privacy and confidentiality of user data.

• Free to use with no signup required
• OCR-based image text extraction
• Real-time translation across many languages
• Cross-platform (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Translates text from various image types (photos, screenshots, documents)
• Document and handwritten text support
• Privacy-conscious data handling