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Free AI Image Translator: Translate Text in Images to English
Upload a photo, screenshot or scan. The AI reads the text in the image and translates it into English in seconds, ready to copy or download.
- Free, no app, no account
- Translate text from images in any language
- English by default, other languages on request
Reading and translating the text in your image...
- Reading the image
- Recognizing the text
- Translating into English
How it works
How to translate text from images in 3 steps
- 01
Upload your photo or image
Drag and drop a photo, screenshot or scanned page, or pick one from your phone or computer. JPG, PNG, WEBP and scanned PDF files up to 50 MB are supported. No sign-up.
- 02
The AI extracts and translates the text
Advanced OCR technology extracts the text from the image, detects the source language and translates it into English, line by line.
- 03
Copy or download the translation
The English text appears in seconds. Copy it, download it as .txt or Word, or ask the chat to translate the image into another language.
Why use it
An AI image translator that gives you text you can use
Most photo translators show the translation on top of the picture, which is fine for reading a sign but hard to reuse. This AI image translator gives you the translated text itself, so you can paste it into an email, a document or a form.
Translate text from images in any language
The source language is detected automatically, so you can translate Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic or Vietnamese text from images without choosing it first.
English by default, other languages on request
Every image is translated into English first. Need another language? Ask the chat to translate the image text into Spanish, French, German or any other language.
Photos, screenshots and scanned documents
Translate photos of menus, signs and labels, screenshots of chats and websites, and scanned letters or forms, including multi-page scanned PDFs.
Editable text, ready to download
Copy the translation in one click or download it as a .txt or Word file. You get editable text, not a picture you have to retype.
Ask about the translation
Ask follow-up questions in the chat: what a phrase means, how a form should be filled in, or show the original text line by line next to the translation.
Use cases
What people translate with a photo translator
Text in images is everywhere: on menus, labels, screenshots and paperwork. Here is where a photo translator saves the most time.
Travel: menus, signs and tickets
Take a picture of a menu, a station sign or a ticket and translate the text to English before you order or board.
- Translate restaurant menus dish by dish.
- Read signs, timetables and notices in another language.
- Ask the chat what an unfamiliar dish or term means.
Documents and paperwork
Translate scanned letters, certificates, instructions and forms written in another language, and download the English text as a Word file.
- Translate scanned PDFs and photos of documents.
- Keep line breaks and lists so the translation follows the original.
- Use it to understand a document; use a certified translator for official copies.
Screenshots, chats and social posts
Translate a screenshot of a message, a product page or a social media post without copying the text out by hand.
- Translate screenshots from apps that block copying text.
- Understand comments and posts in another language.
- Translate text from comic and manga panels, then ask about anything unclear.
Study and research
Translate photos of textbook pages, slides and handwritten notes in a foreign language, then ask the AI to summarize or explain them.
- Translate text from photos of book pages and slides.
- Get a short summary of the image after the translation.
- Read clear handwriting from notes and whiteboards.
Compare
Image translation: PDFSummarizer.net vs Google Translate
Google Translate is the best-known way to translate a picture, and for reading a sign through your phone camera it is hard to beat. The table below shows where each tool fits, factually.
Price and account
PDFSummarizer.netFree, no sign-up
Google TranslateFree, no sign-up
What you get
PDFSummarizer.netThe translated text, ready to copy or download as .txt or Word
Google TranslateThe translation drawn over the original image, plus copyable text
Keeps the original layout
PDFSummarizer.netNo. You get clean text, not a redesigned image
Google TranslateYes, the translation replaces the text inside the picture
Live camera translation
PDFSummarizer.netNo, you upload a photo or file
Google TranslateYes, in the mobile app
Target language
PDFSummarizer.netEnglish by default; any other language on request in the chat
Google TranslatePick any supported language before translating
Scanned PDFs
PDFSummarizer.netUpload a multi-page scanned PDF up to 50 MB on the same page
Google TranslateDocuments are a separate feature from image translation
Follow-up questions
PDFSummarizer.netAsk what a phrase means, get a summary, or compare with the original
Google TranslateTranslation only
Best for
PDFSummarizer.netTranslating text from images that you need to reuse or understand in depth
Google TranslateQuick reading of signs and menus on the go
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is an image translator?
An image translator is an online tool that finds the text in a picture with OCR (optical character recognition) and translates it into another language. This one translates text from images to English and gives you editable text you can copy or download.
How do I translate text in an image?
Upload your image or photo above. The AI recognizes the text, detects the language and translates it into English in a few seconds. Then copy the translation or download it as a .txt or Word file.
Can I translate an image into a language other than English?
Yes. Every image is translated into English first, then you can ask the chat to translate the image text into Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese or any other language.
Which languages and image formats are supported?
The AI translates text from images in most written languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic and European languages. You can upload JPG, PNG, WEBP and GIF images and scanned PDF files up to 50 MB.
Is the image translator free?
Yes. You can translate images for free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no app to install. It works in the web browser on your phone or computer.
Does the translation keep the original layout of the image?
No. The tool returns the translated text, keeping line breaks and lists, but it does not redraw the translation on top of the picture. If you need the translated image itself, a tool that overlays text, such as Google Translate, is a better fit.
How accurate is image translation?
With a clear photo, the text from the image is recognized almost exactly and the AI gives an accurate translation that reads naturally. Accuracy drops with blurry photos, very small fonts, stylized lettering and messy handwriting, so check names, numbers and dates against the original text.
Can it translate handwriting?
Yes, if the handwriting is clear and the photo is sharp. Printed text is still more accurate, so read the translation of handwritten notes carefully.
Can I translate multiple images at once?
You upload one image or one PDF at a time. To translate several photos, click Another image after each translation, or combine the pages into a single scanned PDF.
Are my images stored?
Your files are processed securely, protected with industry-standard encryption and never shared. You don't need an account, so there is no history linked to you.