Translate Image Text
Extracts text from an image and translates it. Photograph a sign or document, get the translation. Uses 2 credits per run.
About Translate Image Text
Translate Image Text reads the text in a photo and translates it in a single step, so you can point at a foreign-language sign or document and get the meaning back. Reach for it while traveling, reviewing foreign paperwork, or handling screenshots in another language. It combines OCR and translation on a hosted vision model and costs 2 credits per run.
- Category
- export
- Input
- Accepts: image/png, image/jpeg or image/webp.
- Output
- Outputs: text/plain.
- Cost
- Credit-metered
- Memory
- low
Common uses
- Photograph a restaurant menu abroad and read it in your own language
- Translate a foreign-language street sign or notice from a travel photo
- Understand a shipping label or invoice written in another language
- Read a screenshot of a foreign-language app or webpage
- Translate text baked into a foreign infographic that has no copyable text
- Make sense of instructions printed on imported product packaging
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to extract the text first?
No. It reads the text from the image and translates it in one pass, so you just supply the photo. The result is plain translated text.
Which image formats work?
PNG, JPEG, and WebP. A clear, well-lit photo of the text translates most reliably.
Does my photo get uploaded?
Yes. This Pro tool sends the image to a hosted vision model that does both the reading and the translation. The image is used only for that run.
Why does it cost 2 credits when OCR is 1?
It does two jobs in one step, extracting the text and then translating it, so it costs slightly more than reading text alone.
How accurate is the translation?
It's good for everyday signs and documents, but handwriting, stylized fonts, or low-contrast text can cause errors. Double-check anything important.
Keywords
- translate
- image
- ocr
- sign
- pro
- vision