Read Text from Images
OCR recognizes text in your uploaded image so it can be translated. Larger or complex images may take longer.
Translate English to Spanish in a Picture
Read English text in photos and screenshots in Spanish. Upload a clear image, select English as the source and Spanish as the target, then translate.
Image translatorHow it works
Drop your image here
Upload a photo or screenshot to get started.
JPG, PNG or WebP · Up to 3 MB
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Translate Text from Images Online
Upload a photo or screenshot to extract and translate the text inside it. Copy the translated text or download the translated image directly in your browser.
Translate Text Globally
Translate the text into a supported language using the language options in the tool.
Your Images & Privacy
Images are sent to the connected services to provide your translation. Use non-sensitive images and read our Privacy Policy before uploading. Privacy.
How to use Photo Translator in 3 steps?
Step 1: Upload Image
Drop or choose the image file that you want to translate or extract text from. You can also upload screenshots of PDF pages.
Step 2: Let PhotoTranslator.net extract the text
Choose the source and target languages, then click Translate. The tool reads and translates the text in your image.
Step 3: See the translated result
The translated image appears beside the original. Copy the translated text to read or share it, or download the translated image.
Take a look at use cases
Let's see how a picture-to-text translator helps you in everyday life.
Translate Photos of Books, Notes & Study Materials
Upload a clear photo of a book page, notes or study materials to translate the text into your chosen language. Processing time varies.
Translate Signs, Menus & Billboards While Travelling
Understand signs, menus and billboards during your travels. Upload a clear photo and translate the visible text into your chosen language.
Translate Documents & Screenshots
Upload a photo of a document or a screenshot to read its text in another language. For PDFs, upload a screenshot of the page in JPG, PNG or WebP format.
Scan & Translate Receipts and Expense Records
Translate text in foreign-language receipts and expense records, then copy it for use in your own records. Review amounts, dates and handwritten details carefully.
Frequently asked questions about Photo Translator
An image translator is an online tool that uses OCR to read text inside a photo or screenshot and translate it into another language. Photo Translator extracts the original text and provides the translated result for copying or downloading.
Upload your photo, choose the source and target languages, and click Translate. Photo Translator extracts the text from the image and displays the translated result on the screen.
Yes. You can upload a screenshot in PNG, JPG, or WebP format. Photo Translator detects the text inside the screenshot and translates it into your selected language.
Yes. Photo Translator is free to use. You do not need a subscription, payment method, or credit card.
No. You can upload an image and translate its text without creating an account or signing in.
Photo Translator currently supports PNG, JPG, and WebP images. Upload a clear image in one of these formats for the best OCR and translation results.
Images are processed by the connected translation services. The tool can also save text history in your browser. Use non-sensitive images and read our Privacy Policy for details about data handling.
Photo Translator can read clear, printed-style handwriting in a sharp image. Cursive, blurry, faded, or messy handwriting may produce errors, so always review the result carefully.