PixoateImage Translator - OCR + Translate Photos in Any Language
Translate any image instantly. Snap a menu, sign or document, extract the text with OCR and translate it to 20+ languages. Free, no signup.
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Image to Text (OCR)
Extract editable text from photos, screenshots and scans with free OCR in 60+ languages.
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Convert images to fully editable .docx documents with OCR-extracted text.
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Convert screenshots and images to clean Markdown with tables, headings and lists preserved.
Try it nowHandwriting OCR
Extract text from handwritten notes, journals and whiteboard photos. Tuned for cursive writing.
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Combine multiple JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC images into a multi-page PDF. Drag to reorder, preview before download.
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Add a hidden OCR text layer to your image PDFs so text becomes selectable and searchable.
Try it nowFrequently Asked Questions
Two engines work in series: OCR extracts the original text from the photo, then a large-language-model translator renders it into your target language with context awareness. Idioms, menu items, brand names and short signs translate cleanly. For long literary passages, expect the same quality as a top-tier consumer translator like DeepL or Google Translate.
qualityYes. English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai and Indonesian are supported in both directions. Translate French → English, Japanese → Spanish, Chinese → Hindi and any other pair across the supported set.
featuresClean block-letter handwriting and chalkboard menus work in most cases — the OCR is tuned for everyday signage and casual handwriting. For cursive, dense handwritten letters or doctor's prescriptions, use our Handwriting OCR tool first to extract the text, then paste it into a translator for higher accuracy.
usageYes. One upload triggers OCR, language detection, translation and side-by-side display. You can also see the original text on the left and the translation on the right, making it useful for language learners who want to compare phrasings. Tap a word to hear its pronunciation in the target language.
featuresUploads are processed and auto-deleted within minutes. Translation history is not saved on the server — your last result is held only in your browser tab and clears when you close the page. That makes the tool safe for travel emergencies, medical leaflets and personal correspondence translations.
privacyYes. Copy buttons give you the original, translated, or both side-by-side in one click. Download buttons export plain .txt for notes, or a simple .docx for sharing with colleagues. Travelers paste it into WhatsApp; students paste it into Notion; agencies paste it into translation memory tools for cleanup.
featuresHow Image Translator helps you get it done
Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start in seconds.
Restaurant Menu Translations
Snap a foreign-language menu in Paris, Tokyo or Lisbon and instantly read the dishes in your own language — ideal for travellers with allergies, vegetarians or picky eaters.
Road Sign & Shop Sign Translation
Translate foreign road signs, shop names, transit signs and warning labels on the go so you can navigate unfamiliar cities and stay safe without internet hopping.
Pharmacy & Medicine Label Translation
Travellers and immigrants translate foreign pharmacy labels, prescription instructions and dosage warnings to avoid misunderstandings about active ingredients and dosing.
Museum Plaque & Exhibit Translation
Translate plaques, captions and exhibit descriptions in museums and galleries that don't offer English signage — the trip becomes far more informative and immersive.
Tax, Customs & Immigration Forms
Translate foreign tax, customs declarations and immigration paperwork before filling them in — avoid costly mistakes on visa applications and border declarations.
International Recipe Conversions
Home cooks translate Italian, French, Japanese and Chinese cookbook pages so they can follow grandma's authentic recipes regardless of the language they were written in.
Manga & Comic Strip Reading
Fans translate raw Japanese manga, Korean webtoons, French BD and Italian fumetti panels so they can enjoy series before official translations arrive.
Foreign Resume / CV Translation
Translate a CV or resume from a candidate's native language so recruiters can quickly evaluate skills and experience without round-tripping through a paid translator.