Use Smartcat's AI platform to get a high-quality photo scan and translate it into 280+ languages. Our technology preserves your original design and layout, integrating seamlessly into your global content workflow.
Powering localization for over 1,000 global enterprises, including a quarter of the Fortune 500
Here's how our photo scan and translate process works.
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Upload your images individually or in bulk to the platform.
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Choose one or more of our 280+ supported languages.
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Our AI scans your photo, extracts the text, and translates it instantly.
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Invite your team or hire expert reviewers to check the translation.
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Download your professionally translated images in the format you need.
Being able to translate photo scans while keeping the original design has transformed our workflow, saving us hours of manual work.
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99%
brand consistency
Our AI learns from your translation memory and glossary to maintain your unique style.
4x
faster results
You'll eliminate tedious design rework and manual adjustments.
10x
more localized content
Create more localized visual content without increasing your budget.
Smartcat’s photo scan language translation connects to your localization workflow, helping marketing and L&D teams publish high-quality visual content faster.
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Invite unlimited team members and reviewers to collaborate in one central workspace.
Our AI selects the best engine for your task. You can scan photo to translate in just moments.
Our AI learns from your edits, translation memory, and glossaries for accurate results.
Connect with vetted expert reviewers through the Smartcat Marketplace for any language pair.
for ease of setup
for ease of use
global corporate clients
of the Fortune 500
400%
Faster turnaround
Smith+Nephew cut their translation turnaround time by 400% with our platform.
70%
ROI savings
Stanley Black & Decker saved up to 70% on localization while improving quality.
31 hours
saved per month
Babbel’s teams saved 31 hours of work each month using our AI-powered workflows.
Ready to move beyond manual editing and basic apps? Manage your entire visual content workflow in one place. Get high-quality results that preserve your design, save time, and boost your ROI.
Simply upload your image to Smartcat, pick your target languages, and let our AI handle the photo scan and translate process. You can then review and edit the text directly on the image before downloading.
Very accurate. Smartcat’s AI uses your own translation memories and glossaries. It also learns from reviewer edits to deliver consistent, high-quality results that improve over time.
Our AI streamlines the entire process, cutting down on manual work and costs. It combines AI speed with human quality control, ensuring your final images are publish-ready and on-brand, all within one platform.
Yes, Smartcat is a cloud-based platform accessible from any device with a web browser, including your laptop. No special software installation is required for our translator photo scan laptop capabilities.
We support a wide range of formats, including PNG, JPG, JPEG, and GIF. If you have an unsupported format, you can easily convert it before uploading it to the platform.
You can translate your images into over 280 languages. Our platform supports major global languages as well as many less common ones, making it easy to reach any audience.
No, our technology is designed to preserve your original layout and design. The translated text replaces the source text while keeping formatting intact. Minor adjustments may be needed for complex layouts.
Absolutely. The Smartcat Editor lets you see the translated text on the image in real-time. You can make instant edits and adjustments to ensure the final result is perfect.
Smartcat is a cloud-based platform, so an internet connection is needed for full functionality. This ensures your translation memories and glossaries are always up-to-date across your team. The ability to grab text from a photo and translate it is a core online feature.
We prioritize your data security with industry-standard encryption and strict data privacy protocols. Your content is never used to train third-party AI models.
Currently, our platform translates uploaded image files. While a direct `translate photo+ scan camera` feature for live translation isn't available yet, we are always working on new innovations. You can easily upload a photo taken with your camera.
Smartcat is more than a simple photo scan translate tool. It's an all-in-one platform that combines AI translation that learns from you, a collaborative editing environment, and seamless integration into your entire content creation and localization workflow.