AI Photo Translation: Translate Text in any Photo

Learn how to translate text in a photo. Smartcat's AI photo translation provides instant photo to text translation in 280+ languages, preserving your design.

Powering global content for over 1,000 companies, including a quarter of the Fortune 500

How to Translate Text in a Photo: A Simple Guide

Follow this simple process for an effective photo OCR translation.

1

Upload your files. You can translate a photo of text individually or in batches.

2

Choose your target languages for the photo text translation.

3

AI uses your brand assets to translate text from a photo. Fine-tune results in the editor.

4

Invite your team or find expert reviewers to check the photo to text translation.

5

Download the final images, with the text from photo translated, in their original format.

Achieve Real Results with AI and Expert Review

Centralizing our translation projects with Smartcat ensures every asset, from documents to images, aligns with our brand guidelines across all markets.

Barbara Fedorowicz

Translation department manager, Smith+Nephew

99%

brand consistency

The AI leverages your translation memory and glossary, ensuring every photo text translated matches your brand's unique voice.

4x

faster turnaround

Eliminate manual reformatting. Get your translated images back in a fraction of the time.

10x

more content

Increase your content output and manage your localization budget effectively.

An Integrated Platform for Visual Content

Smartcat's ability to translate text from images and photos online is part of a unified workflow. Create and localize visual campaign assets simultaneously for immediate global deployment.

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Trusted Performance, Proven by Users

9.6/10

rated for ease of setup

9.3/10

for user-friendly interface

1,000+

corporate clients worldwide

20%

of Fortune 500 companies

See How It Works for You

Maximize Your Localization ROI

400%

Faster turnaround

By adopting our unified workflow, Smith+Nephew achieved a 4x faster turnaround on translations.

70%

ROI savings

Stanley Black & Decker saw up to 70% in ROI savings and improved overall content quality.

31 hours

saved monthly

Our AI-powered workflows helped the teams at Babbel save a combined 31 hours of manual work each month.

Ready to Translate Photo Text with AI?

Streamline your photo text translation process. Get high-quality results that maintain your original design, saving you time and boosting your ROI.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I translate text in a photo?

Simply upload your image, pick your languages, and let the AI work. You can then use the integrated editor to make final adjustments before downloading the finished image.

Can you translate text from a photo accurately?

Yes. Our AI uses proprietary technology that learns from your edits. This ensures your photo to text translation is both accurate and consistent with your brand voice.

Why choose AI to translate photo text?

AI reduces processing time and improves ROI. By blending AI speed with human oversight, you can translate photos into text while keeping the original design and integrating with your entire content workflow.

Are Smartcat AI translations reliable?

Definitely. The platform is trained on your specific glossaries and translation memories. With ongoing input from expert reviewers, accuracy consistently surpasses 95%.

What image formats are supported?

We support a wide range of formats for photo text and translate tasks, including PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF. You can easily convert any unsupported formats before uploading.

How many languages can I choose from?

You can translate text from a photo into over 280 languages. This includes major global languages and many less common ones as well.

Will the original layout be maintained?

Yes, the tool is designed to translate text on a photo while preserving the original layout. Minor adjustments may be needed for highly complex images.

Can I edit the translated text on the image?

Yes. The Smartcat Editor lets you revise the translated text directly on the image. You can see all your changes in real time before finalizing the file.

What does integration mean in this context?

Integration connects Smartcat to your content systems. This creates a seamless workflow where your text translate from photo tasks are automated.

Is my data secure with Smartcat?

Your data security is paramount. We employ industry-standard encryption and strict privacy protocols. Your content is never used to train our general AI models.

Can I translate a photo of text in real time?

While we don't offer live camera translation, our platform is designed for rapid processing of uploaded files. We are always working on new features to enhance our service.

Are custom fonts or terminology options available?

The tool supports over 50 popular fonts. We are also developing options for custom brand fonts. Contact our sales team to discuss your specific needs.

What sets Smartcat’s AI photo translation apart?

Smartcat offers a unique combination of on-brand AI, an integrated visual editor, and seamless workflow integration. This allows you to translate text from photos for any platform, from technical documents to social media like Instagram, as part of your overall localization strategy.