All-in-One OCR and Translation Platform

Managing separate tools for Optical Character Recognition and translation creates unnecessary complexity. Smartcat provides a single, powerful platform to automatically extract text from any image or scanned document and translate it into 280+ languages.

1,000+ global companies trust Smartcat for their content workflows


Streamline Your Image and Document Translation

98%+

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) accuracy

Our platform combines a high-performance OCR engine with AI that understands context, achieving high text recognition accuracy on clear documents.

90%

reduction in manual work

Eliminate manual data entry and repetitive tasks. Automate text extraction and translation to free up your team for more strategic work.

280+

languages supported

Instantly translate extracted text from images and documents into a vast array of languages, enabling you to reach a global audience effortlessly.

Integrated OCR and Translation in One Flow

Instead of chaining together a separate google ocr translate api and another tool, Smartcat integrates everything. Our AI Agents simultaneously extract, translate, and format your documents, eliminating handoffs between steps.

Scale Content for Global Marketing Teams

Global marketing teams can now process scanned brochures, print ads, and event materials as part of their broader content workflows, ensuring consistent brand voice and faster campaign deployment across all markets.

Centralize L&D and Training Materials

Easily convert scanned training manuals, presentations, and printed guides into editable, multilingual digital formats. Ensure your global workforce has access to up-to-date and consistent learning resources.

Extract Information from Scanned Documents

Extract valuable information from scanned foreign-language market reports, historical archives, and printed materials. Make legacy content searchable and accessible for your analysis and research needs.

Automate Global Accounting and Compliance

Eliminate manual data entry for invoices, receipts, and compliance forms from different countries. Ensure accuracy and speed for your global accounting and legal workflows by digitizing and translating paper documents.

How OCR Translation Works in Three Steps

1

Upload Your Image or Document

Simply drag and drop any image file (JPG, PNG, etc.) or scanned document (PDF) into the Smartcat platform. No complex setup is required.

2

AI Extracts and Translates Text

Our AI engine automatically detects and extracts the text, then translates it into your selected languages while preserving the contextual meaning.

3

Review and Export

Invite team members to review the translation in our user-friendly editor. Once approved, export the translated text in your desired format.

A Unified Solution for Enterprise

Global teams can process scanned training materials, marketing assets, and compliance documents in one place, ensuring brand consistency and faster deployment across all markets.

By unifying our content workflows with Smartcat, we reduced the time spent on manual document processing by over 50%.

Empowering Marketing and Product Teams

Turn static, single-language print assets into dynamic, multilingual content ready for global campaigns. Localize everything from product packaging to event signage in a single, automated workflow.

We can now launch localized campaigns in days, not weeks, by instantly translating our print and image-based assets.

Streamlining Global L&D and HR

Convert printed training guides, compliance posters, and employee handbooks into accessible, multilingual resources for your entire global workforce. Ensure everyone receives the same information, regardless of language.

Our global teams now have instant access to translated training materials, which has significantly improved onboarding consistency.

More Than Just a Basic OCR API

9.6/10

for ease of setup

9.3/10

ease of use

1,000+

global corporate clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

Ready to Automate Your Image Translation?

Smartcat's automation capabilities have saved us about 1,000 hours of yearly administrative and project management time. It has transformed how we handle multilingual content across departments.

Peggy Liao

Language Access Program and Policy Specialist

Proven Success in Content Automation

50%

increase in productivity

Expondo doubled their content output while cutting outsourcing costs in half by consolidating their workflows on Smartcat's integrated platform.

1,000+

administrative hours saved annually

The City of Seattle automated its translation management, saving significant administrative time and reducing overall project expenses by 17%.

31 hours

Of work time saved monthly

Babbel's marketing and L&D departments saved over 30 hours of work time monthly by automating their multilingual content creation and updates.

Enterprise-Grade Security for Your Content

Your sensitive documents and data remain protected. Smartcat is SOC 2 Type II compliant and uses end-to-end encryption and comprehensive data protection protocols throughout the entire OCR and translation process.

Start Automating Your Image Translation Today

Experience the comprehensive capabilities of an all-in-one platform that delivers fast, accurate, and secure OCR translation for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR translation?

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) translation is a two-step process. First, OCR technology extracts text from an image or scanned document. Then, that text is translated into a different language. Smartcat combines these steps into a single, automated workflow.

How is Smartcat different from the google translate ocr api?

While a solution like the google translate ocr api offers a basic function, Smartcat provides a complete, end-to-end platform. It's more than just an API; it includes project management, collaboration with professional reviewers, terminology management, and continuous quality improvement in one unified environment.

What file formats does Smartcat support for OCR?

You can upload a wide range of image files, including JPG, PNG, and BMP, as well as scanned documents like PDFs. The platform is designed to handle various formats commonly used in business communications.

Can I have a human review the AI-powered OCR translation?

Absolutely. Smartcat's expert-enabled AI combines automation with human oversight. You can easily invite your own team members or source professional reviewers from our marketplace to edit and verify the translations, ensuring the highest quality for critical content.

Is it better than using a google ocr translate api for business?

For business use, an integrated platform like Smartcat offers significant advantages over a basic google ocr translate api. You gain features like centralized terminology, quality assurance checks, workflow automation, and robust security, which are essential for scaling professional translation.

How does Smartcat ensure the accuracy of OCR translation?

Our platform combines a high-performance OCR engine with context-aware AI translation. Furthermore, every edit made by a human reviewer is captured and used to train the AI, continuously improving the accuracy and consistency for your specific content over time.

Can I translate text from images into multiple languages at once?

Yes. Smartcat is built for scalability. You can upload a single document and translate the extracted text into over 280 languages simultaneously, dramatically speeding up the process of creating multilingual content for global audiences.

Is my data secure when I upload documents for OCR?

Yes, security is a top priority. Smartcat is SOC 2 Type II compliant and uses end-to-end encryption to protect your data. Your documents are processed in a secure environment, ensuring confidentiality for all your business-critical information.

How much does OCR translation cost with Smartcat?

Smartcat offers a subscription model that provides significant cost savings compared to traditional methods or paying per-document. By automating the workflow and leveraging AI, you can reduce manual effort and lower your overall translation expenses.