How can I translate text from an image on my pc?

Microsoft Translator is a free app from Microsoft that lets you translate text, speech, and images across dozens of languages. Its camera translation feature uses OCR (optical character recognition) to detect text in a photo and instantly overlay a translation directly on top of the image, making it especially useful for reading signs, menus, labels, or documents in a language you don't understand. It works on both iOS and Android, and supports offline use if you download language packs in advance.

How to translate text from image free

Step 1: Download and open the Microsoft Translator app (or use the camera icon within Bing or Microsoft Edge).

Step 3: Tap the camera icon on the main screen.

Step 4: Select your source and target languages if they aren't already set correctly.

Step 4: Point your camera at the text you want to translate, or select an existing photo from your gallery.

Step 5: The app will scan the image and detect text automatically.

Step 6: Choose to translate the whole image or tap specific words/phrases for a more targeted translation.

Step 7: View the translated text overlaid on the image, or switch to a text-only view for easier reading.

Step 8: Copy the translated text if you want to paste it elsewhere.

Microsoft Translator is a convenient, free tool for translating text from images in real time, with the added benefit of offline functionality for travelers or anyone without reliable internet access. It's a strong pick when you need quick, on-the-spot translation of visual text like signs or menus, rather than just plain text extraction.