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Kamden
Tin Contributor
Jul 06, 2026

How do I translate text in a picture to English on Windows 10?

Dealing with a bunch of pictures that have text in another language printed directly onto them. Can't select or highlight the text since it's part of the image, so standard copy-paste translation isn...
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BrooklynEdge
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Jul 06, 2026

Photo Translator - Translate is an Android app designed for translating picture text into English directly from your phone camera. According to its Google Play listing, the app can take a photo and show the translated text on top of the original image, with automatic language detection, OCR technology, and support for more than 100 languages. It is useful for quick translation of signs, menus, labels, screenshots, documents, and travel photos.

Install Photo Translator - Translate from Google Play. Open the app and allow camera/photo access if prompted.

Take a new photo, or choose an existing picture from your gallery. Let the app scan the image with OCR. Choose the source language or use automatic detection. Select English as the target language. Review the translated text shown over the image or in the result area. The app will transfer picture to English shortly.

It is a convenient mobile option for translating image text into English, especially when you want to use your Android camera instead of uploading files to a website. It works best with clear printed text, good lighting, and simple image backgrounds. Accuracy may be lower with blurry photos, handwriting, decorative fonts, or crowded layouts.