Free image translator: OCR and translate in 100+ languages

Extract and translate text from any image instantly. AI-powered OCR accurately recognizes text in photos, screenshots, and documents, then translates it into the language you choose. The source language is detected automatically.

100+languages supported
Autosource detection
5credits per image
Open full workspace

5 credits per image. Images are previewed in the overlay queue.

In short

What you get with the 1Bit image translator

  • 100+ target languagesEnglish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, and more.
  • Layout-preserving OCRManga speech bubbles, menu columns, and UI captions keep their position and reading flow — no manual re-layout after translation.
  • Batch up to 50 imagesQueue screenshots, photos, scans, and manga panels in a single run. Each image lands back in your account history as its own translated result.
  • Free tier, then 5 credits per imageUse your free daily credits first. Each image shows the cost before the translation starts.
Before
Before: Japanese manga or image with source text
After
After: Same image with translated text and preserved background

Highlights

Built for quick image translation

OCR and translation in one tool

AI combines optical character recognition with neural machine translation, so you go straight from an image to translated output.

Built for real image text

Works well for photos, screenshots, documents, signs, and menus where text sits inside a designed layout.

Automatic language detection

The source language is detected for you, so you only pick the target language and translate.

How it works

Three steps from upload to translated image

1

Upload your image

Upload any image containing text: a photo, screenshot, document, or sign.

2

Select the target language

Choose from 100+ languages. The AI automatically detects the source language.

3

Get your translation

Receive an accurate translation instantly, then download or copy the result.

Capabilities

What it handles well right now

Extract text from photos, screenshots, documents, and signs with AI OCR
Translate into 100+ languages with automatic source-language detection
Combine optical character recognition with neural machine translation in one step
Preserve the formatting and layout of the original image

Common jobs

Typical image translation tasks

Read restaurant menus and street signs while travelling
Translate documents and scanned pages
Localize product screenshots and UI captures
Understand text in photos and social posts in another language

Try a popular scenario

Tuned for the image text you actually deal with

Each scenario below focuses on a common image type, with before/after samples and FAQs for that job. Pick the one that matches your image and start with the right context.

FAQ

What people usually ask before they run it

What is the Image Translator?

The Image Translator uses AI-powered OCR to extract text from images and translate it into 100+ languages. It combines optical character recognition with neural machine translation to deliver accurate results.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported. Keep each file under 20 MB. Clear, high-contrast photos, screenshots, and documents give the best OCR accuracy.

How accurate is the translation?

The AI provides high-accuracy translations comparable to professional translation services for most languages. Clean, sharp source images give the most reliable OCR results.

How many languages does the image translator support?

It supports 100+ output languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Korean, and Portuguese. The source language is detected automatically, then translated into the target language you choose.

Do I need to specify the source language?

No. The source language is detected automatically. You only need to choose the target language you want the text translated into.

Will the original layout stay intact after translation?

The tool is designed to preserve the formatting and layout of the original image, so translated text stays in context. This works especially well for menus, signs, screenshots, and documents.