Translate Text From Images Instantly
Upload a photo, screenshot, scanned document, poster, sign, or image file and translate the text inside it into your selected language using secure AI-powered OCR and translation.
Drag & Drop or Click to Upload
JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, HEIC, TIFF, WEBP
Up to 10 MB per file
Images are processed securely and automatically removed after translation.
How to Translate Text From an Image
Upload Image
Upload, drag & drop, paste, or enter a URL.
Select Languages
Choose input language or Auto Detect, then pick output.
Click Translate
Hit the Translate button to start processing.
View Result
Review the translated text in the output box.
Copy or Download
Copy the text or download the result file.
Start Over
Click Start Over to translate another image.
Key Features of the Image Translator
Free to Start
Try the Image Translator without signup. Limits apply based on your plan.
Multiple Upload Options
Upload from device, drag & drop, paste a copied image, or use an image URL.
100+ Language Support
Translate image text across 100+ languages with automatic language detection.
Download Results
Download translated text or all files at once.
Quick AI Processing
Fast OCR detection and translation powered by advanced AI technology.
Secure and Private
Images are encrypted, processed privately, and auto-deleted after 1 hour.
Benefits of Using TextLift's Image Translator
Saves Time
No need to manually type text from images before translating. OCR handles it instantly.
Saves Money
Translate image text without expensive manual translation tools for everyday use.
Easy for Students and Professionals
Useful for class notes, office documents, signs, screenshots, forms, reports, and international content.
Secure and Private
TextLift does not sell uploaded images, extracted text, or translated text to third parties.
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Photo Translator
TextLift's Image Translator is an online tool that lets users translate text written inside images. Upload a photo, scanned document, screenshot, poster, sign, or social media image, then translate the detected text into another language.
This tool is useful for students, travelers, office professionals, data entry workers, researchers, and businesses that need fast image-based translation without manual typing.
Auto Language Detection
Automatically detects the source language from the image
Multi-Language Output
Translate into Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Arabic and more
Scanned Document Support
Works with scanned PDFs, photos, and screenshots
Screenshot Translation
Translate text from app screenshots and web captures
Sign and Poster Translation
Great for travel β translate signs and foreign-language posters
Handwriting Support
OCR supports handwritten notes where legible
Frequently Asked Questions
Usage Notice
By using the Image Translator, you confirm you have the right to upload and translate the image. Do not upload illegal, harmful, or copyrighted content without permission. This tool should not replace certified legal, medical, immigration, or academic translation.
Use of this tool is subject to TextLift's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.