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Translate text in image

Localise product photos, posters and app screenshots. Choose a language and the visible text is rewritten in place, in the original layout and style.

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Quick answer

What does it mean to translate text in image?

Translate text in an image by uploading a JPG, PNG or WebP and choosing one target language. The model rewrites visible text in the image while aiming to retain its style and layout; review both the translation and the artwork.

At a glance

What this editor does

Best for
Creating a translated version of visible text in an image.
Accepted input
One JPG, PNG or WebP image, up to 10 MB.
How to edit
Choose one target language for each submitted image.
Credits
1 credit per submitted image. One free credit with the first Google sign-in.
Result
A downloadable edited image. Review the words, visual details, dimensions and format before use.

Examples

Ways to translate text in image

The translations below illustrate possible wording. Review your generated image and ask a fluent speaker to check the result.

Localize a product graphic

Translate a short campaign headline on an image you are allowed to edit. Check product names, offers and units with a fluent reviewer.

The Spanish wording shown here is an illustrative text example, not a claim that a product image was generated. For your own graphic, choose one target language, then check that the translated offer is valid in the market and that prices, currency and brand names remain correct.

Illustrative wording · SpanishSUMMER SALE → REBAJAS DE VERANO

Prepare a translated menu

Convert a menu image into another language, then review dish names, prices and dietary details. A longer translation may need more room than the original line.

This is an illustrative wording example rather than a before-and-after translation result. A fluent reviewer should check dish names, prices, allergens and cultural context on a real menu. If the business also maintains a source design or menu database, update that source independently.

Illustrative wording · SpanishCOFFEE → CAFÉ

Adapt a product screenshot

Translate an app screenshot as a visual draft. Verify the UI is faithful to the actual product, and check the downloaded dimensions before store submission.

The sample phrase illustrates an English-to-Spanish wording change; it is not a generated screenshot. For a real app-store asset, compare the translation with the actual localized product and check the downloaded file against the destination's current screenshot dimensions.

Illustrative wording · SpanishSTART FREE TRIAL → INICIA TU PRUEBA GRATIS

How it works

How to translate text in image

  1. Upload the image.
  2. Choose Translate and pick a target language.
  3. Review the translation with a native speaker before publishing.

Tips for a clean result

  • Short labels translate best; long paragraphs may need a second pass.
  • Languages that run longer than English may need smaller text to fit.

Practical guide

Translate a finished graphic in place

Use Translate for a product graphic, poster or app screen you are allowed to localize. Choose a target language after uploading; the model rewrites visible text while trying to retain the image's layout and lettering style.

Translations can be longer than the original and may not fit a small label. Review every line with a fluent speaker, particularly names, offers, numbers and right-to-left text.

Practical guide

Prepare an image for localization

A clean, high-resolution source makes small labels easier to read. If the artwork contains dense paragraphs or multiple scripts, inspect the output closely and consider editing shorter sections separately.

For a production design with an editable source file, use that file when you need exact line breaks or brand typography. The image editor accepts one JPG, PNG or WebP at a time.

In detail

An edited image, not just extracted text

Translation mode asks the model to translate all visible text and redraw it in the image. Unlike copying text into a separate document, the intended result is a new image. The source artwork, names and any wording that should remain unchanged still need careful review.

Choose one language per edit. A second language requires another submission and another credit. Translations can vary, especially for uncommon wording, small labels and mixed scripts.

In detail

How to review a translated image

Ask a fluent speaker to check meaning, punctuation, proper names, numbers and cultural context. Long translations can exceed the space available, and right-to-left scripts can expose alignment problems.

The model is instructed to retain framing and aspect ratio, but the output dimensions may change. For a specific print size, app-store requirement or exact typography, check the file and use the editable source design when necessary.

Practical details

Translate the picture or extract text for reading?

A reading aid can extract or overlay translated text so you understand a sign or screenshot. An image translation workflow creates a new image with visible wording redrawn in the selected language. Choose according to the job: reading a message is different from preparing a localized graphic for review.

TextImageEdit's Translate mode asks the model to translate visible text in one uploaded image and keep the surrounding layout and style. The text examples on this page illustrate possible wording; they are not claimed to be actual image-translation outputs.

Practical details

Choose a source and one target language

Upload one JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB, choose Translate and select the target language. The available choices include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, simplified and traditional Chinese, Arabic and Russian.

The editor creates one target-language version per submission. To prepare several languages, run and review a separate image for each one. Each submitted image costs one credit; the first Google account credit is free.

Practical details

Review names, numbers and meaning

A fluent speaker should check the translation before it is published. Product names, abbreviations, dates, measurement units, discounts and idioms can be mistranslated or reformatted. A number that appears correct visually can still communicate a different offer in another locale.

Where a phrase is legally required or safety-critical, obtain the approved wording from the responsible organization and use the editable source design. An automatically generated translation is a draft to review, not a substitute for professional approval.

Practical details

Keep an eye on layout and scripts

Translations do not always occupy the same width as the original. A longer word can overflow a button or force an unexpected line break. Languages with different writing direction or characters may need different spacing; check the whole image as well as the edited line.

The model is asked to retain the framing and aspect ratio, but it may change fine details or output dimensions. Verify the generated image against the original and against the publishing destination's size requirements.

Practical details

App screenshots, menus and promotional graphics

For an app screenshot, the localized text must match what users can actually see in the product. For a menu, review dish names and prices. For a campaign graphic, make sure the localized offer is valid in the target region and that the text is readable at the final display size.

A design source is the better choice when layouts vary by language or pixel dimensions must be controlled precisely. A finished image is convenient when the source is unavailable, provided the generated version is reviewed and used within the rights granted for the original.

More guidance

Choose between automatic translation and approved replacement text

Translate mode is useful when you want the model to translate visible text into one selected language. Replace text is a different workflow: you provide the source wording and your own approved replacement. Choose the mode that matches whether you need the model to translate or already have the final wording.

For a campaign with legally reviewed copy or a product label with approved terminology, use the approved phrase and review it in context. Automated translation should be checked by a fluent speaker before it is treated as final.

More guidance

Prepare an image with multiple text areas

A poster or product graphic may contain a headline, subheading and several labels. Translate mode asks the model to translate visible text throughout the image. Review each area, including fine print and numbers, because an image model can miss small characters or change unrelated details.

If only one line needs a change and the exact new words are known, Replace text gives a more explicit old-to-new instruction. One submission works on one image; additional language versions require separate submissions.

More guidance

Check text expansion and reading direction

A phrase can become longer or shorter when translated. A button, badge or narrow column may not have room for the new wording, and a longer translation can wrap into adjacent artwork. Check spacing, line breaks, alignment and whether the text is still legible.

Some scripts read in a different direction or need different letter spacing. Ask a fluent reviewer to inspect the actual output, not just the words in a separate document. If the layout needs substantial adaptation, use the editable design source.

More guidance

Prepare a translation for a real destination

For an app store, verify that the screenshot represents the localized product and meets the store's current dimensions. For a menu or price list, verify numbers, currency and dietary information. For a product graphic, confirm that the translated claim and offer apply to the destination market.

The generated file can have different pixel dimensions or format from the upload. Check the downloaded asset before publishing or printing it. An illustrative translation shown on this page is a wording example, not a claim that a specific image was generated.

Step-by-step workflows

Workflow: localize a product promotion

Start with an owned or authorized graphic and choose the target language. Translate mode asks the model to translate visible text in the image. The illustrative wording on this page shows how a short English headline might be expressed in Spanish; it is an example of wording, not a claimed generated image.

Ask a fluent speaker to review the final text, numbers, units and product names. Confirm that any localized offer is valid in the destination market, and update the store listing separately. The editor returns an image; it does not publish or change a product page.

Step-by-step workflows

Workflow: translate an owned menu image

A restaurant may want an additional-language version of its own menu graphic. Upload a clear supported image and select one target language. Small dish descriptions, prices and dietary labels need especially careful review because the model can miss or alter fine characters.

A fluent reviewer should check dish names, allergens, currency and the context in which the menu will be used. If the business maintains a layered source or a menu database, update that source as well; an edited image is not an update to the underlying menu.

Step-by-step workflows

Workflow: prepare a localized app screenshot

A screenshot's UI labels and marketing copy should reflect the language available in the product. Translate one target-language image per submission, then compare the result with the actual localized application. Review text expansion, icons, buttons and status details.

A generated image may not preserve the upload's exact pixel dimensions. Before submitting to an app store, check the actual file against the current platform requirements. Where possible, a fresh capture of the localized app gives reviewers a direct view of its real behavior.

Step-by-step workflows

When to use an exact approved translation

Translate mode is designed to request an automatic language version of visible text. If you already have a specific approved phrase, Replace text allows you to enter the old and new wording directly. Choose that mode for a single headline when exact wording matters more than translating every visible line.

A legal, safety or medical statement may require specialist approval and controlled source artwork. The image model does not replace a translator, reviewer or source design. Keep the original file and check the output against the approved content.

More about this workflow

Read an image translation versus preparing a publishable graphic

A camera or text-recognition translator may be enough when the immediate goal is to understand a sign, label or screenshot. If the goal is to prepare an image in another language, the workflow includes different checks: the translation must fit its visual space, the result must be downloaded, and the words must be correct for the intended audience.

TextImageEdit produces an edited image after you choose a target language. It does not provide an editable translation table or update text in the source application. Keep the original graphic and have a fluent reviewer compare both the meaning and the resulting layout before the translated image is published.

More about this workflow

Translate a short headline or every visible label

A campaign image may contain a headline, a subheading and a discount. Translate mode requests a new-language version of visible text in the image. A short, clearly separated headline is straightforward to inspect; a dense infographic with many small labels needs a more careful line-by-line review.

When only one phrase should change and a human has already approved its exact wording, switch to Replace text and enter that original and replacement. This distinction matters for proper names, legal copy and brand slogans: a model-generated translation may not be the organization's chosen phrasing.

More about this workflow

Check text length and line breaks across languages

The same idea can occupy different amounts of space in different languages. A translated button label may be longer than its source, or a headline may wrap where the original did not. Check that words do not overlap borders, cover illustrations or become too small to read.

Right-to-left text and scripts with connected characters also deserve a fluent review. Inspect the order of words, punctuation and numerals in the actual image, not only in a separate translation draft. If the entire composition needs to be reflowed, use the editable source design.

More about this workflow

Prepare several language versions without mixing assets

Make a list of the source image, target language, approved terminology and intended destination before starting. Choose one language per submission and save each reviewed result with a clear filename. Separate files help avoid uploading the wrong language to a market, store listing or help article.

Review every version independently. Check that dates, prices, currencies and units are appropriate for that market, and verify file dimensions against the destination's current requirements. Each image submission uses one credit; the first Google signup credit can be used for a first translation.

More about this workflow

Use illustrations and examples as examples

The wording examples on this page demonstrate possible source and target phrases for a product promotion, a menu and an app screen. They are illustrative text, not screenshots of an automatically generated translation. The actual model output can differ and requires review.

For a real product screenshot, confirm the translated interface is actually available to users and that the image represents it accurately. For a menu or product label, check that names, prices and any safety information remain correct. The source image must be yours or authorized for editing.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Upload the image, select Translate and choose one target language. The model redraws visible text while aiming to preserve the surrounding style and layout. Review the meaning, spacing and image details before use.

In Translate mode you choose the target language and the model translates the visible text. In Replace text mode you instead enter the exact old and new wording yourself.

English and Japanese are available target-language choices. Upload a clear screenshot you may edit, choose the desired output language and ask a fluent speaker to verify the text.

Choose one target language per submission. Separate language versions require separate edits and credits; review every version for translation and layout.

It may wrap, shrink or crowd nearby elements. Compare the output at full size and consider a shorter approved phrase or the source design for precise layout control.

The request asks the model to preserve framing and aspect ratio, but exact output dimensions are not guaranteed. Check the downloaded image against your destination's requirements.

The first Google sign-in grants one free credit, once per account. That credit can be used for one translation or replacement edit without entering a credit card.

Yes, if you own the image or are authorized to edit it. Review names, prices, dietary information and offers with an appropriate human reviewer before publication.

Upload a supported image, choose Translate and select Spanish. Review the resulting image with a fluent speaker, especially names, numbers and text that must fit a small space.

The model is asked to translate the visible text into your selected target language. Check the meaning with a person who understands both languages, particularly when source text is small or unclear.

Translate mode requests translation of visible text. If you have an approved translation for one particular label, use Replace text and supply the original and replacement wording.

Not always. Longer words, line breaks or different writing directions may affect the layout. Inspect each text area and use the source design when exact positioning is required.

Select one target language per edit. To prepare multiple language versions, submit and review a separate edit for each language.

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP, choose Translate, select one target language and submit the image. Review the translated text and layout with a fluent speaker, then download the completed result.

Translate mode requests translation of visible text in the image, but small or unclear writing can be missed. Review every line, especially names, numbers and fine print.

You can use an authorized source image and review the result for accurate claims, prices and rights. Confirm the destination marketplace's current image policies before publication.

Choose one target language for each image submission. To create additional language versions, run and review separate edits; each submission uses one credit.

If you have an approved replacement, use Replace text and enter the exact old and new wording. Translate mode is intended to translate visible text into the selected language.

Yes, as long as you own the original image or are allowed to edit it. You can use the edited images in ads, product listings, websites and print.

Don't upload work you don't own or have rights to, government IDs, passports, certificates, official or stamped documents, bank statements, receipts, currency, or edits meant to deceive, such as fake quotes or altered chat screenshots. See the Acceptable Use rules for the full list.

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