Google Translate is one of the most used applications in the world for translating into multiple languages. The service, both available via the web and on phones and tablets, is increasingly improving its algorithm and gaining new functions, such as translating by photo, for example. Just use your mobile device’s camera for the system to detect the language and translate it into the language of your choice.
The photo translate function using the Google Translate app is available for both Android and iOS (iPhone). See how to do it.
The photo translate function using the Google Translate app is available for both Android and iOS (iPhone). See how to do it.
1. If you don’t already have it, download and install Google Translate ( Android and iOS );
2. Open the app on your tablet or smartphone and tap on the top corner of the screen to select the source language and then the language you want to translate;
3. Now, tap the photo camera icon and give the app permission to take photos and record videos;
4. Within the square brackets that will appear on the screen with the message “Align text”, centre the text of the photo;
5. With the text aligned, tap the red button with a camera in the centre;
6. You will have the option to tap on “ Select all ”, for the app to translate all the text captured in the image, or you can select just what you want to be translated;
7. To select only a part of the text, swipe your finger across the screen and cover the words you want to translate;
8. When you remove your finger, the application will automatically provide a translation into the chosen language;
9. You can view the translation in more detail by tapping on the generated preview at the top of the screen.
Ready! Now you can copy the generated translation or listen to it. Remember that Google Translate is not perfect and translations may not be 100% accurate.
