Picture translator, free
Translate a picture, and understand what it says.
Take a photo of a letter, a form, a sign or a screenshot in another language. VOM reads the words, translates them and tells you what they mean, including what, if anything, you need to do.
More than the words
A word-for-word translation of a letter or a form can still leave you wondering what it wants from you. VOM translates the text and then explains it: who sent it, what it asks for, any date or amount in it, and what you can do next.
Ask follow-up questions in your own words, such as "is this a bill?" or "what do I write in this box?"
Pictures and screenshots
Use a photo of paper (a letter, a form, a receipt, a sign, a menu, a label) or a screenshot of a message or a web page. VOM reads the text in the picture first, then translates it.
Clear, well-lit photos work best. Handwriting and very small print can be misread, so check names, dates and numbers against the original.
Which languages
Translate between English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Say which language you want the translation in; if you don't, VOM answers in the language you write to it in.
Questions about translating with VOM
- How do I translate a picture?
- Press "Add a picture to translate", pick the photo, and type what you want, for example "translate to English and explain". Then send it.
- Is it really free?
- Yes. Without an account you get 5 questions or pictures a day. A free account gives you 10 a day and saves your conversations. VOM Pro raises it to 50 a day.
- Is it a certified translation?
- No. VOM's translation helps you understand a text. Offices that ask for a certified translation (for immigration or court, for example) need one from a qualified translator.
- Can VOM be wrong?
- Yes. Like any AI, it can make mistakes. For anything that matters (health, money, a legal deadline), open the sources it lists, check names, dates and numbers yourself, and ask a professional when it is your own case.