Snap a photo. Get the translation. Done.

Photo Translator is an iPhone app that recognizes text in any photo and translates it into Japanese instantly. Choose an image from your camera roll or take a new shot, and the app automatically detects and extracts text — then delivers a clean Japanese translation right on screen. Supports English, Chinese, Korean, French, and more. Copy recognized text or translations with a single tap. Everything runs on-device, so no internet connection is ever needed.

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Get it on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Recognize Text from Any Photo

Select a photo from your camera roll or take one with the camera, and the app automatically detects and extracts text. Supports multilingual recognition including English, Chinese, Korean, and more — no manual input required.

Instant Japanese Translation

Once text is recognized, a Japanese translation appears immediately. Powered by iOS's built-in translation engine, results are accurate and natural-sounding, displayed side by side with the original text.

Multilingual OCR Support

Recognize text in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and more. Switch recognition languages anytime from the settings screen.

Copy Recognized or Translated Text

Both recognized text and the Japanese translation can be copied independently with a single tap. A confirmation toast appears on screen, so you always know the copy succeeded. Paste directly into emails, notes, or any app.

Shoot a New Photo or Import from Your Library

Tap the camera button to take a photo right now, or choose an existing image from your camera roll. That one tap is all the setup you need — recognition starts automatically as soon as an image is selected.

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RECOGNIZE

Automatic Text Recognition, On-Device

The app scans your photo and extracts all recognized text, preserving paragraph structure across multiple lines. Recognition language can be customized in settings to match whatever language appears in the photo.

Recognized Text Translated to Japanese Automatically

The moment recognition finishes, translation begins without any extra tap. Using iOS's native Translation API, the app produces fluent Japanese output displayed alongside the source text so you can read both at a glance.

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COPY

Copy and Use the Text Anywhere

Tap the copy icon next to either text panel to save it to the clipboard. Paste into a note, email, search field, or any other app instantly. The recognized text and the translation are always available separately for maximum flexibility.

Pick a photo.
Translate in seconds.

3 Steps to Your Translation

1
Choose a photo or take one with the camera

Open the app and select a photo from your camera roll, or tap the camera button to shoot a new one. Signs, menus, documents, books — any photo containing text works.

2
Text is recognized and translated automatically

The app extracts text from the photo and translates it to Japanese in seconds. Both the recognized text and the Japanese translation are shown side by side on screen.

3
Copy and use the result

Tap the copy button next to the recognized text or the translation to save it to your clipboard. Paste it into any app — notes, email, a search engine — and you're done.

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What Users Are Saying

"I used it to translate a restaurant menu while traveling abroad and it worked perfectly. The translation was accurate and it ran completely offline, which was a lifesaver when I had no signal."

— world_traveler_mika

"I use it at work to quickly translate English documents. It picks up multi-line text really well and the copy button means I can paste the translation straight into my report. A genuine time saver."

— office_worker_kenji

"My kid brought home an English worksheet and I had it translated in seconds. No complicated settings, no account needed — just point, shoot, and read the translation. Incredibly easy to use."

— proud_parent_yuki

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below.

QWhat languages can the app recognize?
AThe app supports English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and more. You can enable or disable individual languages from the settings screen.
QDoes the app require an internet connection?
ANo. Both text recognition and translation are processed entirely on-device. The app works fully offline — no Wi-Fi or cellular data needed.
QCan I copy the recognized text or the translation?
AYes. Each panel has its own copy button. Tap it to copy that text to the clipboard, then paste it into any app you like. A confirmation message appears on screen when the copy succeeds.
QCan I recognize text in multiple languages at once?
AYes. You can enable multiple languages in settings, and the app will recognize text across all of them in a single photo — useful for documents that mix languages.
QHow much does the app cost?
APlease check the App Store listing for current pricing information.

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