OCR image translation

Understand the image. In your language.

Fitabyte recognizes text inside a photo, translates it line by line, and creates a downloadable translated image.

Text recognition 14 target languages Translated PNG export

Add an image with text

Fitabyte reads the words, translates each line, and places the translation back on the image.

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Source → OCR → translation

Three image-translation examples

English to Spanish, checked September 9, 2026. These original synthetic images contain no personal information. OCR matched all ten source lines, including the two prices, capacity and batch code.

The reference run used Tesseract.js 7 in Node and the live Fitabyte translation API. The PNGs use the same text-placement function as this tool, rendered with a server canvas adapter. They are reference outputs; browser fonts and provider responses can differ. View measurements and method.

Screenshot-style notice

Screenshot-style notice: original English source
Original: 16,796 bytes
Screenshot-style notice: Spanish reference output
Translated PNG: 16,735 bytes
Observed text, not an accuracy score for other images
OCR sourceTranslation returned
Upload completeCarga completa
Your file is readyEl archivo está listo
Download nowDescargar ahora

OCR matched all three source lines. Translation used complete Spanish phrases; compare the different text lengths in the same boxes.

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Fictional menu

Fictional menu: original English source
Original: 18,132 bytes
Fictional menu: Spanish reference output
Translated PNG: 16,858 bytes
Observed text, not an accuracy score for other images
OCR sourceTranslation returned
TODAY'S MENUMenú del día
Tomato soup 4.50Sopa de tomate 4.50
Fresh salad 6.00Ensalada fresca 6.00

OCR preserved both prices; the translation kept 4.50 and 6.00. The title became “Menú del día”.

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Fictional storage label

Fictional storage label: original English source
Original: 22,177 bytes
Fictional storage label: Spanish reference output
Translated PNG: 17,151 bytes
Observed text, not an accuracy score for other images
OCR sourceTranslation returned
STORAGE BOXCAJA DE ALMACENAMIENTO
Capacity: 30 LCapacidad: 30 L
Keep dryMantener seco
Batch: BX-1042Lote: BX-1042

OCR preserved the capacity, unit and batch code. The longer Spanish title uses smaller lettering inside the original title box.

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What these examples reveal

Translation length affects readability even when OCR is correct. The storage-label heading expands to “CAJA DE ALMACENAMIENTO”, so it is reduced to fit the original box. The tool paints a white area over recognized text; it does not reconstruct the background underneath. Review both the text table and the image before downloading.

These clean printed samples do not test glare, curved packaging, handwriting or every language pair. Six source OCR languages and fourteen target languages are available in the selectors; only English to Spanish was checked in this record.

Simple by design

From upload to finished file.

01

Add an image

Use a screenshot, sign, menu, label, or other image with clear text.

02

Select languages

Tell Fitabyte the source and the language you want to receive.

03

Download the translation

Review the replaced text and save the translated image as PNG.

Helpful details

Turn text inside an image into a language you understand.

Image Translator combines browser-based OCR with text translation. It recognizes clear text in a photo or screenshot, translates each detected line, and places the translated wording back over the image for PNG export.

The image itself stays on your device. To provide the translation, recognized text—not the image—is sent through Fitabyte to the translation provider.

Common uses

Understand everyday images without retyping the text.

Signs and menus

Translate clear photographed text while keeping visual context around each line.

Screenshots

Read app messages, instructions, posts, or notices captured in another language.

Labels and listings

Translate packaging, product labels, and marketplace images into a supported language.

Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

Is my image uploaded for translation?

No. OCR and image editing happen in your browser. Recognized text is sent to the translation provider, but the image itself is not.

How accurate is image translation?

Results depend on image sharpness, contrast, font style, and language. Review important names, prices, safety information, and legal text before relying on the result.

Does it work with handwriting?

It is designed for clear printed text. Handwriting, curved text, decorative fonts, glare, and low-resolution images may reduce OCR accuracy.

Which languages are supported?

OCR supports six source languages, and translated output supports 14 target languages listed above.

Practical guides

Use the tool with context.

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Private by default

Your image and OCR processing stay in your browser. Only recognized text is sent to the translation provider; Fitabyte does not store your image.

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