Online google translator for photography. Translation of text from a photo online. Service from Yandex

Pocket text translators are already a familiar part of our life. How about taking a picture of the text, recognizing it, and even translating it? About what abilities are endowed with modern photo translators, our article today.

Google Photo Translator

One of the most popular apps on Google Play. Google translator can do more than just recognize text on a photo(which does quite well), but also allows the user to work with a regular translator. The application can be used without an internet connection by downloading additional language packs. In addition, there is the function of SMS translation, handwriting (you can lf; t draw hieroglyphs) and speech recognition. V photo translator the ability to perceive not only basic languages ​​is laid, but also such as Greek, Hungarian and Indonesian. A competent translation of the latter languages ​​takes much more time, therefore it is better to use it if the message contains frequently used information found in places of pilgrimage for tourists and in everyday life. In addition to the translation itself, the program also displays the perceived text and its transcription to the user. Of the still unfinished moments, we can note a slight shift of some words of the text when scanning by about a line. It also seemed strange that if you lock the screen after the displayed transfer, and then return the phone to a working state, then the result of the transfer will be lost and you will have to go through the process again.

Lingvo dictionaries

The mobile translator from ABBYY today interacts not only with the text of the most popular 30 languages, but also has the ability photo-translation... In addition, the program has exercises for memorizing words, professional voice acting from native speakers and the function of adding your word to the dictionary. Photo translator when translating photographs, it works almost perfectly - in good lighting and not sideways shooting of the text. Otherwise, it does not try to recognize even parts of the image, it displays a message about the impossibility of doing this. The latest version also fixes a number of shortcomings. The application no longer crashes with a large number of additionally downloaded dictionaries (there are in-app purchases for more exotic languages). Lingvo Dictionaries is also optimized to work comfortably with a common list of words combined with a vocabulary card.

ABBYY TextGrabber + Translator

An ABBYY translator specializing in the recognition of text from photographs. A distinctive feature is that translation can be done from 60 built-in languages ​​without downloading additional packages. OCR takes place without using the Internet, but a connection is required to translate it. The ability to edit the revised text and save it on the phone is supported, in addition they are saved in the internal history of the application, where you can also conduct basic operations... Due to the large number of built-in languages, it is difficult for the application to recognize the language itself during the scanning process, it takes a lot of time. It is recommended to pre-select the appropriate recognition language for the original text for faster application performance. The minor drawbacks of the program include the fact that the built-in function of loading images from the gallery supports only standard image formats. ABBYY TextGrabber + Translator also does not format text when outputting a scanned image. That is, the text goes in a continuous stream, ignoring paragraphs and large gaps, making a separation only between words.

The program is also capable of handling photo and translate it in any of the languages ​​available when downloading. The functionality of the application is limited only photo-translation, recognition is performed by the program itself, but for the translation of the text itself, the Internet and the Google translator are used, that is, the application itself does not have a base for translation and cannot be used offline.

Translator

Theme photo translators did not bypass the owners Windows Phone... The program does not have a pretentious intricate name, but it has all the basic functions of modern photo translators... The application developed by Bing, among other things, helps in memorizing foreign words by setting the “word of the day” on the phone's home screen. Quite an unusual detail is that the application can write translated text directly over the captured photo. This feature is not always useful with a lot of words and small print, but you can turn it off.

iSignTranslate

The app translates large signs and headlines in real time right away on your phone. Created by a Russian developer (which is nice). When downloading, only basic 2 languages ​​are available: Russian and English. The remaining 8, including German and French, can be downloaded separately for 66 rubles each. Third-party online translators from Yandex, Bing and Google are used. Therefore, you will not be able to do without an online connection. While the application is unstable and sometimes displays an error, to fix it, you need to point the camera at another object and return it again. Requires text widths from 5 to 30 mm and only basic fonts. On 3 attempts I was able to scan the flyer and perform a good translation from Russian into English of basic words. After holding the camera motionless for about 15 seconds, a quite decent translation of words is given. Impressive! This is how it looks roughly.

Today, all modern smartphones are equipped with fairly high-quality cameras that can not only take ordinary photos, but also greatly simplify other important operations, for example, creating electronic versions of printed documents or quickly translating text from a photo. But in order to do this, you need to install some applications, and they will be discussed in today's article.

How to translate text from a photo on a smartphone and tablet?

Today on the market there are mobile phones and tablet computers on various operating systems, therefore, for convenience, we will consider several options for different platforms.

Program for translating from photos on smartphones with Android OS

V Play Market You can find many applications that allow you to recognize text in a photo, but only a few of them really do a good job with their task. And one of the most popular and convenient applications is Google Translate, which allows you to translate text directly from a photo. In order to use it, just download and install it, then launch and select the mode for photographing an object. The program independently activates the camera of your smartphone, all you have to do is take a picture (of a pointer, sign, announcement, etc.), and the application will translate its value from the original language into the one specified by the user.

The Abbyy TextGraber + Translator application can be called similar in functionality, which allows you to choose one of 60 translation directions, recognize the photographed text, translate it, and also save it in a user-friendly format.

Text translator for iOS devices

Today, in the AppStore, you can also easily find many programs for translating text from an image, but the most convenient and popular is Lingvo Dictionaries - a photo translator that easily copes with the recognition of photographed text, but it is important to take into account good lighting and the correct shooting angle. An extensive database of dictionaries allows you to select up to 30 translation directions. It is also worth paying attention to the simple and convenient free photo translator Photo Translate, which has modest functionality, but does an excellent job of converting text from an image and translating it. It is important to remember that this program only works online, and without an available Internet connection, you will not be able to translate something.

As an alternative for tourists who are actively traveling in different countries, the iSignTranslate application is perfect, the main task of which is the correct and fast translation on a smartphone in real time of various road signs, signboards and advertisements... In the basic version, only 2 languages ​​are available - English and Russian, the rest can be downloaded for additional fee... Third-party online services are used for translation, so it is important to have a stable Internet connection.

A program for translating text into photos for the Windows Phone mobile platform

Use the Translator program, which is completely free to download from the Windows Phone store. By installing it on your smartphone, you will get all the basic functionality of a photo translator. A distinctive feature of the program is its ability to superimpose already translated text over the original photo. The function is quite new and not always convenient, so the user has the opportunity to disable it.

That's all. We hope that now, when going on a trip, you will not forget to download the most suitable application for translating text from a photo and navigate your new country without any problems.

V modern world knowledge of one language is no longer enough - globalization, social networks and messengers allow you to chat with friends in any country. And it doesn't matter if the knowledge of a foreign language is still at an insufficient level, online services will help to grasp the general meaning. Moreover, they have a function with which you can even translate from English into Russian from a photograph. Consider the most popular resources for this:

• Yandex Translator;
• Google translator;
• Free Online OCR.

Yandex Translator from English to Russian by photo

Let's start with a domestic service for translating text from English into Russian from a photo online. Yandex Translator in photo mode is available at https://translate.yandex.by/ocr .

Previously, the service was able to work exclusively with text content written by the user or taken from the site by the specified address, but now it also has support for text recognition from the uploaded image. At the same time, the translation of a photo into text online is completely free, you don't even need to register.

In the upload field, you can drag the snapshot onto the page from the folder open in the OS, or click on the "Select a file" link and specify the exact path to the file.

Yandex photo translation online works like with regular photos and with screenshots. For example, you can "feed" him a snapshot of a page from an English-language resource.

The service has one drawback: by default, it does not show the entire processed file at once. To view the translation from English. in Russian, you need to click on the desired area of ​​the photo. The Russian-language version for this fragment will be displayed.

To go to the text version of the translator, click on the corresponding link in the upper right corner. It is very convenient if you need to copy the finished text after recognition from a photo online. There are also buttons for assessing the quality of the translation (like / dislike on the right) and a tool for suggesting your options (pencil).

You can switch the translation of text from English into Russian by photography to the mode of working with single words.

It is convenient to work this way if you already grasp the general message, but want to clarify certain points.

The third mode is translation by lines (lines). The system sometimes does not select the entire line, leaving the last characters unprocessed.

The plus and minus signs in the upper left corner or the scroll wheel on the mouse are responsible for scaling the picture. And in order to move the picture when zooming in, you need to drag it with the left button while holding down Ctrl.

To finish processing the current file and load a new one, use the cross icon on the right.

In general, the online photo translator from English to Russian leaves a very pleasant impression, and not only because it works for free. Many languages ​​are supported, although some are in "beta" status.

Sentences in Russian are similar to natural language and can often be used without editing.

Google translate by photography

An alternative option is an online translator from English into Russian using a photo from a phone in an application from Google ( http://bit.ly/2CWvhQy ).

At the same time, Google promises effective online photo translation from 37 languages, which is comparable to the capabilities of Yandex. The reality turns out to be not so rosy, but let's not rush.

After installing the program, you will need to specify the settings for text recognition, including with a photo. It is also immediately suggested to download the offline module (judging by the reviews, it is unstable, so you should prepare for constant connections to the service).

Please note that the primary language is the one from which you want to translate, not the language of the final result.

Then the main menu will open.

You can go to the settings, but they are extremely scarce.

Internet traffic parameters include offline package installation, speech synthesis capabilities, and camera setup. By default, the service will use your snapshots to improve its performance. If you do not want to waste extra traffic, it is better to disable sending.

The main window contains all the tools, including a translator through a photo from English into Russian - it is hidden behind an icon with the caption "Camera".

Upon activation, you will need to authorize access to shooting.

If you have not set up sending images to Google, the program itself will ask about them.

For on-the-fly recognition, you must download the offline part. But if the text floats due to autofocus, the result will be sad.

Please note that only the selected part of the frame is translated.

To switch to a full-fledged English-Russian translator from a photo, you need to take a photo (big red button). After that, the application will ask you to select the text. You can select all with the button below.

The system will show the result. You can use the copy button if you go to the very bottom of the text.

To use a previously taken picture, in camera mode, click on the import icon (to the left of the red button). The first time the application will request access to the data.

Then the picture selection will be displayed. Recent files are shown by default.

If you open the menu at the top left, you can import a photo from Gallery, Downloads folder, Google Drive, etc.

Otherwise, the translation process is exactly the same.

Free Online OCR service for image translation

The popular English to Russian picture translator is available at https://www.newocr.com/ ... It supports different translation formats and languages.

Select the file, select the languages ​​for recognition and use "Upload + OCR" to upload. After processing, from above it will be possible to adjust the text orientation parameters and enable column splitting.

The area to be translated and the recognized text are shown below.

The service does not have its own translator, but the button will automatically send the text to Google translator.

Or you can click on "Bing Translator" to use the service from Microsoft.

The service is convenient with orientation settings and access to two translation systems.

Good day everyone!

Probably, almost every one of us came across photos, pictures, and just saw somewhere posters on foreign language... And almost always, I would like to quickly translate and find out what is written there ...

In general, in this case, you can go in three ways:

1. open some and manually drive desired text(this option is long, painful and dreary);
2. use programs for translating pictures into text (for example, ABBYY Fine Reader), and then copy the resulting text into the translator and find out the result;
3. use special applications and services that allow you to perform the operation of translating text from a picture (or photo) automatically (i.e., do what is described in paragraph 2 on your own, without your participation).

Actually, this article will be just about the third option. I note that in the article I will consider translators from photos for both PC and smartphone.

Note: I will immediately note that the better the quality of the original photo (picture), the better the quality of the recognized text from it, and the translation itself.

Online services (for PC)

Yandex translate

An excellent translation service from one language to another (already supports more than 95 languages!). As for the recognition of text in a picture, the Yandex service does an excellent job with this task (it is in no way inferior to the renowned Fine Reader program).

In my example, I used a photo of a book page (in English). The steps for translation are quite simple:

1. follow the link given above;
2. upload your picture with foreign text;
3. specify the language (usually the service detects automatically. In my case, "Anglican -> Russian");
4. then just click on the "Open in translator" link (see screenshot below).

Left: the original text is presented, which was in the photo, on the right - its translation. Of course, machine translation requires some work: you can copy the finished text and transfer it to Word for further elaboration. (I note that the quality of the translation also depends on the subject matter of the text. And since I took fiction- it doesn't translate very well).

Free Online OCR

Supports formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PDF, DjVu

Unlike Yandex, this service is less finicky - it even supports the DjVu format (and there are a lot of English books, magazines, articles in it).

In addition, I note that some photos (where rare fonts are used) - the service recognizes much better! And one more thing: the service allows you to use two translation options: with the help of Google technology and with help from Microsoft Translator. So, if there are pictures or photos that Yandex-translator couldn't handle, try this service!

How to use it:

1. go to the main page of the site (the address is indicated just above);
2. select the file you want to recognize;
3. indicate two languages: one, which is in the photo (English, for example); the second - to which you want to translate (Russian).
4. press the "Upload + OCR" button (that is, upload and recognize the text on the photo).

After a while (depending on the size of the downloaded file), you will see the received text and several links above: you can select Google translator, Bing, just download the received text.

Choosing Bing, I got a translation of my text (the quality is not high, since the work is fiction).

Smartphone applications (Android)

Google translator

A very worthy application for a smartphone that allows you to translate text into 103 languages ​​(note that 59 languages ​​are supported offline - that is, the Internet is not needed!)!

The application has a built-in translation function by the camera in real time: i.e. just point your phone camera at the English text - and you will see the text in Russian in the translator window! Nevertheless, there is also a classic work in the arsenal: this is when a picture is photographed in a foreign language, and then the text in Russian is processed and issued (for example).

It's quite simple to use:

1. launch the application and select two languages: the source (which is in the picture), and your native language, into which you want to translate;
2. then click on the "camera" icon (see the screen below, arrow number 1);
3. then you need to point the camera at the foreign text (note, the application immediately gives out the translation). However, if the text is long, I recommend photographing it (see the screen below, arrow number 2).

Then click on the "Select All" button and click on the blue arrow. Next, you will see your translation of the text. See screenshots below.

In general, everything is done very efficiently and comfortably. As a rule, almost all phones are carried with them, which means that you can always quickly translate a poster or photo. I recommend to review!

ABBYY Lingvo

Several languages ​​are available for free use: Russian, English, German, French, Spanish.

This smartphone application allows many sentences, phrases and words to be translated without internet access. In total, the application supports three types of translation:

• classic manual input: when you yourself are typing the desired text;
• from an already taken screenshot, picture or photograph;
• and using the phone camera (in 1 click!).

In general, a good helper for travel, study and work. You can quickly translate a small text, a postcard, a newspaper article, correspondence with a colleague / friend, etc.

Peculiarities:

1. "live translation": hover the pointer over a word from the displayed text on the screen - get its translation immediately;
2. photo translation: select a screen or photo and get the translation of the words that are captured on it;
3. 11 dictionaries are available for download for everyone (free!);
4. convenient hints when searching for words;
5. the dictionary contains not only the translation of the word, but also its transcription, grammatical information about it, examples of use (you can also listen to it - very useful for those who learn a foreign language);
6. the history of the words that you requested earlier is kept (it is convenient to learn words by rechecking your memory from time to time!).

If you have something to add - thank you in advance!

That's all, good to everyone!

Anton Maksimov, 28.04.2016 (27.05.2018)

Words, phrases and even sentences in an unfamiliar foreign language now and then come across in our life, but we are often in no hurry to look for their translation, since it is not so easy. Especially if we are somewhere on the road, because for this we need to rewrite a phrase or a word on the phone. And it's not a fact that your device has the required input language (if the text is written in Arabic, French, German or any other, and you only have Russian and English on your phone). Fortunately, there are translation programs that can instantly translate text when you point your phone camera at it.

You may think, perhaps, that I will now recommend you some unfamiliar program for this. And these were really created some time ago, but did not receive mass distribution for a variety of reasons. Our guests today were developed by two very famous giants: Microsoft Translator and Google Translate.

Both programs solve the same problem - they translate texts. In addition to translating text materials on mobile browser sites, they can process information from your phone's camera. Of course, the translation cannot be considered accurate and correct, but it allows you to grasp the general meaning quite well.

The difference between the two applications is that Google Translate can work in real time and show the translation right on the screen immediately after pointing the camera at an unknown text, but Microsoft Translator will require you to create a photo and it will translate it. At the same time, the development from Google can also translate text from a photo.

Translated text looks best, in my opinion, with Microsoft Translator - it is neater and easier to read. While Google's real-time translation looks a little messy and constantly changing, words are constantly jumping, casing and even the words themselves are changing. After creating a photo, Google translates the text and sends it to its regular interface with a standard font, and there is already no problem with readability.

With the help of translation from the camera in real time, it is convenient to watch the translation of various signboards, pointers and others short phrases... Longer texts are best translated from a photograph.

Microsoft Translator for mobile