What OCR does
OCR detects text inside an image and converts it into machine-readable text. It is useful when you want to copy, search, or archive text.
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What image translation does
Image translation adds translation and visual rendering. The result keeps the original image context, which matters for screenshots, comics, product graphics, and menus.
Which one should you use?
Use OCR for text extraction. Use layout-preserved image translation when you need a readable translated image.
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FAQ
Is OCR the same as translation?+
No. OCR detects text. Translation converts the meaning into another language.
Why preserve layout?+
Layout keeps translated text connected to the object, menu item, UI label, or speech bubble it belongs to.
Is image translation free to try?+
Yes. Guests get 20 credits per day, and standard image translation starts from 10 credits.
Will the translated image keep its layout?+
The tool is designed to render English back into the original visual structure when the source image is clear enough.
What image quality works best?+
Sharp images with readable text, minimal blur, and enough spacing between text regions work best.
Try it with your own image
Upload a real image and get an English result with the layout preserved where possible.