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    Scan and Translate

    Scan and translate text from any image. Extract content in 100+ languages, then translate with Google Translate, DeepL, or Linnk AI.

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    Quick Answer

    ScanRead's scan and translate workflow lets you extract text from an image in any of 100+ languages, then paste it into your preferred translator (Google Translate, DeepL, etc.). Upload a photo of foreign content, copy the output, and translate. Free for 20 pages per day. For full-document translation with layout preserved, ScanRead recommends Linnk AI as a partner tool.

    100+
    Languages recognized
    ~2 seconds
    Scan time per page
    Google Translate, DeepL, Linnk AI
    Recommended translator
    20 pages
    Free daily limit

    How to use scan and translate

    1

    Scan with ScanRead

    Upload a photo of any foreign-language document, menu, sign, or book page. Extraction runs in the original language.

    2

    Copy the output

    Click 'Copy all' to grab the extracted content. Language auto-detection tells you which script was identified (e.g., 'Japanese', 'Arabic').

    3

    Paste into a translator

    Send it to Google Translate, DeepL, or your preferred tool. For PDFs needing layout-preserved translation, use Linnk AI.

    Common use cases

    Scenarios where this tool saves time and delivers accurate, copyable text.

    Travel menus and signs

    Digitize restaurant menus, transit signs, and tourist information in any country without learning to type in a new script.

    Foreign research documents

    Handle academic papers, government records, or historical texts in languages like Arabic, Chinese, or Russian.

    Business correspondence

    Process letters, contracts, or reports received in another language — fast workflow for global teams.

    Language learning

    Students digitize textbook passages, flashcards, or handwritten practice to check their own work.

    Why ScanRead

    AI-powered accuracy

    We use PP-OCRv5, a state-of-the-art open-source model that matches Google Vision and Adobe Acrobat on printed text (95-99% accuracy) and outperforms both on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean documents.

    No signup needed

    Try up to 10 pages per day without creating an account. Create a free account for 20 pages per day. No credit card required.

    100+ languages

    Works with 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and Russian. Automatic language detection.

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