How to Translate Text With Google Translate

Translating text is the easiest and most well-supported function of Google Translate. Here’s how to translate any text you come across.

How to Translate Images

Translating a foreign language from an image or picture using your camera or previous images is super handy when you’re out and about. In our example, we’ll use a food menu.

How to Translate Words and Speech

Translating what you say into a different language is one of the most useful features of Google Translate when traveling or just trying to learn a new language. Here’s how to do it.

How to Translate Real-Time Conversations

You can also use Google Translate to facilitate a live conversation between you and someone who speaks a language you don’t understand.

How Many Languages Does Google Translate Support?

Google Translate can translate about 103 different languages for text translation. Although not all of them are as natural as each other, and 59 are supported offline, it covers much of the world and its most populous languages. Real-time speech conversations support 43 distinct languages, while camera image translation is available in up to 88 languages. You might think handwriting is more challenging, but it supports 95 different languages.

How to Get Google Translate

To make the most of Google Translate, you’ll need to download and install the app on your compatible Android or iOS device. Before beginning any of the instructions below, make sure the app is open and functioning. Download for: