Translate text from an image in any language with text overlays and AI.
Reach global audiences with this user-friendly image translator
Kapwing equips teams with an image translator solution that allows them to hide and translate text embedded within an image into any target language.
Translate and replace text on any image
Kapwing provides the tool to add a text overlay on your image’s embedded text then translate that text and apply styling that matches the original font, color, and position as it appears in the original image. Use the AI translator of your choice to input the original text and generate a translation in a target language. Kapwing will apply a default style to the text, but you can always use our editing features to further customize the style of the text.
Localize graphics for ads, posters, and social media content
Save time and money by managing the localization process without the need for additional translators or graphic designers. With Kapwing’s text overlay feature, teams can repurpose and localize all sorts of content like Facebook ads, LinkedIn ads, event posters, sponsored content, and more.
Get accurate image translation support for over 70 languages
Use a translation tool like ChatGPT to super power your translations. Feed text into your translation tool of choice, copy and paste that text into your text layer on Kapwing for a professional and accurate translation.
“Kapwing is an essential tool that we use in MOXIE Nashville every day. As a social media agency owner, there's a variety of video needs that my clients have. From adding subtitles to resizing videos for various platforms, Kapwing makes it possible for us to create incredible content that consistently exceeds client expectations.”
Vannesia Darby
CEO of Moxie Nashville
"Kapwing is incredibly intuitive. Many of our marketers were able to get on the platform and use it right away with little to no instruction. No need for downloads or installations—it just works."
Eunice Park
Studio Production Manager at Formlabs
How to Translate Text in an Image
- Upload image
Upload an image file to a new or existing project. Kapwing supports image file formats like JPEG, PNG, WEBP, and more.
- Translate image
Open the Text tab in the right-hand sidebar and click Add Text. Translate your text with your AI translation tool of choice and paste the translated output into the text layer.
- Edit and export
Continue editing your text layer so that you achieve the desired font, background, color, position, and size settings. Then, select Export project in the top right-hand corner of the studio and export an image file as a PNG. Download your new image with translated text as a PNG.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image files does this image translator support?
Kapwing supports most major image files including JPG, PNG, HEIC, and more. This makes it perfect for translating images on mobile devices like iPhones and Androids.
How can I translate text from a picture?
Kapwing’s interface allows you to apply text layers on top of your image with text translated in your target language.
What's different about Kapwing?
Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.