Translate- Language Translator
Office Lens: Android Tool, Translate, Scanner, PDF
4.6
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About This App

  • Category

    Productivity

  • Installs

    10,000,000+

  • Content Rating

    Rated for 3+

  • Developer Email

    [email protected]

  • Privacy Policy

    https://mindmovertech.blogspot.com/2019/07/privacy-policy.html

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Editor Reviews

Translate - Language Translator developed by Office Lens is a translation app that makes converting text between languages simple and fast. It's a handy tool I use when traveling or reading foreign websites. The app launched a few years back and is available on both Google Play and the App Store. On Google Play, it has millions of installs, which shows how popular it is. The best part? It's completely free to download and use. You don't even need to create an account to start translating, which is great for quick, hassle-free use. While the core translation is free, I've noticed there are some optional in-app purchases, like for removing ads or accessing premium features like offline translation packs. Speaking of ads, they are present in the free version, usually as small banners, but they aren't too intrusive during the main translation process.

Using the app is straightforward. I typically open it and point my phone's camera at the text I need translated—a menu, a sign, or a document. The app scans it instantly and overlays the translation right on my screen. For typed text, I just paste or type into the box. A simple tip from a regular user: make sure you have good lighting when using the camera scanner for the best accuracy. Also, if you know you'll be offline, consider downloading the language packs beforehand through the in-app purchase option. It's become my go-to because it combines a translator and a scanner in one, saving me from switching between different apps.

Compared to other similar apps like Google Translate, this one feels a bit more focused on the camera and document scanning aspect, thanks to its Office Lens heritage. While Google Translate is fantastic and has more languages, I often choose this app for its clean interface and the way it seamlessly handles scanned documents or images with text. It feels less cluttered for quick, visual translations. Some other translator apps can be overloaded with features I don't need. This one keeps it simple: see text, get translation. For everyday use, especially when dealing with printed material, it's a reliable and efficient choice that does the job without complication.

Features

  • 📷 Real-time camera translation for instant text conversion from signs or menus.
  • 📄 Document scanner mode that can capture and translate text from papers or books, then save as PDF.
  • 🔤 Text input translation for manually typing or pasting phrases between numerous languages.
  • 🌟 Integrated Office Lens technology for superior image cleanup and text recognition compared to basic scanner apps.

Pros

  • 👍 The camera translation is super fast and works well in real-time, better than some apps that lag.
  • 👍 The PDF creation from scanned translations is a unique and very practical feature for work or study.
  • 👍 The interface is very clean and user-friendly, much simpler than the sometimes-busy Google Translate app.
  • 👍 Being free with no mandatory account makes it incredibly accessible for anyone to download and install immediately.

Cons

  • 👎 The free version has ads, and offline translation requires a separate purchase, unlike some competitors.
  • 👎 The number of supported languages might be slightly less than the absolute top-tier translation apps.

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