Google Translate

What is Google Translate?

Google Translate is an online translation service from Google that translates words, phrases, documents, and entire web pages between English and over 100 other languages. It supports multiple input methods — text, voice, camera, and handwriting — and offers adjustable voice speed for spoken translations. Signing in lets you personalize your experience and access additional features.

Who created Google Translate?

Google created Google Translate. The service provides instant translations for more than 100 languages and includes voice input, document translation, and website translation to help users overcome language barriers.

What is Google Translate used for?

• Instant text translation between 100+ languages.
• Camera translation — point your camera at text to see it translated on the spot.
• Real-time conversation translation with simultaneous speech translation.
• Offline translation by downloading language packs.
• In-app translation — copy text from any app and tap the translate option.
• Handwriting input for characters and words not on your keyboard.
• Saved translations accessible from any device.
• Website translation by pasting a URL.
• Voice input for spoken text.
• Transcribe feature to translate speech as it happens.

How to use Google Translate

1. Get started: Visit translate.google.com in your browser or download the Google Translate mobile app.
2. Pick your languages: Choose the source and target languages from the dropdown menus.
3. Enter your text: Type it directly, use the microphone icon for voice input, or use the handwriting tool.
4. Choose a translation mode: instant translation for text, documents, or websites; camera translation for text in images; or web page translation by pasting a URL.
5. Use extra features: Save translations for quick access, adjust voice speed, or enable Transcribe to follow spoken language in real time.
6. Translate documents: Drag and drop files onto the Google Translate website.
7. Sign in for a personalized experience and access to additional features.