Translate text in a photo to Swahili or English

Snap a picture of a sign, menu, receipt, letter or printed form. Jambo Translate reads the text in the image and translates it — no typing needed.

Translate a photo

How it works

  1. 1

    Sign up free and open the Image Translator.

  2. 2

    Upload a clear photo or screenshot.

  3. 3

    Read the extracted text and its translation, or download it.

Who uses it

Travel

Menus, road signs, notices and tickets while you are in East Africa.

Paperwork

Printed letters, forms and receipts you need to understand quickly.

Screenshots

Posts, adverts and messages saved as images.

Questions

What makes a good photo for translation?

Good light, the text straight on and in focus, and the whole text inside the frame. Clearer photos give more accurate results.

Can I download the translation?

Yes, as a PDF or Word document.

How accurate is the translation?

Jambo Translate uses advanced AI translation models that handle everyday and business English–Swahili very well. For legal, medical or official documents, we recommend a fluent speaker reviews the result before you rely on it.

Are my documents kept private?

Yes. Files are processed over an encrypted connection to produce your translation and are not stored permanently on our servers.

Tafsiri maandishi yaliyo kwenye picha

Piga picha ya bango, menyu, risiti au barua. Jambo Translate inasoma maandishi yaliyo kwenye picha na kuyatafsiri kati ya Kiingereza na Kiswahili — bila kuandika chochote.

Translate a photo

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