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Drag and drop a JPG, JPEG, PNG or WebP Japanese image into the uploader, or click to browse. You can add up to ten images in one upload flow.
Japanese source with any supported target
Japanese Image Translator
Japanese image translator - translate Japanese text in images, pictures and photos, including vertical writing and mixed scripts.
Start with 30 free credits — translate up to 3 images, no payment required.
Upload Images
Drag and drop images here, or click to browse
Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP · Upload one or multiple images
Step by step
How to use the Japanese Image Translator
Choose the language direction
Japanese is selected as the source language; choose the target language you need.
Download the translated {asset}
Compare the result side-by-side with the original, then download each completed image. Japanese selected: The source language is ready before upload.
Before and after
Japanese Image Translator: before and after examples
See Japanese Image Translator in action on real images, with translated text placed back into the original layout.
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Built for this task
A focused workflow, not a generic text box
This page covers Japanese source images with a flexible target language. It supports kanji, hiragana, katakana and vertical text in real-world visuals.
Private tasks 133 languages
Vertical writing
Handle Japanese text arranged from top to bottom.
Product packaging
Translate names, instructions and visible label text.
Manga and screenshots
Read speech bubbles, menus and app interfaces.
What you get
Japanese selected
The source language is ready before upload.
Mixed scripts
Kanji and kana are interpreted in the same visual context.
Flexible output
Choose English or any other supported target language.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Japanese Image Translator
How do I translate a Japanese image?+
Upload the image with Japanese selected as the source, choose any target language and start the task. Kanji, hiragana and katakana are translated within the full visual context.
Does the Japanese image translator support vertical writing?+
Yes. Text arranged from top to bottom is detected and handled in context, which is important for packaging, posters and manga.
What can I translate with the Japanese image translator?+
Product packaging, menus, manga pages and app screenshots all work. Any image with readable Japanese text can be translated.
Can I translate Japanese to English?+
Yes. Choose English or any other supported target language; the Japanese-to-English page preselects both for that specific direction.
Will the artwork and photo stay unchanged?+
Yes. The image itself is preserved and only the Japanese wording is replaced with translated text.
Can I translate several Japanese images at once?+
Yes. Add up to ten images in one upload flow; each image and target-language combination is an independent task.
Which image formats can I upload?+
The uploader accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP images. You can add up to ten images in one upload flow.
How long does a translation take?+
Most images are processed within seconds to a minute. Complex layouts with dense text may take slightly longer.
Which languages are available?+
The language selector includes 133 languages with automatic source-language detection, so you can translate into one or several target languages at once.
How are credits calculated?+
Every image and target-language combination is billed as one independent task. Verified accounts receive 30 free credits to try the service, and failed tasks automatically refund their credits.
Can I review or download completed results later?+
Yes. Signed-in users can open Translation History to review, compare, download or regenerate their private tasks.
Is my uploaded image kept private?+
Your images are processed securely and results are private to your account. Only you can access your translation history.
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Japanese image translator - translate Japanese text in images, pictures and photos, including vertical writing and mixed scripts.