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- Translate between 108 languages instantly.
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- Free
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About Google Translate
Google Translate is a multi-functional translation tool available on Google Play. This application can translate between over 100 languages through typing. It also provides an instant translation feature which translates text in images when the user points their camera at it, this function is available for 94 languages. Furthermore, users can take or import photos for higher quality translations. Google Translate also features a separate functionality for translating bilingual conversations real-time. A unique feature includes the ability to translate handwriting in 96 languages. Phrasebook is another noteworthy feature that allows users to star and save translated words and phrases for future reference. It offers cross-device syncing enabling the user to synchronize their phrasebook between the app and desktop. Lastly, it provides a transcribe feature that continuously translates someone speaking a different language in real time. Permissions for microphone use for speech translation, camera access for text translation, external storage for offline translation data, and access to contacts for account setup and management may be requested but are optional and the user can still use the app even without granting these permissions. Supported featuresTranslation
Pros
- Translates 108 languages
- Instant translation feature
- Image text translation
- High quality photo translations
- Real-time bilingual conversation translation96 languages handwriting translation
- Cross-device syncing
- Phrasebook feature for saving translations
- Continuous translation with transcribe feature
- Optional permissions
- Can work without microphone or camera permissions
- Offline translations
- Account setup and management
Cons
- Inaccurate at times
- Issues with voice translation
- Limited transcribe feature languages
- Confusion with long phrases
- Doesn't translate full sentences
- No option for playback speed adjustment
- Handwriting feature limited to 96 languages
- Translation breakdown while reading
- Loss of content when voice translate stops