# Scan & Translate: Photo camera

> Text translator and photo scanner OCR app. Translate a picture or a pdf file!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datacomprojects.scanandtranslate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datacomprojects.scanandtranslate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.datacomprojects.scanandtranslate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Brain Vault
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 9,128,650
- **Rating:** 4.13 / 5 (40,198 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.41
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-24
- **First published:** 2018-01-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datacomprojects.scanandtranslate)
- **Website:** [https://scanandtranslate.com](https://scanandtranslate.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.brainvaultgames.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.brainvaultgames.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Scan & Translate: Photo camera** is your ultimate language companion, enabling you to instantly translate text captured through your camera or from documents like PDFs and images. Using advanced OCR technology, this app converts images into editable text, then translates it into your chosen language. With support for over 100 languages including Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean, Arabic, and many more, it’s perfect for travelers, students, and professionals.

The extension features a smart voice system that pronounces translations to help improve your speaking skills. Whether you need to translate menus, manuals, road signs, or handwritten notes, Scan & Translate simplifies language barriers. Its offline mode and subscription options unlock unlimited translations and ad-free experience, making it a handy, reliable translator for your journeys or daily needs.

## Rankings

- #15,213 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise the app for accurate, camera-based translations and a simple, easy-to-use interface, making it a useful tool for quick multilingual translation. However, users report recurring problems with gallery access and with premium features not activating or restoring purchases, as well as slow or non-responsive support. In short, the app delivers solid translation results and a straightforward experience, but its reliability is hurt by subscription/permissions issues and occasional accessibility problems.

### Pros

- Accurate, camera-based translations and helpful results
- Simple, user-friendly interface
- Useful for translating between languages and multilingual tasks

### Cons

- Gallery access issues (cannot access or select images for translation)
- Premium purchases not activating/restoring (monthly or lifetime) and slow/support issues

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