Photo Translator

Name: Photo Translator
Rating: 2.5294118 (4792 reviews)
Author: HawsoftMob Inc.

By: HawsoftMob Inc.

A practical translation tool, can directly translate the text in the picture

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-10-30

Features & Capabilities

Photo Translator is a compact and practical Chrome extension designed to translate text directly within images. Supporting text recognition in 56 languages, it offers translations in up to 105 languages, making it an essential tool for travelers, students, and professionals. Users can capture text via camera mode or select stored images to quickly identify and translate text content.

The extension includes a result editor, allowing users to fine-tune identified text before re-translating, and provides a translation favorites feature to save and revisit important translations. With broad language support and convenient functionality, Photo Translator streamlines the process of understanding foreign text in pictures.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.3.5 Last updated: 2024-08-15

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Creation date:

2018-03-16

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

45.11MB

Email:

fe*****@hawsoft.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-10-30

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Developed by:

HawsoftMob Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hawsoft.mobile.ocrtrans

Email:

fe*****@hawsoft.com

Website:

http://www.hawsoft.com

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed: a group of users report the app works well and is helpful, while many others complain it’s unreliable and blocks translation behind a paid “gold” system with no clear earning method. Overall sentiment skews negative, with frequent calls that it’s a waste of money or data despite some positive praise.

Pros

Successfully translates for some users (several reviewers said it works)
Multiple users praise the app—comments like “Amazing”, “Awesome”, “I love this app”
Some users find it helpful for translation tasks

Cons

Requires in‑app currency (“gold”) or payment to translate and users report no clear way to earn it
Unreliable for many users — several reviews say it doesn’t work or won’t translate after taking a photo
Strong negative sentiment: many call it useless/worst and say it’s a waste of data or money