Better than a word-by-word camera translation
Live camera translators swap words one at a time, so regional dishes turn into nonsense. Here the whole menu is read as a menu: dish names are kept, explained in plain words, and prices and sections stay in order.
What people translate
- Restaurant, café and bar menus
- Wine lists and cocktail cards
- Chalkboard specials and set menus
- Food labels and ingredient lists in shops
- Hotel breakfast and room-service menus
Dishes, explained
| On the menu | Language | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Pulpo a la gallega | Spanish | Octopus with paprika, olive oil and potatoes |
| Patatas bravas | Spanish | Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce |
| Croquetas de jamón | Spanish | Ham croquettes |
| Coperto | Italian | Cover charge (bread & table) |
| Ossobuco | Italian | Braised veal shank |
| Cacio e pepe | Italian | Pasta with pecorino and black pepper |
| Plat du jour | French | Dish of the day |
| Magret de canard | French | Duck breast |
| Ris de veau | French | Veal sweetbreads |
| Schweinshaxe | German | Roast pork knuckle |
| Bacalhau à Brás | Portuguese | Salt cod with egg and fried potatoes |
How it works
- Take a photo of the menu or upload an image or PDF.
- Choose your language — the menu's language is detected automatically.
- Read the translation on your phone or download it.
Questions
- Can I translate a Spanish menu into Swedish or English from a photo?
- Yes. Take a photo of the menu or upload a picture or PDF, choose your language and every dish, ingredient and price line is translated.
- Does it explain dishes I have never heard of?
- Dishes are translated by meaning, so 'pulpo a la gallega' becomes Galician-style octopus with paprika and potatoes rather than a literal word swap.
- Will it warn me about allergens?
- Ingredients written on the menu are translated, which helps you spot nuts, shellfish or gluten. Always confirm allergies with the staff — menus are not always complete.
- Does it work with handwritten or chalkboard menus?
- Clear photos of printed menus work best. Neat handwriting and chalkboards often work too; take the photo straight on and in good light.
- Do I need to install an app?
- No. It runs in the browser on your phone, so you can use it at the table without downloading anything.
- What does it cost?
- The first page is free each day when you are signed in. After that you pay per page — no subscription.
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