Translate signs, posters and notices
The platform sign you don't understand. The note on the hotel door. The warning at the beach. Take a picture – and hear what it says, in your language, as you stand there.
Here's how to do it
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Point the camera at the sign
Hold your phone still and take the picture. Q-Snap can find the text even if the sign is slanted, has several colours or is slightly away.
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Get the translation right away
The text is translated line by line. Large and clear on the screen, and easy to enlarge with A+.
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Hear it read aloud
Choose a woman's or a man's voice and have the sign read out – handy when you're walking, cycling or with your hands full.
What you get
Transportation and tickets
Departure boards, ticket machines and rules on the platform – understand them before the train leaves.
Safety and rules
Swimming bans, closed paths, opening hours. Warnings you should understand right away.
Museums and sights
The information boards at exhibitions and memorials – in your language, read at your pace.
Questions & Answers
Does it work on signs with capital letters and unusual fonts?
Yes. Image recognition is trained on photographed text – signs, posters and whiteboards – not just documents.
What about signs in Greek or Cyrillic?
Q-Snap reads Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts, as well as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Hebrew, and Georgian. The font is automatically recognized.
Can I use Q-Snap without installing anything?
Yes. Q-Snap runs in the browser on the app.qsnap.no. If you want it on the home screen, you can add it as an app in two taps – without the App Store or Google Play.
How many signs can I translate for free?
The first 15 snap s are free. After that, Q-Snap 27 EUR cost per year for unlimited use.
Try it on the next photo you take.
The first 15 snap s are free. Then 27 EUR per year – unlimited, with no commitment.