Tiếng Việt · Camera, photo, text and voice · Offline
The Vietnamese photo translator that reads signs and menus offline.
AI Translate translates Vietnamese menus, signs and labels through the camera and shows the English in place. Vietnamese uses the Latin alphabet with tone marks, which the camera reads directly, and the pack works offline from Hanoi to the Mekong.
Free with your language pair · Premium from $1.99/month
Quick facts about the Vietnamese translator
- Script
- the Latin alphabet with tone marks
- Camera translation
- Yes, live overlay plus photo import
- Works offline
- Yes, after a one-time pack download. Voice input depends on your phone.
- Object scanner
- Yes, names 1,000+ objects in Vietnamese and English
- Pronunciation
- Audio
- Account required
- No
What you can translate
Where a Vietnamese translator earns its place on your home screen.
Street food and cafés
Phở stalls, bánh mì carts and cà phê menus are translated live so you can order the thing you actually want.
Buses, trains and motorbike rentals
Read timetables, rental terms and road signs without stopping to type tone marks.
Markets and pharmacies
Price tags, medicine boxes and product labels become readable in a second.
Common Vietnamese phrases
What you will actually see on signs and menus.
A handful of phrases worth knowing before you go.
| Vietnamese | English | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| Lối ra | Exit | sign |
| Phở bò | Beef noodle soup | menu |
| Cấm vào | No entry | sign |
| Bao nhiêu tiền? | How much is it? | market |
| Tính tiền | The check, please | restaurant |
How to
How to translate Vietnamese from a photo or sign
- 01
Download the Vietnamese pack
Open Settings, then Offline languages, and tap the download icon next to Vietnamese. It is about 30 MB and only needs to be done once.
- 02
Point the camera at the text
Open the Text tab and aim at the Vietnamese sign, menu or label. The English translation appears over the original text, block by block.
- 03
Freeze it, or import a photo
Tap Freeze to hold the frame while you read. For a picture or screenshot you already have, tap Import photo and the translated text opens in a sheet you can copy.
FAQ
Vietnamese translator questions.
Does the camera read Vietnamese tone marks?
Yes. Vietnamese is written in the Latin alphabet, which the camera reads. Keep the text sharp and close so the marks that separate bò from bỏ come through.
Does the Vietnamese translator work offline?
Yes. Download the Vietnamese pack once and camera, photo, text and object translation work without a connection. Voice input uses your phone's own speech recognition, so it works offline only where your phone supports offline dictation.
Can I translate a Vietnamese menu from a photo?
Yes. On the Text tab, tap Import photo and the translated menu text opens in a sheet you can copy. Or point the camera at the menu and tap Freeze to hold the view.
Guides
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OCR Translator: How Text Recognition and Translation Work
An OCR translator reads the text in a photo or camera view, then translates it. Learn how each step works, why errors happen and how to get cleaner results.
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How to Translate Text Messages on iPhone and Android
How to translate text messages you receive and send on iPhone or Android, with built-in options, a copy and paste method that works offline, and reply tips.
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How to Translate a Picture on iPhone or Android (Offline)
Four ways to translate the text in a picture, screenshot or live camera view on your phone, including one that works with no internet. Steps and accuracy tips.
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Read Vietnamese the moment you see it.
Download the Vietnamese pack once to translate signs, menus, labels and objects offline. No account, no ad trackers, photos never uploaded.