Word Lens

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Instantly translate printed words from one language to another with your built-in video camera, in real time! Use Word Lens on vacation, business travel, and just for fun.

(PLEASE NOTE: LANGUAGE PACKS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM WITHIN THE APP.)

Buy language pairs using in-app purchase:

• French to English
• English to French
• Spanish to English
• English to Spanish

Try out the included modes first so you can see the technology in action. These built-in examples recognize words in English, Spanish, and French.

• Reverse Words (spell all words backwards)
• Erase Words (digital white-out)

Word Lens gives you translation on the go:

• NO NETWORK required – results appear immediately on your video screen when you need it, anywhere in the world.
• Easy to use, like the regular camera
• Look up translations by typing them in, too

Get the best quality out of your translations:

• best used on clearly printed text (e.g. signs, menus)
• does NOT recognize handwriting or stylized fonts
• it's not perfect, but you can get the general meaning!
• keep text in focus by holding it at least one hand-length away
• (or even further for iPod and iPad owners)

iOS device support:

• iPhone 4S/4/3gs, iPod Touch with video camera, or iPad with video camera
• requires iOS 4.0 or later
• *** iPhone 3gs and iPod Touch do not have zoom or flash light features
• *** iPod Touch and iPad 2 cameras do not have auto-focus feature, which will result in reduced translation quality