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Yandex Translate

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What it is

Yandex Translate handles words, expressions, text in photos and images, websites and mobile apps. Its web version supports more than 90 languages and can translate documents and websites. For image text, it can identify the language and provide a translated image for download, though it cannot recognize blurry text, cursive or handwriting. Access is available through a browser, mobile browser, Android and iOS apps, with API access and a Telegram bot for chat translation. The mobile app can translate typed text offline. English and Russian dictionaries are available by default; other language dictionaries need to be downloaded. Voice input and dialog mode require an internet connection. Glossary tools are included, and AI functions can answer translation-related requests such as grammar explanations and style recommendations, though usage may be limited. Some functions may require a Yandex ID sign-in. The web version does not store translation history; locally stored history can be viewed on the device but cannot be downloaded. The service is free for personal, noncommercial use.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Support
Yandex Translate Help pages provide a contact-support option for product questions and issues.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Headquarters
Moscow, RussiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Founded
2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Account requirement
Some functions may require registration or sign-in with a Yandex ID account.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
AI translation
The terms describe AI functions for translation-related requests, including grammar explanations and style recommendations, and say usage may be limited.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Browser availability
Yandex lists a browser web version, a mobile-browser version, and Android and iOS apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Document translation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Glossary tools
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Image translation
The web version can detect the language in image text and lets users download the translated image; it cannot recognize blurry text, cursive, or handwriting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Language coverage
The web version supports more than 90 languages, including traditional and uncommon languages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Offline limitation
Voice input and dialog mode require an internet connection.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Offline use
The mobile app translates typed text offline; English and Russian dictionaries are available by default, while other language dictionaries must be downloaded.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Privacy and security
Yandex says it uses technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized, accidental, or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, misuse, disclosure, or access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Telegram integration
Yandex says users can translate in chats with the Yandex Translate bot in Telegram.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Translation history
The web version does not store translation history; users can view history stored locally on their device, but cannot download it.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Translation memory
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
Use restriction
The service terms specify personal, noncommercial use.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Website translation
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · translate.yandex.com
What it translates
Automatically translates words, expressions, text in photos and images, websites, and mobile apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com

Plans and prices

Yandex Translate Free Personal, noncommercial use · automated translation of text and web pages Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Web version supports more than 90 languages
  • Translates websites, documents and image text
  • Mobile app translates typed text offline
  • Glossary tools and API access are available
  • Free for personal, noncommercial use

Limits

  • Blurry, cursive and handwritten image text is not recognized
  • Voice input and dialog mode need internet
  • Other offline dictionaries must be downloaded
  • Web translation history is not stored

Who it suits

It suits people who need text, image, website or document translation across web and mobile, including offline typed-text translation in the app. Its stated terms limit use to personal, noncommercial purposes.

Verdict

Yandex Translate offers broad translation coverage across browser and mobile access, with image translation and offline typed-text support. Users should note the image-recognition limits, online requirements for voice and dialog modes, and personal, noncommercial use restriction.

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