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Sanskrit Image Translator

Paste a photo or scan, extract Sanskrit text with OCR, and translate the recognized Devanagari or IAST into English.

Paste an image into the Sanskrit input box below. Image OCR is included with Premium; you can still use the text translator for free.
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Smart Translation

Providing accurate translations with cultural context and grammatical analysis

About this tool

The image workflow helps with printed verses, textbook pages, yoga terminology, and other clear Sanskrit text. OCR quality depends on image resolution, lighting, typeface, page angle, and the complexity of conjunct characters. Always compare recognized text with the source image before relying on a translation.

How to use it

  1. Step 1

    Copy a clear image containing Devanagari, IAST, or English text.

  2. Step 2

    Paste the image into the Sanskrit input box to run OCR.

  3. Step 3

    Review the extracted text, correct any OCR errors, and translate it.

Built for Sanskrit text

Devanagari-aware OCR
Extract visible Sanskrit text, including common conjunct characters, from clear printed images.
IAST image support
Recognize Latin-script Sanskrit with diacritics before sending the corrected text to the translator.
Editable recognition result
Inspect and correct the extracted text before translating, which is important for dense Sanskrit typography.
Translation in one workflow
Move from image to editable Sanskrit text and then to English without switching between separate tools.

Frequently asked questions

Can GoSanskrit translate a photo of Sanskrit?

Yes. Premium users can paste a Sanskrit image, extract the text with OCR, correct it, and translate it into English.

Which scripts can the OCR recognize?

The workflow is intended for Devanagari, IAST transliteration, and English text.

Does Sanskrit image OCR work on manuscripts?

Results are best for clear printed text. Handwriting, damaged manuscripts, unusual fonts, Vedic accents, and low-resolution scans may require substantial correction.

Why should I review the extracted text?

A single OCR error can change a Sanskrit word or grammatical ending. Compare the recognized text with the image before interpreting the translation.

Need Devanagari and IAST conversion only? Use the free IAST transliteration tool.