ChatPhoto
ChatPhoto turns photos into text you can actually use. Upload an image, ask a question in plain language, and get a written answer back in seconds. It works on printed text, handwritten notes, landmarks, product shots, and other visuals where the story is not spelled out on the page.
Where iOS Live Text stops at extracting visible words, ChatPhoto goes further. You can ask it to write a social caption, translate a sign, draft an e-commerce listing, or explain what is in a travel photo. The web app at app.chatphoto.com and the iPhone/iPad app share the same workflow: add photos, prompt, copy the result.
It supports more than 56 languages for image translation and caption generation, with batch uploads for multiple photos at once. The product fits social media managers, travelers, students, and sellers who need quick text from visuals without retyping or switching apps.
Ask custom prompts about text or non-text photos and get copy-ready answers
Translate images into more than 56 languages with simple written prompts
Generate social captions, product listings, and other text from a single photo
Upload and process multiple images in one batch session
Copy results straight to your clipboard for posts, docs, or listings
Handles both printed text and non-text photos with custom prompts
Supports 56+ languages for translation and caption generation
Batch processing saves time when working with multiple images
Free to download with subscription tiers for full feature access
Premium subscriptions are required for caption and translation features on the site
Available only on iOS and the web app, with no Android app listed
Handwriting recognition accuracy drops on blurry or messy notes
How is ChatPhoto different from iOS Live Text?
iOS Live Text extracts visible text from an image. ChatPhoto also works with non-text photos, lets you ask follow-up questions, translate content, and generate captions or product copy from a prompt.
Is ChatPhoto free to use?
ChatPhoto is free to download on the App Store with in-app purchases. Premium weekly, monthly, and yearly subscriptions unlock full caption and translation features on the website and in the app.
How much does ChatPhoto cost?
ChatPhoto subscriptions are $4.99 per week, $14.99 per month, or $79.99 per year through the iOS App Store. The app is free to install before subscribing.
What platforms does ChatPhoto support?
ChatPhoto offers an iOS app for iPhone and iPad (iOS 16.2 or later) and a web app at app.chatphoto.com. There is no Android or desktop-native app listed.
What languages does ChatPhoto support?
ChatPhoto supports more than 56 languages for image translation and caption generation, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese.
Can ChatPhoto read handwriting?
Yes. ChatPhoto can translate handwritten notes and other hand-written text, though accuracy drops when the writing is blurry or hard to read.

