How to Translate a Picture in Google Docs on Computer and Phone

Flipping an image is completely different from rotating it. To translate an image means to project it. The result of inverting an image is similar to the reflection you see after placing it in front of a mirror.

You can flip an image vertically or horizontally. In the first case, you reverse the bottom and top. Flipping it horizontally, on the other hand, reverses the left and right sides. Here are the steps you need to follow to translate an image in Google Docs.

How to Translate an Image in Google Docs for Desktop

To translate a picture in Google Docs, the Drawing Tool must be used. Follow the steps below to see how it works:

Stage 1: Launch Google Docs in a browser on your computer

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Step 2: Open the document with the image to be translated.

Stage 3: Select the image in the document and right-click on it.

Step 4: Select Cut from the list of options to save the image to your clipboard.

Fly: Alternatively, you can simultaneously press CTRL + X on your keyboard to select the image and then cut it.

Step 5: Select the Insert tab from the Ribbon in the document.

Step 6: Select Drawing from the list of available options.

Step 7: Select New to launch the Drawing tool in Google Docs.

Step 8: Right-click the drawing tool and select Paste from the list of options. When the image appears here, Google Docs automatically highlights it.

Fly: Alternatively, you can simultaneously press CTRL + V on your keyboard to select the box and then paste.

Step 9: To flip the selected image, click Actions to reveal a drop-down menu showing a list of options.

Step 10: Select Rotate from the options and choose Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical.

Step 11: Click Save & Close to apply the changes.

How to Undo Image Flip in Google Docs for Desktop

If you want to restore the translated image to its original state, a simple press of CTRL + Z on your PC should work. However, this only works if no other copy or paste operation has been performed. If other actions were taken, the image can be restored to its original state using the version history. The steps to follow are:

Stage 1: Launch Google Docs.

Step 2: Open the document with the inverted image.

Stage 3: Select the image in the document

Step 4: Click Edit that appears below the image to launch the drawing tool.

Step 5: At the top of the drawing tool, next to Actions, select the drop-down menu.

Step 6: Select See Version History to show all changes in the image.

Step 7: Select the version you want to restore.

Step 8: Click Restore this version.

Step 9: Select Save & Close to apply the changes.

How to Translate an Image in Google Docs for Mobile Devices

Translate pictures in Google Docs on a mobile phone is not as easy as it is on the web. As in the web version, there is no drawing tool in the mobile application. However, most smartphones have a default photo app that can be used to perform the flip.

Check below steps to add translated images to Google Docs for mobile.

How to Flip an Image on an iPhone

To flip an image on an iPhone, make sure the image is already saved in the Photos app. Once saved, follow these steps:

Stage 1: Launch the Photos app.

Step 2: Select the image to be translated.

Stage 3: Select Edit in the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 4: Select the Crop icon at the bottom of the screen.

Step 5: Select the triangle in the upper left corner of the screen to flip the image.

Step 6: Select Done to save the changes.

How to Flip an Image on Android

Different Android phone manufacturers offer a gallery app with no photo flip feature. Android users, however, can use Google’s free photo editing app Snapseed to flip images. Here’s how it works:

Stage 1: Download and install Snapseed.

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Step 2: Launch the app and select the + icon to upload an image.

Stage 3: Select the image to be translated.

Step 4: After the image is uploaded to Snapseed, tap the Tools tab.

Step 5: Select Rotate from the list of options.

Step 6: Tap Translate, represented by two inward-facing arrowheads.

Step 7: Tap the checkmark at the bottom right of the screen to save the changes.

Step 8: Tap Export & Save to save the image to your device.

Add Translated Image to Google Docs for Mobile

After you have translated the image on your iPhone or Android device, you can now add it to Google Docs. Here’s how to do this:

Stage 1: Launch Google Docs.

Step 2: Open the document for the image.

Stage 3: Select the edit icon.

Step 4: Select the + sign at the top of the page.

Step 5: Select Add Picture.

Step 6: Choose From Photos.

Step 7: Select the translated image from the gallery and click Add.

How to Save Pictures in Google Docs to Phone and PC

While translating an image in a mobile app is not as easy as on a PC, the process is not difficult. You can also save these images from Google Docs to your phone or PC.