{"id":1263,"date":"2026-03-04T04:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T04:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2026-02-26T04:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:17:47","slug":"translate-gemma-image-ocr-translation-in-6-screenshot-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/translate-gemma-image-ocr-translation-in-6-screenshot-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Translate Gemma Image: OCR Translation in 6 Screenshot Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Translate Gemma Image: OCR translation in 6 screenshot tests<\/h2>\n<p>Translate Gemma Image tries to translate straight from an image: no separate OCR step, no copy\/paste. This post tests how it handles common UI screenshots: carts, warnings, OTP messages, and appointments.<\/p>\n<h2>Models used<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/models\/google\/translate-gemma-4b-it-image\">google\/translate-gemma-4b-it-image<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/models\/google\/translate-gemma-12b-it-image\">google\/translate-gemma-12b-it-image<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/models\/google\/translate-gemma-27b-it-image\">google\/translate-gemma-27b-it-image<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Test setup<\/h2>\n<p>Six synthetic screenshot images were created (one per language). Each model received the same instruction: translate the screenshot content into English while keeping numbers and symbols intact (prices, serial numbers, OTP placeholders).<\/p>\n<p>Languages tested: Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Polish, Dutch.<\/p>\n<h2>Speed and reliability snapshot<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Successful runs<\/th>\n<th>Avg time (seconds)<\/th>\n<th>Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Translate Gemma 4B Image<\/td>\n<td>6\/6<\/td>\n<td>~20.7<\/td>\n<td>Fastest overall. A few meaning-level slips in OCR.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Translate Gemma 12B Image<\/td>\n<td>6\/6<\/td>\n<td>~22.6<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Translate Gemma 27B Image<\/td>\n<td>6\/6<\/td>\n<td>~29.2<\/td>\n<td>Slowest. Output phrasing often reads the most natural.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Results: 6 screenshot tests<\/h2>\n<h3>Test 1 (Turkish cart summary)<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translate-gemma-image-test-01-tr.png\" alt=\"Synthetic Turkish ecommerce cart screenshot for OCR translation test\" \/><figcaption>Input screenshot (Turkish).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Output (English)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Shopping total: 1,249.90 TL\nShipping cost: 79.90 TL\nDelivery: 2-3 business days\nNote: Do not leave it at the cashier<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Cart total: 1.249,90 TL\nShipping cost: 79,90 TL\nDelivery: 2-3 business days\nNote: Do not leave it with the doorman.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Cart total: 1,249.90 TL\nShipping fee: 79.90 TL\nDelivery: 2-3 business days\nNote: Do not leave it with the doorman.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Quick take: the hard part here is not translation, it is reading short notes correctly. One output changed the meaning (cashier vs doorman).<\/p>\n<h3>Test 2 (German warning label)<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translate-gemma-image-test-02-de.png\" alt=\"Synthetic German warning label screenshot for OCR translation test\" \/><figcaption>Input screenshot (German).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Output (English)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Attention: Read instructions\nSerial number: DE-77-2048\nWarranty: 24 months<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Caution: Read the instructions.\nSerial number: DE-77-2048\nWarranty: 24 months.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Caution: Read the instructions.\nSerial number: DE-77-2048\nWarranty: 24 months.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Test 3 (French stock notice)<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translate-gemma-image-test-03-fr.png\" alt=\"Synthetic French out of stock notification screenshot for OCR translation test\" \/><figcaption>Input screenshot (French).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Output (English)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Out of stock\nNew delivery on Friday\nWould like to be notified by email?<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Out of stock\nNew delivery on Friday\nWould you like to be notified by email?<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Out of stock\nNew delivery on Friday\nWould you like to be notified by email?<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Test 4 (Spanish deal banner)<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translate-gemma-image-test-04-es.png\" alt=\"Synthetic Spanish ecommerce deal banner screenshot for OCR translation test\" \/><figcaption>Input screenshot (Spanish).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Output (English)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Daily offer\nFree shipping from $50\nEstimated delivery: 3-5 business days<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Run failed during inference (GPU memory \/ cuDNN error).<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Deal of the day\nFree shipping from $50\nEstimated delivery: 3-5 business days<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Test 5 (Polish OTP message)<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translate-gemma-image-test-05-pl.png\" alt=\"Synthetic Polish OTP security message screenshot for OCR translation test\" \/><figcaption>Input screenshot (Polish).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Output (English)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Your password is valid for 15 minutes.\nDo not use this code: {OTP}<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Your password will expire in 15 minutes.\nDo not share this code: {OTP}.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Your password will expire in 15 minutes.\nDo not share this code: {OTP}.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Quick take: meaning drift shows up fast on security UI. A single verb swap (use vs share) changes intent.<\/p>\n<h3>Test 6 (Dutch appointment confirmation)<\/h3>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wiro.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/translate-gemma-image-test-06-nl.png\" alt=\"Synthetic Dutch appointment confirmation screenshot for OCR translation test\" \/><figcaption>Input screenshot (Dutch).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Model<\/th>\n<th>Output (English)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>4B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Appointment confirmed\nWednesday, 10:00 AM\nLocation: Office 3B\nPlease bring your ID.<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Appointment confirmed\nWednesday 10:00 AM\nLocation: office 3B\nBring your ID<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27B Image<\/td>\n<td>\n<pre>Appointment confirmed\nWednesday 10:00 AM\nLocation: office 3B\nBring your ID<\/pre>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>These models can translate from images, but the main failure mode looks like OCR slips (wrong noun, dropped punctuation, changed intent).<\/li>\n<li>When the UI text contains security meaning (OTP rules), small wording shifts matter.<\/li>\n<li>Model size does not only affect quality. 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