Step 1: Tap Translation Tool on the toolbar
Tap it a second time to open its settings, where you choose the From and To languages, what Read aloud plays, and how long the result stays on screen.
Step 2: Drag over the text
Draw a box around the words. It works on PDFs, slides, images with text, typed text and clear handwriting. Switch the selection to Freehand in the settings if you prefer to trace around the text.
Step 3: Read or listen to the result
A card shows the original and the translation, each with a copy button and Read aloud. Select a single word to get a dictionary entry instead. Swipe the card up or tap outside it to close it.
The free plan includes a limited number of translations. CollaNote Premium removes the limit. Offline, CollaNote can use Apple's on-device translation if the languages are downloaded.