How to connect Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Google Cloud Translate, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Google Cloud Translate or OCR Space will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google Cloud Translate or OCR Space, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Google Cloud Translate Node
Select the Google Cloud Translate node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Google Cloud Translate
Click on the Google Cloud Translate node to configure it. You can modify the Google Cloud Translate URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the OCR Space Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Google Cloud Translate node, select OCR Space from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within OCR Space.

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Authenticate OCR Space
Now, click the OCR Space node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OCR Space settings. Authentication allows you to use OCR Space through Latenode.
Configure the Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Google Cloud Translate, OCR Space, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space
OCR Space + Google Cloud Translate + Slack: When a new file is added to Slack, the text is extracted from the image, translated to a specified language, and then posted to a designated Slack channel.
OCR Space + Google Cloud Translate + Google Docs: Converts a scanned PDF document into text using OCR Space, translates the text to English with Google Cloud Translate, and saves the translated text in a new Google Docs document.
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About Google Cloud Translate
Automate multilingual workflows with Google Cloud Translate in Latenode. Translate text on-the-fly within any automation: localize content from web forms, translate support tickets, or adapt marketing copy for global audiences. Integrate it into complex flows and control translation logic visually, with optional JS coding for custom rules.
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About OCR Space
Need to extract text from images or PDFs? Use OCR Space in Latenode to automatically process documents and integrate the data into your workflows. Automate invoice processing, data entry, or compliance checks. Latenode adds flexible logic, file parsing, and destinations to your OCR results, scaling beyond single-document processing.
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FAQ Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space
How can I connect my Google Cloud Translate account to OCR Space using Latenode?
To connect your Google Cloud Translate account to OCR Space on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google Cloud Translate and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically translate text from scanned documents?
Yes, you can! Latenode's visual editor simplifies connecting OCR Space to Google Cloud Translate. Extract text, translate, and automate document workflows easily.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google Cloud Translate with OCR Space?
Integrating Google Cloud Translate with OCR Space allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Translating scanned documents into multiple languages automatically.
- Extracting and translating text from images in real-time.
- Creating multilingual databases from scanned archives.
- Automating the translation of legal or financial documents.
- Building language learning applications using image recognition.
How can I scale my Google Cloud Translate workflows on Latenode?
Latenode offers flexible scaling options. Easily adjust resources to handle growing translation volumes and complex document processing needs.
Are there any limitations to the Google Cloud Translate and OCR Space integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- OCR Space has limitations on the number of free requests per hour.
- Google Cloud Translate API usage is subject to Google's pricing and usage policies.
- Complex document layouts might require additional pre-processing steps.