It's been a long-requested feature, but Meta has finally added a new feature to WhatsApp that allows users to translate chat messages within the app. So now you can translate messages in private and group chats without having to use third-party tools and services. The best part is that you can set it to automatically translate messages into your preferred language. So follow along as we walk you through the steps to start using this feature right now for both Android and iOS devices.
Takeaways:
- Learn how to enable automatic message translation in WhatsApp on Android and iOS.
- How do you automatically translate chats and messages in WhatsApp on Android and iOS?
- If you frequently communicate with people who speak other languages, you no longer need to rely on external translation tools.
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What You Need to Know About the WhatsApp Translation Feature
Of all the features that Meta has added to WhatsApp over the years, this one is the most requested, most useful and for whatever reasons, the one that took the longest to arrive.... Now, if you receive messages in a language different from your own, this feature allows you to select the target language and view the message. Below are some important bits of information to know.
- iOS and Android users can translate messages within the app without leaving the chat.
- The feature will initially support approximately 20 languages on iPhone and six languages on Android.
- Users can download language data packages to facilitate faster automatic translations in the future.
- The feature applies only to text messages and does not work with documents, stickers, GIFs, or other media.
- Messages can be translated with a single tap, allowing for a more personalised and convenient chat experience.
How to Translate Messages in WhatsApp on iPhone iOS, and Android | Message Translations
Depending on your device, the feature is a little bit different to get access to, so pick your device and work your way through the steps.
For Android users:
- Press and hold the message you want to translate.
- Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner.
- Select Translate and download the language data package of your choice.
- Tap View Translation to see the message in the selected language. Future messages in the same language will be translated automatically.
- To view the original message, press the message again and select Delete Translation.
For iPhone users:
- Press and hold the message you want to translate.
- Tap More and then Translate.
- Choose the language you want to translate into and download the corresponding language package.
- Manage installed languages from WhatsApp’s settings under Downloaded Languages.
