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How to quickly translate web pages in Safari on iOS and iPadOS

Easily translate web pages in Safari for iPhone and iPad.

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• How to translate web pages in Safari in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

How to activate the Microsoft Translator extension in Safari

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If you're running iOS 17 , Safari now comes with a translation feature baked into the browser, making it easier than ever to translate a web page on iPhone and iPad.

Once enabled, text is translated in-line on the webpage that you're viewing. It's a handy tool if you want to read websites that are written in different languages, and it's available right in the address bar in Safari.

With this in mind, here's how you can translate web pages in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

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How to translate a web page on iPhone in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

In iOS 15 and later, the ability to translate a web page's language to your native language is now a built-in part of Safari. As such, you no longer need a third-party app to translate. Here's how to use built-in language translation in Safari in iOS 14, iOS 15, and later.

• Tap the action button on the left side of the address bar while visiting a site that you need to translate. The button looks like two A's next to each other.
• Tap Translate to [Your Device Language] .

• Tap Enable Translation if prompted.

Your page will then be translated into the primary language that you've set on your device. If you want to revert back to the page's original language, take the following steps.

• Tap the translate button in the Safari address bar. It takes the place of the standard action button on the left side of the address bar.
• Tap View Original .

The page will revert to its original language.

If you're running a version of iOS 13 or earlier on your device, then a third-party app with a translation extension is what you'll want to use. Microsoft's Translator extension is an excellent tool for the task, as it translates the web page in place when activated.

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Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator is a great third-party solution for translating web pages, and its translations take place in-line on the web, rather than taking you to another, translated version of the page like some other apps.

Once you've got it downloaded, you can set up the action extension for translation web pages.

• Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
• While viewing a web page, tap the share button .
• Scroll to the left on the bottom row of icons.

• Tap the More button.
• Turn the switch next to Microsoft Translator to the green 'on' position.

Now that you have the app installed, you can use it in Safari from the share menu.

• Head to the web page that you want to translate.

• Tap the share button at the bottom of the display.
• Tap the Microsoft Translator button. The extension will then translate the entire page for you.

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If a webpage can be translated into one of your preferred languages, you can have Safari translate it.

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If a language isn’t available

You may be able to make more languages available in the Translate menu by adding the languages in Language & Region settings. After you add a language to your list of preferred languages, if a translation is available to that language, it appears in the Translate menu in Safari.

To add a language, see Change Language & Region settings .

Note: The availability of translations and the number of languages that can be translated may vary by country or region.

You can also select some text in a webpage and translate that. See Translate text .

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Troubleshooting, how to translate webpages in safari on iphone & ipad with microsoft translator.

As you may already know, Google Chrome offers the ability to translate webpages on iPhone and iPad from one language to another, helping you convert webpages from something like Spanish or Chinese to English (and of course any other combination of languages). While the iPhone and iPad gain this feature natively with Safari in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, earlier versions of Safari do not support language translation by default. Not to worry though, because with Microsoft Translator you can give Safari the capability of converting webpages from one language to another.

Obviously not everything on the web is written in English, so rather than get stalled out of your browsing by language barriers, using a conversion tool to switch the language is really handy. Thankfully, Microsoft’s Translator app adds an option for translating web pages to iOS Share Sheet, which can be used within Safari on iPhone and iPad.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps for translating web pages in Safari on both the iPhone and iPad by using the free Microsoft Translator tool.

• How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone & iPad

As mentioned earlier, we’ll be making use of Microsoft Translator app to convert foreign web pages right within Safari. It’s free and simple to use. Plus, you don’t even have to open the app. Let’s see how.

And there you have it, you’re now able to translate web pages in Safari on both the iPhone and iPad thanks to Microsoft Translator.

Most iPhone and iPad users prefer Safari for browsing the web, because it comes pre-installed, works flawlessly, and eliminates the need to install any other third-party app for browsing the internet. Therefore, having the option to translate web pages right within the default web browser is surely a welcome addition.

If you’re not a native English speaker, you can also set the language that you want Microsoft Translator to automatically translate to, when you visit a foreign website. This can be easily done by heading over to Settings -> Translate -> Language. Don’t let language barriers stop you from reading your favorite content on the web, when handy tools exist to help!

That being said, if you use Google Chrome as your preferred web browser, you don’t need to install any third party app to access translation features, because the feature exists natively in Chrome . You can also  use Siri for translation  if you just want to look up certain words and sentences. And don’t forget that with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and later, Safari has native language translation capabilities as well.

What do you think about using Microsoft Translator to translate web pages using Safari on your iPhone and iPad? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section down below.

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How to translate any webpage on your iPhone with a free browser extension, so you can read foreign websites and articles

• You can translate any page in Safari on your iPhone using the Microsoft Translator app.
• Once you've downloaded the Microsoft Translator app onto your iPhone, you can open it in Safari to translate the page you're on.
• Before you can translate, you'll need to enable Microsoft Translator in Safari.

The internet is open to everyone, but language barriers can prevent you from reading articles and texts that are only available in foreign languages. 

However, with only an iPhone's Safari app and the Microsoft Translator extension, you can quickly and easily translate any text on your phone. 

I've tested it on periodicals in French, Chinese, and more, and found it perfectly capable of translating anything I need.

Here's how to translate a page on your iPhone using Microsoft Translator.

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1. Download the Microsoft Translator from the App Store, and it should automatically become an extension to your Safari app.

2. Open Safari on your iPhone.

3. Tap the Share button at the bottom (the rectangle with an arrow coming out of it).

• Scroll down to the very bottom of the Share menu. The Translator option should be at the bottom. If it isn't, tap "Edit Actions…" and find it on the screen that appears, then tap the switch next to it to turn it green.
• Scroll left on the bottom row of icons (the one that usually displays "Add Bookmarks" and "Add to Reading List") and tap on "More." Scroll down on the next screen to Microsoft Translator (or on some iPhones, simply "Translator"). Tap on the Translator switch so it turns green.

5. Tap on "Done." 

Translator should now be a default icon in your Share menu. The next step is to translate a site.

Translate a page

1. Open the page you want to translate. For this example, I'm using the French newspaper Le Monde.

2. Tap on the Share button. Find the Microsoft Translator shortcut (displaying either the word "Translator" or the app's icon ). 

3. Tap on the shortcut. A yellow status bar will appear at the top of the webpage telling you how much of the page has been translated.

4. Once everything is translated, the status bar will say "Translated to en."

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Have you landed on a webpage in a foreign language when browsing Safari but can’t read it? Though many translation tools are available, Safari also offers a built-in translation feature to understand web pages in different languages. So, you don’t need to install any third-party tools or extensions. Let’s learn how to translate a webpage in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

How to translate a webpage in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Safari supports translation to Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Just check for the “Translation Available” popup in the address bar to ensure the website offers translation. Now, follow the steps below to translate web pages in Safari on iOS:

• Open Safari → Go to the webpage you want to translate.
• Tap the AA icon located in the address bar.
• Select Translate to [language] .

How to add preferred languages to Safari webpage translation on iPhone

By default, Safari will only translate into your device’s default language. However, you can add other supported languages rather than your device’s default one.

• Launch  Settings → Go to  General.

• Tap  Add Language  and choose a Safari-supported language .

• Go to the desired website and tap the AA icon on the address bar.

Why is my translate button missing in Safari on iPhone?

Are you using iOS 13? If yes, you don’t have the built-in translation feature. Therefore, you must install third-party language translators like Microsoft Translator or Translator Safari extension. Now, use these Safari extensions on your iPhone and translate any web page to your preferred language.  

If you use iOS 17, the translation option may be missing because your device language is set to the same language as the webpage you want to translate. Besides, the website may be incompatible with Safari’s translation tool or not support your preferred language.

If you still see the translate button missing on Safari, you can clear your cache and browsing history or reset your iPhone . Alternatively, use a Safari translator extension and enjoy content in your native language.

How to use translator extensions in Safari on iPhone

There are multiple Safari extensions to accomplish the same. Here, I have used Microsoft Translator to illustrate the below method.

• Download Microsoft Translator .
• Go to  Safari  and open any  website you’d like to translate.
• Tap the  Share icon.

If you do not see the  ‘Translator’  option in the Share Sheet, tap  Edit Actions , locate, and tap the  green plus icon  for Translator. Also, toggle on Translator . Finally, tap  Done . Now, you will see the option to translate in the Share Sheet.

To add other languages to the Microsoft Translator extension, follow the steps below:

• Open the  Microsoft Translator app  → Tap the  settings icon  at the bottom right.
• Now, tap  Safari Translation Language  → Select your preferred languages .

So, that’s all for today, folks!

Thanks to the embedded translation feature, you can now easily translate a webpage in Safari without leaving the website. You can also  use Google Lens on your Mac  to translate text from images. What’s your preferred language to consume content? Let me know in the comments below.

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How to translate webpages on Mac, iPhone and iPad

If you are planning a holiday, working with colleagues or clients in different countries, or if you are just wanting to research something that happens to be in a different language, then you may be wondering if it is possible to translate a webpage into English or another language so you can read them.

The really good news is that this will soon become a simple process as Apple’s iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur will include a new feature that will make translations easier than ever.

How Translations will work in iOS 14 & macOS Big Sur

Once iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur arrive this autumn it will be possible to translate an entire webpage from or to the following languages: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Brazilian Portuguese. The new webpage translation feature will initially be in Beta, even once the operating systems are out of beta.

To find out how to use Siri and the new Apple Translate app on the iPhone read: How to translate text and speech on iPhone.

How Safari Translations will work in iOS 14

• This will bring up some additional options compared to iOS 13, including a new Translate to English option (This will default to your device’s language).
• Tap Enable Translation if required.
• If you want to return to the original, tap on Translate (which will have replaced the aA button).
• Tap View Original.

Read more about the features in iOS 14 here.

How Safari Translations will work in macOS Big Sur

Apple hasn’t revealed exactly how the Translation feature will work in Safari on the Mac as yet. However, we expect that it will be performed in a similar fashion to the iPhone and iPad.

Read more about the new features in macOS Big Sur here .

How to translate webpages now

Right now there are a few options if you want to translate webpages on the iPhone, iPad or Mac. These include using the Microsoft Translator app, Google Chrome on iPhone, iPad and Mac, or using the Google Translate website. We’ll cover each below.

Using Microsoft Translator

One way to easily translate webpages is to use the free Microsoft Translator app on your iPhone or iPad. There is no Microsoft Translator app for the Mac.

Here’s how to use Microsoft Translator app:

• Download the Microsoft Translator app here.
• Open the webpage you want to translate in Safari and tap on the Share button at the bottom.

Using Google Chrome on iOS

You can also use Chrome to automatically translate webpages.

Chrome for iOS includes a built-in translator.

• Download the Google Chrome app for iOS here (it’s free)
• Open Chrome on your iPhone or iPad.
• Go to the page you want to translate.

• Tap on English (assuming that’s your default language).
• The page will translate into your language. If you want to see the original then just tap on the other language shown.

Sometimes we found that the translation option wasn’t immediately visible, this may be due to a delay while the translation takes place or it may just need to be triggered by scrolling around on the page a bit.

Using Google Chrome on a Mac

You can also translate webpages using Chrome on the Mac.

• Open Chrome on your Mac. (You can download it here )

• You will see two language options: your own language and the one the page is written in. Choose your language.

Using Google Translate on a Mac

If you would rather not use Chrome, you can just use the Google Translate webpage to translate entire webpages.

• Go to the Google Translate webpage.

• Now choose the language you wish to translate it into.

Once you are viewing the page in the translated language any links you click on within the page will be automatically translated for you. This is particularly useful if you want to translate entire websites.

Another language related feature coming in iOS 14 is the new Translate app. You can learn how to use that here: How to use Apple Translate .

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How To Translate Web Pages In Safari

The international nature of the internet is one of the best things about it. You can visit web pages and find information from countries all across the world, but this also means it's likely you'll stumble across sites that are written in different languages. It can be a major hassle to translate web pages using third-party software or other means, especially if you don't visit websites outside of your native language very often. 

Fortunately, many modern web browsers possess the ability to translate web pages natively, so you can still read the content in your preferred language. Apple has included a translation feature in its Safari browser, so you can easily translate pages on Mac, as well as the iPhone and iPad. This article covers the translation process on each respective Apple device, as well as how to navigate any hurdles you may encounter.

How to translate web pages in Safari on Mac

To translate a web page in Safari on Mac computers, you need to be using Monterey 12 or Big Sur 11.0 . Also, the page needs to be compatible with the translation feature. Here's how to find out whether you can translate the web page in Safari and how to do it (via Apple ).

1. If Safari can translate the web page, you'll see the "Translate" icon appear in the Smart Search bar at the top of the browser. 

2. Click on the "Translate" button.

3. Select the preferred language you want the page translated into.

4. If prompted, select "Enable Translation."

5. To change it back, select the Translate icon again and click on "View Original."

If you don't see the language you want to translate the page into, try this:

Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.

Select "Language & Region."

Select "General."

Click on "Add" to add a language to your list of preferred languages.

After you add a language, go back to the web page and look at the Translate list again to see if your preferred language has appeared.

How to translate web pages in Safari on iPhone and iPad

The ability to translate web pages is available on devices running iOS 14 or later. You'll also need to be on a web page that is compatible with this feature. Here's how to translate pages in Safari on iPhone or iPad devices with iOS 14 or newer.

If the web page can be translated, you'll see the "Translate" icon flash for a second in the search/address bar at the top.

2. To translate the page, tap on the website options icon, which looks like the letter "A."

3. Tap on "Translate to [Preferred language]."

4. Tap "Enable Translation" if it appears.

5. The page will be translated. To go back to the original language, tap on the website options icon and select "View Original."

If the language offered isn't what you want the web page translated into, you'll have to change your preferred language order in your iPhone settings. Here's how:

Go to the Settings app.

Go to "General" > "Language & Region."

3. Under "Preferred Language Order," either move a language to the top or select "Add Language," choose one, and set it as your top preferred language.

4. Your iPhone will restart to make the change.

Be careful when making this change, as it will change supported apps and websites to your first preferred language.

How to translate web pages in Safari on older versions of iOS

You're not out of luck if you're an iPhone owner using an earlier iOS version than 14. You can also easily translate Safari web pages with the workaround of using an app, such as Microsoft Translator. This app comes with a Safari extension as well, making it a great choice for translation. Here's how to use Microsoft Translator on a Safari webpage (via Microsoft ).

1. On Safari, go to the web page you need translated. 

2. Select the text you want to be translated by tapping and holding it, and then moving the selection bars on the text. 

3. Now tap on the "Share" button that appears in black above the text or the icon at the bottom middle of the Safari menu. 

4. Scroll down and tap on the "Translate" button, which appears if you have Microsoft Translator downloaded. 

5. Choose the source language and the target language to get your translation. 

6. Tap "Done" to close the translator.

This can also be good to use on websites that normally don't provide the translation option, even in iOS 14 or above. 

Can Safari automatically translate web pages?

When you first visit a web page on Safari in a foreign language, it will detect if it can be translated to a different language based on what you have set in your Preferred Languages settings. From there, you'll need to choose to translate it using the instructions above. However, you won't need to do this for every page on the site. Safari will also translate pages on the same domain you originally translated from. 

If you go to a website of a different language or visit a different domain, Safari will then end the automatic translation. Also, if you close the site and then come back to it, it will no longer be translated (via Apple ). So, you'll need to choose to translate web pages yourself every time you visit a website in a foreign language. From there, though, pages within the same domain will be translated automatically.

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Translate Web Pages in Safari with Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator is far more efficient and versatile that the built-in translation tool in Safari. So, you shouldn’t worry if your device isn’t running iOS 14 or you don’t live in the USA or Canada where the Safari translation is currently available.

• Though not as efficient as Microsoft Translator, Shortcuts app can also let you translate selected web pages in Safari. To get started, open the Shortcuts app and tap on the Gallery.
• After that, search for Translate the Selected part of a web page . Then, add the shortcut to your library. After that, open Safari -> web page -> share button. Then, choose the shortcut. 

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How To Automatically Translate A Website In Safari

Are you trying to navigate the web in a foreign language? Thankfully, Safari now has a feature that lets you automatically translate webpages into your preferred language. This makes it easier to browse and understand websites in diffrent languages without the need for any third-party software or extensions. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to use Safari to automatically translate webpages and why this is such a useful tool.

Let’s start by discussing how to automatically translate a webpage in Safari. First, open Safari on your device and navigate to the webpage you’d like to translate. Once the page is loaded, tap the ‘aA’ icon in the top left corner of your screen which will bring up a menu of options. From here, select the language you would like to translate it into and tap ‘Enable Translation.’

Once enabled, Safari will detect if it can automatically translate any foreign webpages you visit based on your Preferred Languages list. When visiting a website in a different language, Safari will offer you an option at the top of the page that says “Translate Page” with an arrow pointing downwards next to it. Tap this button and select the language you would like it translated into from the drop-down menu.

The benefits of using Safari’s automatic translation feature are numerous: it saves time, makes navigating websites much easier, and eliminates any potential language barriers that might otherwise exist. Additionally, no third-party software or extensions are required as all of this is already built directly into Safari itself!

In conclusion, usng Safari’s automatic translation feature is an easy way to quickly and accurately translate webpages into your preferred language without needing any additional software or extensions. We hope this guide was helpful for understanding how to use this convenient tool!

Making Safari Automatically Translate

To make Safari automatically translate web pages on your iOS device, start by opening the Safari browser. Once you’re at a web page that you’d like to have translated, tap the ‘More’ button located in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu with options for sharing, finding, and more. Turn the switch next to Microsoft Translator to the green ‘on’ position and tap ‘Done’. From now on, whenever you open a page in Safari that needs translating, it will be automatically translated into your preferred language.

Can Safari Automatically Translate Web Pages?

Yes, Safari can automatically translate web pages! It uses your Preferred Languages list to detect foreign webpages. Once it detects a foreign language, it will display a pop-up window that allows you to choose whether or not you wuld like to have the page translated. If you choose to translate the page, the entire webpage will be translated into the language listed in your Preferred Languages list. This feature makes it easier to view and understand webpages in languages other than your native one.

Automatic Website Translation

In order to get a website to translate automatically, you need to enable the translation feature in your browser. On a computer, open your Chrome browser and click on the ‘More’ icon at the top right corner. Then select ‘Settings’ from the drop-down menu and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Advanced’. Under the ‘Languages’ section, select ‘Language’ and then turn on the feature for ‘Offer to translate pages that aren’t in a language you read.’ Now when you come across a webpage that isn’t in a language you understand, Chrome will offer to automatically translate it for you.

Enabling Auto-Translate in Safari on iPhone

To get Safari to auto translate on your iPhone, open Safari and go to a website in a language you’d like to translate. Tap the aA button at the top of the page and select the language you woud like to translate to. Then tap Enable Translation. Once this is enabled, your phone will automatically detect and translate foreign language webpages for you as you browse.

Troubleshooting Safari Translation Issues

If your Safari is not translating, it may be because the web page you are trying to view is either not in the same original language or is on a different domain. Safari automatically translates web pages based on their language and domain, and will only translate them if they remain unchanged. If either of these two conditions are not met, then Safari will not translate the page for you.

Safari’s Translate Option: Where Is It?

To find the Translate option in Safari, firt go to the web page you want to translate. Look for the Smart Search field at the top of the page. If the page can be translated, the Translate button will appear in this field. Click on this button and a drop-down menu will appear with a list of languages from which you can choose. Select your desired language and Safari will begin translating your page automatically.

Safari Extension for Translating Text

Yes! There is a great translate extension available for Safari, called Translate for Safari. This extension is just one click away, and can be used whenever you need to quickly translate entire webpages or single paragraphs. It can even translate text that you write in emails, forms or documents. With this helpful tool, you can easily access the translations you need with just a few clicks!

Does the iPhone Feature Automatic Translation?

Yes, the Translate app on iPhones has automatic translation capabilities. The app can translate text, voice, and conversations between any of the supported languages. You can even download languages to translate entrely on a device, even without an internet connection. Translation is available for most of the major languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese and many more.

Enabling Translation on an iPhone

To turn on translation on your iPhone, go to your device’s Settings app. Tap General and then tap Language & Region. Under the Languages section, select Add Language, then choose the language you want to translate from the list of available languages. Once you’ve added the language, tap Translate and make sure that Translate is set to On. Now whnever you copy text on your iPhone, you can slide your finger over Paste and translate ? [Language] and then let go to instantly translate it.

In conclusion, automatically translating a webpage on iOS 14 and later is now much easier thanks to Safari’s webpage Translation feature. All you need to do is enable the Microsoft Translator in the browser settings, and Safari will detect any foreign webpages you visit and offer to translate them automatically. To turn translation off, simply go to your Chrome settings and toggle the “Offer to translate pages that aren’t in a language you read” setting. With this feature, it’s easier than ever to quickly access information from websites all around the world.

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Often find yourself on websites with text in a foreign language? If you use Safari, there's no need to go to Google Translate. You can translate web pages between seven languages right in Safari on a Mac.

Starting with Safari 14.0, Apple included a translation feature directly in the browser. As of this writing, the feature is in beta, but fully functional. If your Mac is running the latest version of macOS Mojave, Catalina,  Big Sur , or newer, you can access the translation feature.

The translation functionality works between the following languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

By default, you can translate any of the above languages to English. You can also add more languages to the mix (we'll talk more about that below).

To get started, open a web page in one of the supported languages. Safari will automatically recognize that language, and you'll see "Translation Available" in the URL bar, along with a Translation button; click it.

If this is the first time you've used the feature, a pop-up will appear. Click "Enable Translation" to turn on the feature.

In the translation menu, select "Translate to English."

The text on the page will instantly convert to English, as shown in the image below. The Translation button will also turn blue.

To disable the Translation feature and return to the original language, click the Translation button again, and then select "View Original."

As we mentioned above, you can also translate to languages other than English. To do so, click the Translation button, and then select "Preferred Languages."

This opens the "Language & Region" menu in System Preferences. Here, click the plus sign (+) to add a new preferred language. You can add multiple languages here while continuing to use English as the default language across your Mac.

In the pop-up, select the languages you want to add, and then click "Add."

System Preferences will ask if you want to make this your default language. Choose the previous default language if you want it to remain the status quo.

Now that you've added a new preferred language, you'll see the translation button even when you visit web pages that are in English.

The translation process for a preferred language is the same: click the Translation button in the URL bar, and then select "Translate to [the language you selected]."

Again, you can view the original at any time by simply clicking "View Original" in the Translation menu.

If you're traveling to a new country, you can also use the built-in Translate app on your iPhone or iPad to quickly translate speech between multiple languages.

Related: How to Use the Apple Translate App on iPhone

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How To : Translate Webpages in Safari on Your iPhone

Yes, there's a way for you to get translations of foreign language websites on your iPhone using the built-in Safari app. Problem is, it's not super obvious. Actually, you'd never know the option was there if someone didn't tell you. But with a little setup on your part, you can have Safari translate webpages whenever you need it to.

This hidden feature has actually been around since for a few years now. Apple does not have their own translation service, so they have to rely on a third-party, and in this case, it's Microsoft. That means that you'll have to install an app on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, running iOS 8 or higher, in order to get this functionality.

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Step 1: Install a Translation App

There are two options you can choose from if you don't want to pay, and they're both from Microsoft. The rest of the third-party translate apps in the iOS App Store either charge up front or require an in-app purchase to enable their translation services in Safari. And sadly, Google Translate , which has superior translation skills, does not offer a Safari extension.

First, for the free options, there's the Bing search app, which has a built-in feature called Bing Translator that was shown off by Apple back in 2014 when the feature first became available. Then there's Microsoft Translator, which is the backbone to Bing Translator.

Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator focuses purely on translating, so you can also use this app to translate speech, text, and photos, and it also includes device-to-device translated conversations. The latter feature is something Google Translate can't do right now.

This app can currently translate 60 different languages into the same amount of other languages, many of which are available for offline translations from the app's internal settings (though, offline translations won't work in Safari).

• Install Microsoft Translator from the iOS App Store

Bing Translator

Bing Translator only works on webpages, but you get other features in its app such as a new web browser (which you'll probably never user, since you're here for Safari, right?!), a few widgets for today's news and the history for the day, and an interesting UI that looks pretty sleek.

Like Microsoft Translator, you can translate 60 different languages, however, it can only convert them into any of the 44 languages available in the app's internal advanced settings. This is slightly odd since Bing uses the same Microsoft service.

• Install Bing – Fast and beautiful mobile search engine from the iOS App Store

Step 2: Add the Translate Shortcut

In the Safari browser, tap on the share sheet icon in the bottom menu bar, the swipe left on the activities row at the bottom until you see the "More" option. Tap on that, then toggle on your Microsoft Translator and/or Bing Translator. Finally, hit "Done" in the top right, and you'll see the new actions available in the share sheet.

Depending on how often you use this translation shortcut, you can rearrange the icons in the Activities settings to prioritize it so you don't have to swipe left on the bottom row of the share sheet.

Step 3: Choose Your Preferred Language

By default, both of these apps will automatically know which is your preferred language based on your device settings. However, if you'd like to change it, it's pretty simple in both cases.

• In Microsoft Translator, just tap on the settings cog in the bottom right, choose "Siri Translation Language," then pick your language.
• In Bing, tap on the menu icon in the top right, select "Settings" -> "Advanced Settings" -> "Translate to," then choose your language.

In addition to this way, in Bing Translator, you can also access the "Translate to" language by tapping on the blue link in the yellow status bar when you have converted a webpage into your preferred language. Of course, you'll have to go back to Safari and re-translate the webpage to see the new language. Microsoft Translator does not offer this option.

Step 4: Translate Webpages

Now, whenever you need to translate a webpage in Safari, just tap on the share sheet icon at the bottom, select either Microsoft Translator or Bing Translator, then sit back and watch the magic happen.

In the example below, you can see a Chinese website that was translated into English by Bing Translator. Notice the blue link for "English," which will open up your language preferences in the Bing app.

In this next example, a Bangla website was translated into English by Microsoft Translator. Notice there is no blue link to access language settings.

Need Automatic Translations?

If you find yourself constantly translating webpages into another language, you might just be better off using Google Chrome instead of Safari because it can automatically translate webpages into your preferred language. It'll prompt you if you want to translate when visiting a webpage not in your device's language, and you can choose to automatically convert the language in future instances.

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Edge translator add-in is not installing

Please start a chat with a support engineer using the following link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contact/menu/software/windows/ts/ .

How to download language packs for offline use

To be able to use Translator when you are offline, you need to download the language packs of the from-language and the to-language you’d like to use when you are offline. The English language pack has already been downloaded.

Downloading a language pack works as follows:

• Make sure you are using a Wi-Fi connection and that your device is not in battery saving mode.
• Tap or click on Translator
• Tap or click on Language Packs at the top right of your screen
• Tap or click on the language pack you would like to download from the list of language packs on the right of your screen
• Tap or click on Download
• You will see that the language pack starts to download

The language pack has downloaded when you see that it appears in the Installed list on the left of your screen.

How to join a conversation

When someone has already started a conversation and gives you a code, you can join the conversation as follows:

• Click the Conversation tab
• Join a conversation by entering the conversation code
• Enter your name and language
• Your conversation will appear. You can press and hold Ctrl + Spacebar to speak, or type a message.

How to start a conversation

• Select “Start Conversation”
• Your conversation will appear, with a 5-letter conversation code and a QR code. People can join the conversation by scanning this code, or manually entering the code from their device.
• The live conversation will appear inline

How to translate a PDF file

You can translate Word documents and PDF files (once you have converted them to a Word document).

• Open the PDF file by choosing it in Word (Tap/click on File and then on Open)
• Say OK to the question to convert the .pdf to a Word document
• Go to the Review ribbon
• Tap/click on the Translate button
• Select Set Document Translation Language
• A right-hand menu slides open
• Select the from-language and the to-language
• Tap/click on the Translate button and the document will appear in the language you selected.

How to translate a webpage using the Microsoft Translator plug-in

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If you are using Microsoft 10 with the Windows 10 Anniversary update, you can add the Microsoft Translator extension to your Edge browser to instantly translate webpages: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/translator-for-microsoft-edge/9nblggh4n4n3

If you are using Windows 10, but have not received the Anniversary Update, learn more here .

Once you have installed the Translator add-in, the translation icon is visible in the address bar. When you visit a foreign-language webpage in Microsoft Edge you can then click on the icon to instantly translate the webpage to a language of your choice. You can also select a sentence on the page and then use right click to translate the selected text. The extension works with all of the languages supported by Microsoft Translator.

Internet Explorer

Select the text, right-click and select “Translate with Bing”

Other Browsers

Go to the Translator for Bing webpage at www.bing.com/translator and enter the URL into the translation field. This will only work for non-secure sites (http://, not https://).

How to translate images

• Click the Translate tab
• Select the Image menu
• Select the language of the text within the photo, and the language you want to translate to
• Click Open to upload an image (.gif, .jpg, or .png)
• The translation will overlay on the original text, and the translated text will appear on the right.

How to translate speech

• Select the Voice menu
• Select the language you are speaking, and the language you want to translate to. For a list of supported speech and text languages, click here.
• Click the microphone button, or Ctrl+Spacebar, and say something
• Your words will be transcribed on the left, and the translation on the right.

How to translate text

• Enter the text you want to translate in the box on the left
• Verify that the language of your content is correct
• Auto-Detect: If Auto-Detect is selected, Translator attempts to determine the language automatically. In short texts, there is sometimes not enough information to detect the correct language. In that case please choose the source language manually.
• Choose the language you want to translate to on the right.
• The translated text will appear in the box on the right.

Text translation features

• Listen to the translation: Hear a playback of the translation (Text-To-Speech technology)
• Learn more: Highlight any word and click “Dictionary” to look up the word’s possible translations. View example sentences in both languages to decide which translation works best given your particular context.
• Pin translations to view later within your History tab.
• Save the translations to a text file.
• Share translations through email, or any other Windows 10 apps such as OneNote, Skype, Twitter, etc.

How to translate using Windows Ink

• First, make sure you have installed the Ink languages you’d like to use. Go to Windows Settings > Time & Language > Region & language, Choose a language, and click Options. Under Handwriting, click Download.
• Select the from and to language
• Use your pen, mouse, or stylus to hand write something into the input box
• Your transcribed text will appear in the left box, and the translation on the right.

How to use the Phrasebook

• Click the Phrasebook tab
• Choose from one of our phrasebook categories
• Choose from the sub-menu, and the phrase will appear in the box on right
• You can Listen to the translation (Text-To-Speech), highlight a word and click the Dictionary icon to find the meaning of the word in the context of the full sentence, Copy the translation, or add it to your Favorite list by clicking the star icon.

Is there a translator app for my PC?

Yes. Download the Microsoft Translator Windows 10 app from the Microsoft store .

Translator Dictionary

When using the Microsoft Translator Windows 10 app, you can use the Dictionary feature in the context of a full sentence.

• Open the Microsoft Translator Windows 10 app
• Select the Translate tab, then Text
• Type your sentence or copy/paste your text
• In the box to the right, highlight specific words in the language you translated to.
• Click the Dictionary icon, and you will see a translation of the word, and an “Examples” tab providing example sentences of the highlighted word.

How to translate an email

The quickest way to translate the occasional email is to copy and paste the text in https://www.bing.com/translator

If you translate emails on a regular basis, install the Translator for Outlook add-in .

Why can’t I listen to the audio of a translation?

Some languages have text to speech audio output, allowing you to hear the translated text by tapping the speaker icon. Languages that have text-to-speech capabilities will be represented by a speaker icon below the translation. Please find the list of languages that support text to speech on our Languages page .

Translating audio from movies, video clips, or external media

The Microsoft Translator app does not support translation of external media sources or files, such as movies or video clips.

Why am I unable to speak in the conversation?

Troubleshoot in the following order:

• Make sure your language is listed as a speech-supported language in the drop down list. Check out our language list here .
• Are you on iOS using Safari on iPhone or iPad? If so, there are technical limitations on these devices that inhibits websites from accessing their microphones. If you’re on an iPhone or iPad using the Safari browser, you won’t be able to use our speech features, even if a speech-supported language is selected.

If your speech language is supported, and you’re not using Safari on iPhone or iPad:

• Confirm you clicked yes when your device or browser asked for microphone access to use Translator. Without the permission to access your microphone, you won’t be able to use our speech features.
• Verify you haven’t been muted by the host of the conversation. If the host is giving a presentation or wants to prevent interruptions, they might have muted participants from speaking.

Is the Microsoft Translator app free?

The Microsoft Translator App is free of charge.

If you’re interested in using the Microsoft Translator API for business, visit our business site .

I’m trying to enter a conversation using the five-letter code. Why do I see the “invalid conversation code” error?

• Did the host of the conversation lock new participants from joining? If so, this is the message that will appear on screen.
• Make sure the five-letter code you entered is correct.
• Verify the conversation is still active. A conversation ceases to exist when the conversation host ends the conversation or if there are no participants active in the conversation.

Speech translation languages: what is available for which feature?

Visit our languages page for complete list of languages and features in the app.

Why do I need to use a headset to use this product?

A headset provides a close-talking microphone that produces a higher quality of recognition for the user’s speech and is less likely to pick up noise from your environment.

Using a headset, a lapel microphone or a bluetooth microphone will result in the best quality of speech recognition and therefore have improved translations compared to a laptop or a PC’s default microphone.

Why do I repeatedly see “disconnected” messages while in a conversation?

Users will often see “disconnected” messages on account of poor internet connectivity. If you are repeatedly seeing “disconnected” messages while in a conversation, try switching to a different internet network or try switching from a cellular network to WiFi to resolve the issue.

Can't find your issue? Contact us.