This short article covers how to download languages (and delete them when you’re done) to utilize Google Translate offline on the official mobile apps for Android and iOS. The desktop version does not support offline usage.
Google Translate Can Transcribe in Real Time
How to Set Up Google Translate for Offline Use
When you’re attempting to understand or interact in a different language, Google Translate is an exceptional resource. To utilize the app when offline, you need to download the languages you want to equate.
Download for:
AndroidIOS
Open the Google Translate app.
The language that appears in the leading left is the translate from language while the language that appears in the top right is the equate to language.
Tap the equate from or the equate to language, depending on which one you want to alter and/or have downloaded.
Search for the language you desire from the dropdown list and tap the download arrow to the right of it.
A pop-up will appear informing you just how much storage you’ll need. Tap Download to continue.
Note that not all languages will have a download button beside them, meaning that they aren’t offered to download. You’ll understand that a language has been downloaded if you see a checkmark icon beside it in the dropdown list.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all the languages you want (if there are numerous ones you wish to download).
Now you can open the Google Translate app whenever you’re in an area without a web connection and set the Translate from or Translate to language as any of the languages you formerly downloaded.
Use the app as you usually would if you were connected to the web. You’ll have the ability to translate text, pictures, handwriting, discussions, and voice– all while you’re offline.
How to Delete Languages You’ve Downloaded
Google Translate language downloads take up a great deal of storage area– especially if you download numerous languages. You might want to delete a few of your downloads when you no longer need them to help maximize space. Follow these directions to discover how.
Tap Settings in the bottom menu. On Android, you may need to tap the menu in the leading.
Tap Offline translation.
Tap the trashcan icon to the right of any of your downloaded languages to erase it from your downloads. Depending on the device you’re using, after this you might require to confirm you wish to delete or eliminate the language.
Regularly Check for Language Updates
Google is known to release updates to its languages in Google Translate, so if you intend on keeping specific languages saved in your downloads over the long run, it’s an excellent concept to inspect your language downloads (Settings > Offline translation) and look for updates that might be readily available. Just tap the update for the matching language and follow the steps to get the most recent version.
