Use Live Translation on iPhone
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Use Live Translation with the Messages app
On your iPhone, go to the Messages app, and tap the message that you want to translate.
In the message, tap the person's name at the top of the screen.
Turn on Automatically Translate. Messages might detect the language used in the conversation and suggest it for translation. If not, tap Choose Language.
Tap to choose the language to translate from. It downloads if it's not already installed, which might take a few minutes.
Go back to your message, and enter a message to start the translation. The translation appears as you type. When you tap send, the other person receives the translation as well as your original message. Messages you receive are translated from your preferred language as well.
Use Live Translation with the Phone app
On your iPhone, tap the Phone app to start a phone call.
During an active call, tap the More button
, then tap Live Translation. If you're not using the speaker or headphones, the call automatically switches to the speaker.If your desired language is not selected, tap Choose Language and choose the language to translate from. It downloads if it's not already installed, which might take a few minutes.
Tap Start Translation, which alerts both parties that the call is being translated. As you speak, the other person hears a spoken translation of what you say, and their response is also translated. You can also read an on-screen transcription.
Use Live Translation with the FaceTime app
On your iPhone, tap the FaceTime app, and start a FaceTime call.
During an active call, tap the More button
, then tap Live Translation.Tap Choose Language, then tap to choose the language to translate from. It downloads if it's not already installed, which might take a few minutes.
Tap Start Translation. As both callers speak, translated live captions appear on the screen.
You can also learn how to use Live Translation on iPad, Mac, and with AirPods paired to an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone.
Live Translation runs entirely on device to keep your messages private. Apple Intelligence uses generative models. Outputs may vary, so check important information for accuracy. Live Translation features might not be available in all regions or languages. Learn more about Apple Intelligence availability. If you're using cellular data, carrier charges may apply.