With Apple Intelligence, you can use Live Translation to see incoming texts in other languages automatically translated to your preferred language in the Messages app. Because Live Translation relies on Apple-built models that run entirely on device, your personal conversations stay private.
It works with the languages you download. You can choose a different language for a conversation, view the original text along with the translation, or turn off Live Translation for the conversation.
Note: Apple Intelligence on iPadOS 27 or later is available on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPad mini (A17 Pro) and iPad models with M1 or later. Apple Intelligence is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply.*
For more information on Apple Intelligence and privacy, see Apple Intelligence and privacy.
- Download the languages you want to translate.
- Open the Messages app on your iPad.
- When you receive a message in a different language, do any of the following:
- Choose a different language: Tap the contact or group icon at the top of the conversation, scroll down, and then tap Translate From or Translate To.
- View the original text: At the bottom of the conversation, tap Translating [language] and then choose to see the original text in addition to the translated text.
- Turn off Live Translation for the conversation: At the bottom of the conversation, tap Translating [language] and tap Stop Translation.
*Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions.
