Naver Papago - AI Translator

Naver Papago is an intelligent translation app designed to make communication seamless across multiple languages. Named after the Esperanto word for “parrot,” Papago acts like a language-savvy companion, offering instant translations for travel, study, and business. The app supports 14 languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German, Italian, and Arabic, providing a versatile solution for both everyday and professional needs.

Text Translation

Papago offers real-time text translation, allowing phrases, sentences, and words to be translated instantly. This feature ensures smooth communication in conversations, messaging apps, and documents.

Image Translation

Users can translate text in images effortlessly. By taking a photo and pressing a button, Papago automatically recognizes and translates the text, making it ideal for menus, signs, and documents in foreign languages.

Voice Translation

Real-time voice translation converts spoken words into both text and audio in the selected language. This feature enables natural conversations with foreigners without language barriers.

Offline Translation

Papago provides offline translation capabilities, allowing users to translate text even without an internet connection. This is especially useful when traveling to areas with limited connectivity.

Conversation Translation

The conversation mode allows two people to speak simultaneously in different languages. Papago translates both voices in real time, facilitating smooth one-on-one interactions.

Handwriting Translation

Users can write text with their fingers on the screen, and Papago will recognize and translate the handwritten words accurately.

Website Translation

By entering a URL, Papago can automatically translate all content on a foreign-language website, helping users navigate international sites without language restrictions.

Edu Feature

Papago’s study tool allows users to take pictures of text passages. It creates a “My Note” where phrases and words can be studied, helping learners improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Papago Mini

Papago Mini provides automatic in-screen translation when text is copied from any application. This ensures that translation is available in real time without switching between apps.

Dictionary

The dictionary feature offers additional meanings and explanations beyond the initial translation, helping users understand context and nuances in foreign languages.

FAQs

Q1: Which languages are supported by Papago?

Papago supports 14 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German, Italian, and Arabic.

Q2: Can Papago translate offline?

Yes, Papago provides offline translation so text and phrases can be translated without an internet connection.

Q3: How does conversation translation work?

In conversation mode, Papago translates each person’s speech in real time, allowing smooth communication between speakers of different languages.

Q4: What devices are compatible with Papago?

Papago is available for Android devices 8.0 and above, as well as on PC and mobile via papago.naver.com.

Q5: Where can users report app-related issues?

Users experiencing errors or app-related issues can submit inquiries at Papago Support.

Version History

v1.10.9—7 Mar, 2024

- Flip5 cover screen widgets supported

- Improved user experience for image translation

v1.10.7—31 Jan, 2024

- Arabic translation now supported (text, voice, and conversation)

- Option to display Dictionary info with text translation

v1.10.5—18 Dec, 2023

- App stability improvements