WhatsApp beta for Android adds 13 language packs for message translations
WhatsApp is rolling out 13 new language packs to let users translate their messages in more languages. These new packs expand the app's support beyond the original pack, making conversations with different languages more accessible.
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature: | Language packs for message translations |
| Status: | Rolling out |
| Compatibility: | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.12.4 has been designated as a compatible update, but some users may be able to get the same feature by installing the previous update. |
| Availability info: | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | FastenM and lostliano, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp beta is testing Liquid Glass design for voice messages! |
WhatsApp is working on an automatic translation tool
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.11.10.70 update, we announced a feature that lets users translate messages automatically. This feature will allow users to select a language across 21 different options and see their incoming messages translated in real-time. To preserve end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp processes messages locally using language packs. This means that WhatsApp doesn't need to share messages with any third parties for translation.
WhatsApp launches 13 additional language packs on Android
Today, WhatsApp is improving the experience with message translations on the Android app. With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.12.4 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that brings 13 additional language packs to message translations. This feature makes it easier for users to communicate with even more people.
WhatsApp supported 5 language packs to translate messages
In the previous updates, users could choose to translate their messages from one of these languages: Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Portuguese, and Russian. Users can also download a dedicated language pack to detect the message language automatically. However, the current set of supported languages is still limited, so not all users can translate their messages into any language they want. So some desired languages may not be available yet.
WhatsApp introduces new language packs to translate messages
With the latest update, WhatsApp is finally introducing new language packs. Excluding the automatic language detection pack, WhatsApp is increasing the number of available language packs from 6 (including English) to 19. This means that 13 new language packs are now available. As a result, WhatsApp is finally making it simpler for users around the world to translate messages in their preferred language.
Which language packs WhatsApp is introducing
New language packs now include Czech, German, French, Indonesian, Italian, Latvian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Simplified Chinese. These language packs allow users to translate their messages across these languages. With this expansion, more users will likely find their preferred language in the list.
WhatsApp also uses language packs to transcribe voice messages
WhatsApp also relies on language packs to transcribe voice notes. These packs allows WhatsApp to recognize and convert spoken words into text. Currently, WhatsApp is making new language packs available only for message translation. Since WhatsApp uses them for both translation and transcription, they may soon support voice message transcriptions as well.
WhatsApp is rolling out new language packs to some Android users
New language packs for message translations are available to some beta testers. WhatsApp is gradually rolling them out to a limited number of users. This means that some users may still only access the default 5 set of language packs. Over the coming week, WhatsApp will release the feature to more beta testers and expand access.
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