Naver Papago is an AI-powered translation app that simplifies communication across languages. Designed for travelers, students, and business professionals, Papago provides instant translations in text, voice, images, handwriting, and websites. Its multilingual support covers 14 languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German, Italian, and Arabic. Named after the Esperanto word for “parrot,” Papago functions like a smart linguistic companion, capable of understanding and translating diverse languages accurately. It is accessible on both mobile and PC, making translation seamless anytime and anywhere.
Text Translation
Papago translates words and phrases in real-time, providing accurate and immediate results for daily communication or study.
Image Translation
Users can take pictures of signs, menus, or documents, and Papago automatically recognizes and translates the text. This feature is ideal for travelers navigating foreign environments.
Voice Translation
Papago offers real-time voice translation, converting speech into both text and audio, allowing smooth conversations between speakers of different languages.
Offline Translation
Translations are available even without internet access, ensuring reliable communication during travel in areas with limited connectivity.
Conversation Translation
One-on-one conversations are simplified with simultaneous translation, enabling users to speak naturally while Papago interprets in real time.
Handwriting Translation
Users can write text with their fingers, and Papago identifies the correct word and provides accurate translations.
Website Translation
Entire foreign-language websites can be translated automatically by entering the URL, making online browsing easy across languages.
Edu Mode
By capturing passages for study, Papago generates a personalized “My Note” for learning vocabulary and phrases efficiently.
Papago Mini
Copy text in any application, and Papago Mini translates it instantly on-screen, providing convenient in-app translation without switching apps.
Dictionary
Papago includes dictionary features to provide additional definitions and meanings beyond the primary translation, supporting deeper understanding.
Social Media & Connectivity
Papago maintains an active presence for updates and tips on Facebook (Papago Facebook) and Instagram (Papago Instagram).
Permissions & Requirements
The app requires microphone access for voice translation, camera access for image translation, file storage for saving images (OS 9.0 or earlier), and notifications for updates and translation progress (OS 13.0 or higher). Papago is compatible with Android 8.0 or higher and is available on both PC and mobile (Papago website).
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 text offline?
Yes, Papago offers offline translation so users can access translations without an internet connection.
Q3: How does Papago handle image translation?
Users can take a photo of text, such as signs or menus, and Papago automatically recognizes and translates the content.
Q4: What is Papago Mini?
Papago Mini translates copied text from any application in real time, allowing users to read translations without switching apps.
Q5: Where can I get help with Papago issues?
For app-related issues or errors, users can visit: https://goo.gl/9LZLRe for support and guidance.
Version History
v1.11.7—25 Feb, 2026
- App stability improvements
v1.11.5—25 Nov, 2025
- App stability improvements
v1.11.4—24 Oct, 2025
- Added Arabic image translation feature
