Fact · Languages and accents
Microsoft says its offline language packs work for text and camera translation only, and do not work in voice or conversation mode.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Offline language packs work in Text and Camera Translations only. They will not work in Voice or Conversation mode.”
Translator for Android help and FAQs (Microsoft), Microsoft, 2026, Why is offline translation not working?.
Open the original- What it measures
- Microsoft's Android FAQ on offline language packs. The same FAQ describes downloading packs over Wi-Fi or a data connection, and says text translation works offline once a pack is downloaded.
- What it does not show
- The statement is for the Android app as the FAQ describes it. Later app versions may add offline speech, so check the Translator app before you travel without a connection.