How to quickly translate web pages in Safari on iOS and iPadOS

Easily translate web pages in Safari for iPhone and iPad.

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If you're running iOS 14 or later, Safari now comes with a translation feature baked into the browser, making it easier than ever to translate a web page on iPhone and iPad.

Once enabled, text is translated in-line on the webpage that you're viewing. It's a handy tool if you want to read websites that are written in different languages, and it's available right in the address bar in Safari.

With this in mind, here's how you can translate web pages in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

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In iOS 15 and later, the ability to translate a web page's language to your native language is now a built-in part of Safari. As such, you no longer need a third-party app to translate. Here's how to use built-in language translation in Safari in iOS 14, iOS 15, and later.

  • Tap the action button on the left side of the address bar while visiting a site that you need to translate. The button looks like two A's next to each other.
  • Tap Translate to [Your Device Language] .

Translate webpages in iOS 14, showing how to tap the action button, then tap Translate to English

  • Tap Enable Translation if prompted.

Your page will then be translated into the primary language that you've set on your device. If you want to revert back to the page's original language, take the following steps.

  • Tap the translate button in the Safari address bar. It takes the place of the standard action button on the left side of the address bar.
  • Tap View Original .

Translate webpages in iOS 14, showing how to tap the translate button, then tap View Original

The page will revert to its original language.

If you're running a version of iOS 13 or earlier on your device, then a third-party app with a translation extension is what you'll want to use. Microsoft's Translator extension is an excellent tool for the task, as it translates the web page in place when activated.

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Microsoft Translator is a great third-party solution for translating web pages, and its translations take place in-line on the web, rather than taking you to another, translated version of the page like some other apps.

Once you've got it downloaded, you can set up the action extension for translation web pages.

  • Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad.
  • While viewing a web page, tap the share button .
  • Scroll to the left on the bottom row of icons.

Activate Microsoft Translator extension, showing how to open Safari, tap the share button, then scroll to the left

  • Tap the More button.
  • Turn the switch next to Microsoft Translator to the green 'on' position.

Activate Microsoft Translator extension, showing how to tap More, turn on the switch, then tap Done

Now that you have the app installed, you can use it in Safari from the share menu.

  • Head to the web page that you want to translate.

Translate a page, showing how to open Safari, then head to the page

  • Tap the share button at the bottom of the display.
  • Tap the Microsoft Translator button. The extension will then translate the entire page for you.

Translate a page, showing how to tap the share button, then tap Microsoft Translator

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Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone and iPad

On iPhone and iPad , Apple includes a Translate app that can translate several different languages in real-time, and Safari has integrated translation capabilities, too.

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At the time of writing, supported languages include English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, Polish, Arabic, Dutch, Indonesian, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

How Translate a Webpage in Safari

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You can translate web content into additional languages if you add them to your preferred languages list. The following steps show you how it's done.

  • Launch the Settings app on your ‌iPhone‌ and ‌iPad‌.
  • Tap General -> Language & Region .

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  • Select a language from the list.
  • Tap your preferred language to keep the current language that the system is using, thereby confirming this selection as an additional Webpage Translation language option.

After following the above steps, the next time you visit a compatible webpage in another language you'll see your selected languages available as additional translation options.

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Have you landed on a webpage in a foreign language when browsing Safari but can’t read it? Though many translation tools are available, Safari also offers a built-in translation feature to understand web pages in different languages. So, you don’t need to install any third-party tools or extensions. Let’s learn how to translate a webpage in Safari on iPhone and iPad.

How to translate a webpage in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Safari supports translation to Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Just check for the “Translation Available” popup in the address bar to ensure the website offers translation. Now, follow the steps below to translate web pages in Safari on iOS:

  • Open Safari → Go to the webpage you want to translate.
  • Tap the AA icon located in the address bar.
  • Select Translate to [language] .

tap aa icon, select translate language, tap enable translation in safari

How to add preferred languages to Safari webpage translation on iPhone

By default, Safari will only translate into your device’s default language. However, you can add other supported languages rather than your device’s default one.

  • Launch  Settings → Go to  General.

tap general, language and region in settings

  • Tap  Add Language  and choose a Safari-supported language .

tap add language, select a language, tap use system language in settings

  • Go to the desired website and tap the AA icon on the address bar.

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Why is my translate button missing in Safari on iPhone?

Are you using iOS 13? If yes, you don’t have the built-in translation feature. Therefore, you must install third-party language translators like Microsoft Translator or Translator Safari extension. Now, use these Safari extensions on your iPhone and translate any web page to your preferred language.  

If you use iOS 17, the translation option may be missing because your device language is set to the same language as the webpage you want to translate. Besides, the website may be incompatible with Safari’s translation tool or not support your preferred language.

If you still see the translate button missing on Safari, you can clear your cache and browsing history or reset your iPhone . Alternatively, use a Safari translator extension and enjoy content in your native language.

How to use translator extensions in Safari on iPhone

There are multiple Safari extensions to accomplish the same. Here, I have used Microsoft Translator to illustrate the below method.

  • Download Microsoft Translator .
  • Go to  Safari  and open any  website you’d like to translate.
  • Tap the  Share icon.

Open Safari Tap on Share and Select Translator

If you do not see the  ‘Translator’  option in the Share Sheet, tap  Edit Actions , locate, and tap the  green plus icon  for Translator. Also, toggle on Translator . Finally, tap  Done . Now, you will see the option to translate in the Share Sheet.

To add other languages to the Microsoft Translator extension, follow the steps below:

  • Open the  Microsoft Translator app  → Tap the  settings icon  at the bottom right.
  • Now, tap  Safari Translation Language  → Select your preferred languages .

So, that’s all for today, folks!

Thanks to the embedded translation feature, you can now easily translate a webpage in Safari without leaving the website. You can also  use Google Lens on your Mac  to translate text from images. What’s your preferred language to consume content? Let me know in the comments below.

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Translate Web Pages in Safari with Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator is far more efficient and versatile that the built-in translation tool in Safari. So, you shouldn’t worry if your device isn’t running iOS 14 or you don’t live in the USA or Canada where the Safari translation is currently available.

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  • Though not as efficient as Microsoft Translator, Shortcuts app can also let you translate selected web pages in Safari. To get started, open the Shortcuts app and tap on the Gallery.
  • After that, search for Translate the Selected part of a web page . Then, add the shortcut to your library. After that, open Safari -> web page -> share button. Then, choose the shortcut. 

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How to translate languages in Safari in iOS 14

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Have you ever wanted to read a webpage on your iPhone or iPad, only to find out that it isn't in your native language? Now you can easily translate webpages from within the Safari app — and it only takes a few taps to do.

Important: Currently the translation feature is only available to U.S. users.

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How to translate a webpage in Safari on iOS 14

  • Open Safari
  • Go to a website in a language you'd like to translate
  • Tap the aA button
  • Select the language you would like to translate to
  • Tap Enable Translation

Which languages you can translate to and from are based on your preferred language list. You can add additional languages by following the steps below.

How to add a preferred language to your iPhone in iOS 14

How to add a preferred language to your iPhone in iOS 14

  • Open Settings
  • Tap General
  • Tap Language & Reigon
  • Tap Add Language...
  • Select the language from the list
  • Tap Keep [original language]

That's it! Now you'll be able to translate webpages from one language and into another. Not every language is supported, and we anticipate many languages added in the future.

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How to Translate a Website on Safari in iOS 14

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Besides being able to translate words, phrases, and conversations, the Translate function of iOS 14 also offers translations of whole web pages on Safari. This is a great function for when you're traveling and the default language on your browser and webpages are a language you aren't proficient in, or if you just happen to stumble across something you don't understand while browsing the internet. Turns out, it's very easy to translate a webpage to English on your iPhone, so let's take a look at how.

How to Translate a Website on Safari

  • Open the webpage you would like translated in Safari .

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  • Tap Translate to English .

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Once you've let Safari translate the page, you'll see everything has been switched to English, but the photos, layout, etc., have stayed the same.

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How To Translate Web Pages In Safari

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The international nature of the internet is one of the best things about it. You can visit web pages and find information from countries all across the world, but this also means it's likely you'll stumble across sites that are written in different languages. It can be a major hassle to translate web pages using third-party software or other means, especially if you don't visit websites outside of your native language very often. 

Fortunately, many modern web browsers possess the ability to translate web pages natively, so you can still read the content in your preferred language. Apple has included a translation feature in its Safari browser, so you can easily translate pages on Mac, as well as the iPhone and iPad. This article covers the translation process on each respective Apple device, as well as how to navigate any hurdles you may encounter.

How to translate web pages in Safari on Mac

To translate a web page in Safari on Mac computers, you need to be using Monterey 12 or Big Sur 11.0 . Also, the page needs to be compatible with the translation feature. Here's how to find out whether you can translate the web page in Safari and how to do it (via Apple ).

1. If Safari can translate the web page, you'll see the "Translate" icon appear in the Smart Search bar at the top of the browser. 

2. Click on the "Translate" button.

3. Select the preferred language you want the page translated into.

4. If prompted, select "Enable Translation."

5. To change it back, select the Translate icon again and click on "View Original."

If you don't see the language you want to translate the page into, try this:

Go to Apple menu > System Preferences.

Select "Language & Region."

Select "General."

Click on "Add" to add a language to your list of preferred languages.

After you add a language, go back to the web page and look at the Translate list again to see if your preferred language has appeared.

How to translate web pages in Safari on iPhone and iPad

The ability to translate web pages is available on devices running iOS 14 or later. You'll also need to be on a web page that is compatible with this feature. Here's how to translate pages in Safari on iPhone or iPad devices with iOS 14 or newer.

If the web page can be translated, you'll see the "Translate" icon flash for a second in the search/address bar at the top.

2. To translate the page, tap on the website options icon, which looks like the letter "A."

3. Tap on "Translate to [Preferred language]."

4. Tap "Enable Translation" if it appears.

5. The page will be translated. To go back to the original language, tap on the website options icon and select "View Original."

If the language offered isn't what you want the web page translated into, you'll have to change your preferred language order in your iPhone settings. Here's how:

Go to the Settings app.

Go to "General" > "Language & Region."

3. Under "Preferred Language Order," either move a language to the top or select "Add Language," choose one, and set it as your top preferred language.

4. Your iPhone will restart to make the change.

Be careful when making this change, as it will change supported apps and websites to your first preferred language.

How to translate web pages in Safari on older versions of iOS

You're not out of luck if you're an iPhone owner using an earlier iOS version than 14. You can also easily translate Safari web pages with the workaround of using an app, such as Microsoft Translator. This app comes with a Safari extension as well, making it a great choice for translation. Here's how to use Microsoft Translator on a Safari webpage (via Microsoft ).

1. On Safari, go to the web page you need translated. 

2. Select the text you want to be translated by tapping and holding it, and then moving the selection bars on the text. 

3. Now tap on the "Share" button that appears in black above the text or the icon at the bottom middle of the Safari menu. 

4. Scroll down and tap on the "Translate" button, which appears if you have Microsoft Translator downloaded. 

5. Choose the source language and the target language to get your translation. 

6. Tap "Done" to close the translator.

This can also be good to use on websites that normally don't provide the translation option, even in iOS 14 or above. 

Can Safari automatically translate web pages?

When you first visit a web page on Safari in a foreign language, it will detect if it can be translated to a different language based on what you have set in your Preferred Languages settings. From there, you'll need to choose to translate it using the instructions above. However, you won't need to do this for every page on the site. Safari will also translate pages on the same domain you originally translated from. 

If you go to a website of a different language or visit a different domain, Safari will then end the automatic translation. Also, if you close the site and then come back to it, it will no longer be translated (via Apple ). So, you'll need to choose to translate web pages yourself every time you visit a website in a foreign language. From there, though, pages within the same domain will be translated automatically.

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How To Translate Web Pages With Safari On iPhone And iPad (iOS 14)

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iOS 14 Safari web page Translate feature.

In these early stages the supported languages are English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese . At the time of writing, this new feature is only available in the U.S. and Canada region. However it should expand soon to other regions. iOS 14 is scheduled to be released to the public this fall.

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How to Get Back To The Original Language

To get back to the original version of the web page, open up the same drop-down menu and tap on View Original . Fact: There’s also a ‘Report Translation Issue’ option in case you want to edit out an error.

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How to translate webpages on Mac, iPhone and iPad

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If you are planning a holiday, working with colleagues or clients in different countries, or if you are just wanting to research something that happens to be in a different language, then you may be wondering if it is possible to translate a webpage into English or another language so you can read them.

The really good news is that this will soon become a simple process as Apple’s iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur will include a new feature that will make translations easier than ever.

How Translations will work in iOS 14 & macOS Big Sur

Once iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur arrive this autumn it will be possible to translate an entire webpage from or to the following languages: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian, or Brazilian Portuguese. The new webpage translation feature will initially be in Beta, even once the operating systems are out of beta.

To find out how to use Siri and the new Apple Translate app on the iPhone read: How to translate text and speech on iPhone.

How Safari Translations will work in iOS 14

Translate webpages on iPhone

  • This will bring up some additional options compared to iOS 13, including a new Translate to English option (This will default to your device’s language).
  • Tap Enable Translation if required.
  • If you want to return to the original, tap on Translate (which will have replaced the aA button).
  • Tap View Original.

Read more about the features in iOS 14 here.

How Safari Translations will work in macOS Big Sur

Apple hasn’t revealed exactly how the Translation feature will work in Safari on the Mac as yet. However, we expect that it will be performed in a similar fashion to the iPhone and iPad.

Read more about the new features in macOS Big Sur here .

How to translate webpages now

Right now there are a few options if you want to translate webpages on the iPhone, iPad or Mac. These include using the Microsoft Translator app, Google Chrome on iPhone, iPad and Mac, or using the Google Translate website. We’ll cover each below.

Using Microsoft Translator

One way to easily translate webpages is to use the free Microsoft Translator app on your iPhone or iPad. There is no Microsoft Translator app for the Mac.

Here’s how to use Microsoft Translator app:

  • Download the Microsoft Translator app here.
  • Open the webpage you want to translate in Safari and tap on the Share button at the bottom.

Translator

Using Google Chrome on iOS

You can also use Chrome to automatically translate webpages.

Chrome for iOS includes a built-in translator.

  • Download the Google Chrome app for iOS here (it’s free)
  • Open Chrome on your iPhone or iPad.
  • Go to the page you want to translate.

Translate Chrome

  • Tap on English (assuming that’s your default language).
  • The page will translate into your language. If you want to see the original then just tap on the other language shown.

Sometimes we found that the translation option wasn’t immediately visible, this may be due to a delay while the translation takes place or it may just need to be triggered by scrolling around on the page a bit.

Using Google Chrome on a Mac

You can also translate webpages using Chrome on the Mac.

  • Open Chrome on your Mac. (You can download it here )

Translate Chrome On Mac

  • You will see two language options: your own language and the one the page is written in. Choose your language.

Using Google Translate on a Mac

If you would rather not use Chrome, you can just use the Google Translate webpage to translate entire webpages.

  • Go to the Google Translate webpage.

Google Translate whole website

  • Now choose the language you wish to translate it into.

Once you are viewing the page in the translated language any links you click on within the page will be automatically translated for you. This is particularly useful if you want to translate entire websites.

Another language related feature coming in iOS 14 is the new Translate app. You can learn how to use that here: How to use Apple Translate .

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There is so much valuable content available on the internet which remains inaccessible to most people due to language barriers.

On average, a normal person knows one or two languages at most, but websites, blogs, and articles are written in several languages that most people don’t understand. To break this barrier, Google Chrome introduced the translate feature that translates any foreign webpage to your native language automatically.

But sadly there’s no such feature available for Safari.

Moreover, in iOS devices, it’s not even possible to change your default browser without jailbreaking it (which we don’t recommend). There is no official way to translate a webpage on Safari, but don’t worry we have found some workarounds which will definitely work for you on your iOS device.

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  • 1.1 Translate Webpages On Safari Using Shortcuts Translate App
  • 1.2 Use Google Chrome
  • 2 Conclusion
  • 3 About The Author

Translate Web Pages In Safari On iPhone

1. To get started, you need to head over to the App Store on an iOS device and install the Microsoft Translator app.

2. Before translating the webpage on Safari you can set your preferred language on the Microsoft Translator app. For that, open the app and tap on the gear icon (Settings) at the bottom right and select Safari Translation Language .

Microsoft Translator settings

3. The English language is set by default set as the preferred language. You can choose any language of your choice for instance Spanish.

4. On successful installation of the translator app and selection of your preferred language, launch the Safari browser and visit the desired web page you wish to translate.

5. Once you’re there, tap on the Share icon (a square with an arrow coming out) at the bottom. Swipe left on the bottom row in the popup which appears and select More at the end of the list.

Translate webpage in Safari on iPhone

6. On the next screen, you will see Microsoft Translator . Toggle it to ON . You can also set its position in the list which comes at the bottom row on tapping the Share icon. To do so long-press the three horizontal lines icon to the right of it and drag it to the desired position.

Translate web page in Safari on iOS

Arranging it according to your convenience will allow you to access it quickly.

7. After turning on Microsoft Translator, tap on Done at the top right corner. Now, swipe right in the Share icon Menu bottom row until you find Microsoft Translator . Tap on it.

Microsoft Translator

Wait for a few seconds and let the app do its magic. You should see the page translated into your desired language.

With this, you can translate a webpage to English or any other desired language on Safari.

Note: You can go for other translator apps like Google Translate, iTranslator, etc. instead of Microsoft Translator, they work equally good to translate a webpage on the Safari browser.

Translate Webpages On Safari Using Shortcuts Translate App

There’s one more app that will help you translate a webpage in your preferred language on iOS. Shortcuts app has a built-in Microsoft translator that will translate your webpage in plain text. Yes, a plain text without ads and photos. You can copy the translated text and save it for future use. If you want to learn this trick then you can follow the given steps:

1. Open the iOS App Store and install Shortcuts app.

shortcuts app

2. Once the app is installed, open it and search for Translate Article. You will get two options regarding it. Now select Translate an article to another language . To get the translate article shortcut, tap on Get Shortcut.

translate shortcut

With this, the Translate Article shortcut is added to the Shortcuts app.

3. To select the language of the translated webpage on Safari, you can open the shortcut app on your phone and tap on the three dots icon on the Translate Article.

Shortcuts settings

4. Scroll down and tap on English in “ To ” section under Translate Text with Microsoft. Next, select your preferred language and tap on Done on the top right corner to save the changes.

5. Now open Safari and visit any of the foreign blogs which are written in some other language. Now tap on the share icon at the bottom and select Shortcuts .

Translate foreign webpage on Safari

Note: If you can not see the Shortcut option on the share tab then you can get it by tapping on the More (three dots) icon.

6. After that, select Translate Article and wait for a while till the app translates the webpage for you.

Translate Article option

7. Once the translation is done,  you will get the translated document in a plain text format in your preferred language.

Now once you are done with reading the article, you can Share it or close it by tapping on Done at the top left corner.

Use Google Chrome

If the above-mentioned methods didn’t work or you find them difficult to implement, then the only way to meet the final resort is to use Google Chrome on your iPhone or iPad. The Chrome browser lets you automatically translate the webpage in one tap.

Chrome translate webpage

Visit any foreign site on your chrome browser, as soon as the site loads you will get a pop on the bottom of the screen. You can choose any of the suggested languages or you can tap the gear icon and select More languages… Now choose from different languages in which you want to read the blog.

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There are more than 25 languages in the world which have over 50 million speakers each.

With this, you can assume how diverse content can be in terms of language and why it is important to have the translation feature in every web browser.

However, Safari doesn’t come with a built-in translator but you can still fix this problem with the hacks we shared.

And if you need to translate WhatsApp chats, read this post about how to do it.

If you face any problem while translating the web pages on Safari on your iPhone with these tips then you can let us know in the comments below.

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How to translate a page in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Learn how to use Apple’s built-in translation tool to translate web pages in Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac if you come across a website that’s in a language you can’t read or understand.

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Supported devices and languages

You can use Apple’s native web page translation feature inside Safari on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or macOS Big Sur and later to translate into the following languages :

  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Portuguese (Brazil)

This method requires no third-party app download or Siri shortcut installation.

How to translate a web page in Safari

On iphone or ipad.

  • Visit the website you want to translate in Safari.
  • Tap AA from the address bar and choose Translate to English or a language you see there.
  • The first time you do this, Apple will ask your permission to process your request. Tap Enable Translation .

Translate web page to English in Safari on iPhone

  • View the website in Safari.
  • Click the translate icon , and choose Translate to English or a language visible here.
  • Click Enable Translation if this is the first time you’re using this service.

Translate to English in Safari on Mac

Using Apple’s web page translation

  • Automatic translation: After translating one web page on a website, if you tap another link on that same site (domain) in the same original language, Safari should automatically translate it to your chosen language so you don’t have to follow the translation steps again and again while reading that website.
  • View Original: After you follow the above steps, you can tap the AA button on iOS or the translate icon on Mac and choose View Original to get back to the original language of that web page.
  • Inform Apple of issues: If you think the translation provided by Apple in Safari is incorrect, inappropriate, or broken, use the Report Translation Issue button, pick an appropriate reason, and hit Report to submit your feedback.

View web page in original language in Safari on Mac

Add more language to Safari translation

Apple says that “ the availability of translations and the number of languages that can be translated may vary by country or region .”

With that in mind, you can have more options for Safari translation by adding that language to your system’s language settings.

Go to Settings > General > Language & Region > Add Language and select a language . Now, you can choose to set this new language as your primary system language for all menus, settings, and everything. However, if you only need to use it for translation, tap Use English (or your current system language). This will add the new language to your iPhone but still keep English as the primary system language.

Add more languages to iPhone in Settings

Now go to Safari, and it should automatically refresh your open web pages. After that, follow the above steps, and you will see Translate Website instead of Translate to English. Tap Translate Website and pick a language .

Translate Website in other languages in Safari on iPhone

Click the translate icon in the Safari address bar and choose Preferred Languages . You can also reach this setting screen by going to System Settings > General > Language & Region . Now, click the plus button (+) under the Preferred Languages heading, choose your language, and click Add . Like the iPhone, you can use the new language as your system language or continue to use English. After this, if you’re prompted to add this new language to your Mac’s keyboard, you can hit Cancel .

Adding more languages to Mac from System Settings

Next, visit Safari, and you should see the option to Translate to the newly added language .

Option to translate web page into multiple languages in Safari on Mac

Restart your device if you don’t see the language for translation in Safari even after adding it by following the above steps.

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Although Safari is a feature-rich browser and contains many essential features, one important functionality that is still missing is the automatic translation of web pages. Other browsers, such as Google Chrome, allow you to translate web pages on the spot, but you’d be surprised to know that Safari has had this capability for a long time.

Apple allows third-party developers to create extensions for Safari which integrate with the browser. In the same way, you can install a third-party app that offers an extension for translating web pages. One such app is Microsoft Translator .

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to translate webpages in Safari on iPhone or iPad using the Microsoft Translator app.

Step 1: Download and install Microsoft Translator from the App Store.

Step 2: Open Safari and tap on the share sheet icon in the bottom menu bar.

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Step 3:  Scroll to the end of the activities row and tap on the More button.

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Step 4: A list of available extensions is displayed. Find Microsoft Translator in the list and toggle it on. You can also reposition its place by tapping and holding the grabber next to the toggle and moving it to the top of the list. Once you’re finished, tap on the Done button in the top right corner.

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Step 5: Now you’ll see the Microsoft Translator extension in the activities row.   When you’re on a web page which you wish to translate, tap on the share sheet icon and then select Microsoft Translator from the activities row. Within a few seconds, the entire web page will be translated to your preferred language.

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How to Choose Your Preferred Language for Translation

Microsoft Translator automatically detects your preferred language based on your device’s language settings. However it is possible to change it via the app’s settings.

  • Open Microsoft Translator app and then tap on the settings icon in the bottom right corner.
  • Tap on Safari Translation Language.
  • Now choose your preferred language.

This is how you can translate webpages in Safari on iPhone or iPad. Using this method, you no longer have to depend on third-party web browsers such as Google Chrome. You can take advantage of the translation extension offered by third-party apps to quickly translate webpages in Safari.

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How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone & iPad

As you may already know, Google Chrome offers the ability to translate webpages on iPhone and iPad from one language to another, helping you convert webpages from something like Spanish or Chinese to English (and of course any other combination of languages). While the iPhone and iPad gain this feature natively with Safari in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, earlier versions of Safari do not support language translation by default. Not to worry though, because with Microsoft Translator you can give Safari the capability of converting webpages from one language to another.

Obviously not everything on the web is written in English, so rather than get stalled out of your browsing by language barriers, using a conversion tool to switch the language is really handy. Thankfully, Microsoft’s Translator app adds an option for translating web pages to iOS Share Sheet, which can be used within Safari on iPhone and iPad.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps for translating web pages in Safari on both the iPhone and iPad by using the free Microsoft Translator tool.

  • How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone & iPad

As mentioned earlier, we’ll be making use of Microsoft Translator app to convert foreign web pages right within Safari. It’s free and simple to use. Plus, you don’t even have to open the app. Let’s see how.

How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone & iPad

And there you have it, you’re now able to translate web pages in Safari on both the iPhone and iPad thanks to Microsoft Translator.

Most iPhone and iPad users prefer Safari for browsing the web, because it comes pre-installed, works flawlessly, and eliminates the need to install any other third-party app for browsing the internet. Therefore, having the option to translate web pages right within the default web browser is surely a welcome addition.

If you’re not a native English speaker, you can also set the language that you want Microsoft Translator to automatically translate to, when you visit a foreign website. This can be easily done by heading over to Settings -> Translate -> Language. Don’t let language barriers stop you from reading your favorite content on the web, when handy tools exist to help!

That being said, if you use Google Chrome as your preferred web browser, you don’t need to install any third party app to access translation features, because the feature exists natively in Chrome . You can also  use Siri for translation  if you just want to look up certain words and sentences. And don’t forget that with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and later, Safari has native language translation capabilities as well.

What do you think about using Microsoft Translator to translate web pages using Safari on your iPhone and iPad? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments section down below.

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Safari 14 which is the default browser with macOS Big Sur comes with quite a few improvements. And one of the brand new features (although in beta) is seamless translation of websites. Read along for how to natively translate websites with Safari on Mac.

If you’re a regular Safari user, you’re probably used to using Google Translate or another website or app to convert text. Now Safari has built-in translation that’s really fast to use on Mac .

Now with Safari 14 and macOS Big Sur, the Translate beta is available for a faster way to understand websites that are written in languages you don’t speak/read. The Translate beta is also available for Safari on iPhone and iPad .

How to translate websites with Safari with macOS Big Sur

  • Running Safari 14 on macOS Big Sur, open a website in another language
  • When translation is available, look for the Translate icon on the right side of the url/search bar
  • Click “Translate to _________” which will be your default language for your Mac
  • Click the icon again to revert the webpage to the original language
  • There’s also a button (Preferred Languages) to take you System Preferences > Language and Region
  • Keep in mind the Translate button won’t appear when it’s unavailable

Here’s how the process looks:

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Have you landed on a French or Spanish website? Translate it to English with the press of a button!

Often find yourself on websites with text in a foreign language? If you use Safari, there's no need to go to Google Translate. You can translate web pages between seven languages right in Safari on a Mac.

Starting with Safari 14.0, Apple included a translation feature directly in the browser. As of this writing, the feature is in beta, but fully functional. If your Mac is running the latest version of macOS Mojave, Catalina,  Big Sur , or newer, you can access the translation feature.

The translation functionality works between the following languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese.

By default, you can translate any of the above languages to English. You can also add more languages to the mix (we'll talk more about that below).

To get started, open a web page in one of the supported languages. Safari will automatically recognize that language, and you'll see "Translation Available" in the URL bar, along with a Translation button; click it.

If this is the first time you've used the feature, a pop-up will appear. Click "Enable Translation" to turn on the feature.

In the translation menu, select "Translate to English."

The text on the page will instantly convert to English, as shown in the image below. The Translation button will also turn blue.

To disable the Translation feature and return to the original language, click the Translation button again, and then select "View Original."

As we mentioned above, you can also translate to languages other than English. To do so, click the Translation button, and then select "Preferred Languages."

This opens the "Language & Region" menu in System Preferences. Here, click the plus sign (+) to add a new preferred language. You can add multiple languages here while continuing to use English as the default language across your Mac.

In the pop-up, select the languages you want to add, and then click "Add."

System Preferences will ask if you want to make this your default language. Choose the previous default language if you want it to remain the status quo.

Now that you've added a new preferred language, you'll see the translation button even when you visit web pages that are in English.

The translation process for a preferred language is the same: click the Translation button in the URL bar, and then select "Translate to [the language you selected]."

Again, you can view the original at any time by simply clicking "View Original" in the Translation menu.

If you're traveling to a new country, you can also use the built-in Translate app on your iPhone or iPad to quickly translate speech between multiple languages.

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How to Enable Automatic Website Translation in Your Web Browser

Learn how to enable automatic translation in popular web browsers and understand the importance of professional translation services when it comes to accuracy, cultural relevance, and seo optimization..

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The need for multilingual content accessibility for websites has grown significantly as use of the internet has become commonplace around the world. For users looking to translate web content without incurring costs, web browser translation solutions offer a practical and effective option. These built-in features or extensions allow users to translate content directly within their browsers. However, while these solutions are convenient and cost-free, they are not always the best choice for every situation. For business-critical content, professional translation services are often necessary to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance in website translation.  

This blog post explains how to enable website translation directly in your web browser and why this often results in subpar translation quality and user experience.

Understanding Web Browser Translation

Web browser translation tools allow users to translate web content directly within their browser. These tools are often built-in features or available as extensions, making them easily accessible and user-friendly. Popular web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari offer these translation capabilities.  

How Can I Enable Google Chrome Translation?

Google Chrome provides an integrated translation feature powered by Google Translate. Here’s how to enable and use it:  

  • Open Google Chrome and navigate to a web page in a foreign language.  
  • Chrome will automatically prompt you to translate the page. Click “Translate” in the pop-up banner.  
  • To customize language preferences, click on the three-dot menu icon, go to “Settings,” then “Languages,” and select “Language settings.”  
  • From here, you can add preferred languages and enable automatic translation for specific languages.  

Pros : Free, quick, easy to use. Cons : Potential inaccuracies limited cultural context.  

How Can I Enable Mozilla Firefox Translation?

Firefox users can access translation tools through add-ons and extensions. Popular options include “To Google Translate” and “Translate Web Pages.” Here’s how to get started:  

  • Open Firefox and visit the Add-ons Manager by clicking on the menu icon and selecting “Add-ons.”  
  • Search for translation extensions like “To Google Translate” or “Translate Web Pages” and click “Add to Firefox” to install.  
  • Once installed, use the extension to translate web pages by clicking the extension icon and selecting the translation option.  

Pros : Customizable, supports multiple languages. Cons : Requires installation, may need configuration.  

How Can I Enable Microsoft Edge Translation?

Microsoft Edge features built-in translation through Microsoft Translator. Here’s how to enable it:  

  • Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to a web page in a foreign language.  
  • Edge will prompt you to translate the page. Click “Translate” in the prompt.  
  • To manage language preferences, click on the three-dot menu icon, go to “Settings,” then “Languages,” and configure your preferred languages.  

Pros : Seamless integration, easy to use. Cons : Limited to Edge browser.  

How Can I Enable Apple Safari Translation?

Safari offers translation capabilities on macOS and iOS devices. Follow these steps to enable automatic translation:  

  • Open Safari and navigate to a foreign language web page.  
  • Click the translation icon in the address bar, then select “Translate to [Your Language].”  
  • Manage language settings through “Preferences” and add preferred languages as needed.  

Pros : Easy to use on Apple devices. Cons : Limited language support, available only on newer versions of Safari.  

Limitations and When to Seek Professional Help  

While web browser translation tools are convenient and cost-effective, they have limitations in terms of accuracy and cultural relevance. The translations produced by these tools often lack the depth and precision required for business-critical content. For instance, automated translations can:  

  • Misinterpret Nuances : Automated tools may fail to capture the subtleties and nuances of the original language, leading to translations that sound unnatural or are culturally inappropriate.  
  • Introduce Errors : Complex technical terms, industry-specific jargon, and idiomatic expressions can be mistranslated, resulting in potentially misleading or incorrect information.  
  • Fail SEO : Translations may not be optimized for search engines, impacting the website’s visibility and performance in global search results.  
  • Cultural Insensitivity : Automated tools do not account for cultural sensitivities, which can lead to translations that are offensive or fail to resonate with the target audience.  

For businesses and critical content, professional translation services are recommended. MotionPoint can enhance web translation efforts with high-quality, culturally adapted translations that ensure your message resonates with diverse audiences. MotionPoint offers several benefits over web browser translation tools:  

  • Adaptive Translation : Leverage advanced AI and machine learning technologies to provide fast, scalable translations that maintain high quality and adapt to your evolving content needs.  
  • Human Expertise : Professional linguists ensure translations are accurate and culturally appropriate, maintaining the integrity of your brand’s voice.  
  • Consistent Quality : Rigorous quality assurance processes guarantee consistency and accuracy across all translated content.  
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Web browser translation tools provide a free and practical solution for accessing multilingual content. By leveraging these tools, users can easily translate web pages and enhance their browsing experience. However, for businesses seeking higher accuracy and cultural relevance, professional translation services like MotionPoint offer superior quality and reliability. MotionPoint’s solutions ensure that your content is not only accurately translated but also culturally adapted and optimized for global reach.  

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  • Yesterday at 3:19 AM

Owning both newer IPP models, if you keep both iPads in their standard ’default’ display as opposed to the ‘more space’ setting they act very different even if you have Safari desktop mode enabled for all websites. For example, YouTube on the 13” will display the entire side column but on the 11” you need to have the more space setting in enabled to get this. Additionally, on the 11” in default mode some websites will still suggest you download the app presumably because it doesn’t know how to translate your display resolution as mobile or desktop. Sadly some folks may find the more space option on the 11” too small so if you want true desktop web browsing then you’ll need the 13” or use the more space feature on the 11”. Hope this helps.  

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  • Yesterday at 4:13 AM

I like “more space” for my consolidation web app. But for personal use i prefer the default setting  

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Sheepish-Lord said: Owning both newer IPP models, if you keep both iPads in their standard ’default’ display as opposed to the ‘more space’ setting they act very different even if you have Safari desktop mode enabled for all websites. For example, YouTube on the 13” will display the entire side column but on the 11” you need to have the more space setting in enabled to get this. Additionally, on the 11” in default mode some websites will still suggest you download the app presumably because it doesn’t know how to translate your display resolution as mobile or desktop. Sadly some folks may find the more space option on the 11” too small so if you want true desktop web browsing then you’ll need the 13” or use the more space feature on the 11”. Hope this helps. Click to expand...

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I have the 13 and still use "more space" for even more space.  

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Following up on the massive Copilot+ announcements from yesterday, Microsoft’s AI toolset keeps getting bigger and bigger. As part of its annual Microsoft Build develop conference, Microsoft has announced an update to Edge that grants it the power to translate videos to different languages in real time.

Microsoft affirms that the upcoming AI feature will translate videos on the browser to multiple languages using subtitles and/or dubbing in real time. Microsoft has not said if the option will be set by default or where the user can go to turn this feature on or off, but it could be somewhere in Settings .

To begin, the sites where the feature will be available are Reuters, YouTube, Bloomberg, CNBC News, Coursera, and more. We’ll have to wait and see what other sites fall into the “more” category and if other video platforms, such as Dailymotion or Vimeo, are added to the list.

The list of available languages for the new feature would’ve been better if it had been longer. Still, for now, Microsoft says that the confirmed options are English to Hindi, German, Russian, Italian, and Spanish — and, of course, Spanish to English. So far, several languages, such as Portuguese, Arabic, French, Korean, Japanese, and more, are missing from the list, but hopefully they will be added soon.

Plans exist to add more languages to the list as the feature begins its rollout. Whether this is a feature that can run on the neural processing units (NPUs) in the new Copilot+ PCs is unclear, though the feature appears to be available for all PCs.

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  1. How to quickly translate web pages in Safari on iOS and iPadOS

    Here's how to use built-in language translation in Safari in iOS 14, iOS 15, and later. Tap the action button on the left side of the address bar while visiting a site that you need to translate. The button looks like two A's next to each other. Tap Translate to [Your Device Language]. (Image credit: iMore)

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    On iPhone and iPad, Apple includes a Translate app that can translate several different languages in real-time, and Safari has integrated translation capabilities, too.. Thanks to its webpage ...

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    Once the page loads up, tap on the "aA" icon located to the left side of the address bar. This will give you access to more options. Here, choose "Translate to English" as shown in the screenshot below. Now, you'll get a pop-up on the screen prompting you to turn on the translation feature. Tap on "Enable Translation" to continue.

  4. How to translate web pages in Safari on iPhone and iPad

    Open Safari → Go to the webpage you want to translate. Tap the AA icon located in the address bar. Select Translate to [language]. For the first time, tap Enable Translation. All web pages of that website will now be translated into the selected language. Note: If you want to revert to the original language, tap the translate icon and select ...

  5. How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone and iPad

    Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad and then head over to the web page which you want to translate. Now, tap on the action button located on the left side of the address bar. 2. Next, tap on the Translate to [Your Device Language] option. If asked, tap on Enable Translation. The web page will be instantly translated into the primary language ...

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    How to add a preferred language to your iPhone in iOS 14. Open Settings. Tap General. Tap Language & Reigon. Tap Add Language... Select the language from the list. Tap Keep [original language ...

  7. How to Translate a Website on Safari in iOS 14

    Open the webpage you would like translated in Safari. At the top of the page, tap the two A's that appear next to the web address. Tap Translate to English. Tap Enable Translation. Once you've let Safari translate the page, you'll see everything has been switched to English, but the photos, layout, etc., have stayed the same.

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    1. On Safari, go to the web page you need translated. 2. Select the text you want to be translated by tapping and holding it, and then moving the selection bars on the text. 3. Now tap on the ...

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    On iPhone or iPad, open a website in Safari that's in a foreign language. Tap the aA icon in the top-left corner of your screen (in the url/search bar) Choose Translate to English (or your other ...

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    How To Translate A Web Page In Safari. 1. Open Safari on your iPhone and iPad and load a web page that's not in your native language. 2. Tap on the aA icon, available in the upper-left corner of the Safari address bar. 3. A drop-down menu shows up. Tap the 'Translate to [Language]' option.

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    Here's how to use Microsoft Translator app: Download the Microsoft Translator app here. Open the webpage you want to translate in Safari and tap on the Share button at the bottom. Scroll down ...

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    3. To select the language of the translated webpage on Safari, you can open the shortcut app on your phone and tap on the three dots icon on the Translate Article. 4. Scroll down and tap on English in " To " section under Translate Text with Microsoft.

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    On Mac. Click the translate icon in the Safari address bar and choose Preferred Languages.You can also reach this setting screen by going to System Settings > General > Language & Region.Now, click the plus button (+) under the Preferred Languages heading, choose your language, and click Add.Like the iPhone, you can use the new language as your system language or continue to use English.

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    How to Translate Webpages in Safari on iPhone or iPad. Step 1: Download and install Microsoft Translator from the App Store. Step 2: Open Safari and tap on the share sheet icon in the bottom menu bar.

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    Open the Camera app , then position iPad so that the text appears on the screen. When the yellow frame appears around detected text, tap . Select the text you want to translate, then tap Translate. If you don't see Translate, tap to see more options. On iPad, translate text in apps such as Camera, Photos, Safari, Messages, Mail, supported ...

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    Install "Microsoft Translator" from the App Store on to your iOS or iPadOS device. You don't need to open the app. Simply head over to a website in a foreign language and tap on the "share" icon located in the bottom menu. This will bring up the iOS Share Sheet on your screen. Scroll all the way to the bottom to view more options.

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    In the Safari app on your Mac, go to the webpage you want to translate. If the webpage can be translated, the Smart Search field displays the Translate button . Click the Translate button , then choose a language. If you think the translation might need improvement, click the Translate button , then choose Report Translation Issue.

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    Click "Translate to _________" which will be your default language for your Mac. Click the icon again to revert the webpage to the original language. There's also a button (Preferred ...

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    Safari will automatically recognize that language, and you'll see "Translation Available" in the URL bar, along with a Translation button; click it. If this is the first time you've used the feature, a pop-up will appear. Click "Enable Translation" to turn on the feature. In the translation menu, select "Translate to English."

  21. Translate a web page in Safari on Mac

    In the Safari app on your Mac, go to the web page you want to translate. If the web page can be translated, the Smart Search field displays the Translate button . Click the Translate button , then choose a language. If you think the translation might need improvement, click the Translate button , then choose Report Translation Issue.

  22. How to Enable Website Translation in Your Web Browser for Free

    Follow these steps to enable automatic translation: Open Safari and navigate to a foreign language web page. Click the translation icon in the address bar, then select "Translate to [Your Language].". Manage language settings through "Preferences" and add preferred languages as needed. Pros: Easy to use on Apple devices.

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    Safari runs more efficiently than Chrome, and it conserves system resources and battery life of iOS and Mac devices, especially when managing multiple tabs. That said, since it outperforms Safari slightly in all benchmarks, Chrome holds the edge in overall performance. 2. Energy Usage.

  24. Web Page Translation in Safari on Mac

    If the web page was not viewed in Private Browsing mode, then Safari will also send the web page's address to Apple. Apple will store the address for up to five years to improve Apple's products, services and technologies. Since Apple does not store the contents of web pages you translate, only publicly accessible web pages will be used to improve Apple's products, services and technologies.

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    1,018. Today at 9:15 AM. #3. Sheepish-Lord said: Owning both newer IPP models, if you keep both iPads in their standard 'default' display as opposed to the 'more space' setting they act very different even if you have Safari desktop mode enabled for all websites. For example, YouTube on the 13" will display the entire side column but ...

  26. Web Page Translation in Safari on Mac

    If the webpage was not viewed in Private Browsing mode, then Safari also sends the webpage's address to Apple. Apple stores the address for up to 5 years to improve Apple's products, services and technologies. Since Apple does not store the contents of webpages you translate, only publicly accessible webpages are used to improve Apple's products, services and technologies.

  27. Real-time video translation comes to Microsoft Edge

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  28. Organize your Favorites in Safari on Mac

    Note: Keep your favorite websites the same on all your Apple devices by signing in with the same Apple ID.On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, then make sure Safari is turned on.On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, click iCloud on the right, then make sure Safari is turned on.