If you ever received a direct message on Instagram in one language, you wouldn’t be talking well, then having to copy the text, open the browser, thrise translate.google.com and translate the message can be annoying, all of which just go back to the original app and respond. However, the Instagram feature released in February allows users to convert messages in DM – which is simple.
“It’s easier to stay connected with friends and family around the world. With Instagram’s new message translation feature, you can communicate effortlessly around the world without worrying about language barriers,” Instagram wrote in a press release. “Whether you’re catching up with cousins in South Korea or a foreign BFF in Spain, they can translate their messages directly in DMS, which can help you stay in close relationships with your loved ones even if you’re separated.”
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This is how to translate messages in Instagram DMS.
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Step 1: Press the message to be translated
Press the message you want to translate and display some options. This includes “reply”, “forward”, “copy”, “making AI image”, “translation”, “pin”, “delete for you” and “report”.
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Step 2: Click Translation
When you click Translation, a message pops up on your first attempt. The message reads “read the message in your preferred language”, under which it says “the text of the message you translate will be shared with the Meta to provide translation.” This will only pop up when you first try to translate the message. If you want to continue the translation, click OK.
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Step 3: Please refer to your translation message
After clicking Translate, the translated message will be displayed in the Message section below the original message. For example, if your friend sent you the Spanish Bad Rabbit lyrics “Debí Tirar Másfotos”, it will show “More photos should be taken”.
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The feature is not available on desktops yet, but is available for istagram and istagram and Android.
