English ↔ German translator
Deutsch · 130M speakers · works in both directions
Free · 10M+ downloads · 4.5★
How it works
- Install Swift Translate and turn the translator on.
- Drag the floating bubble over any German (or English) text — the translation appears in place.
- To reply in a chat, type in your language — the message is sent in German (or English).
Where English ↔ German shines
Germany is one of Swift Translate’s strongest markets — expats and newcomers use it daily for chats, paperwork, and Amtsdeutsch.
📄 Paperwork
Letters, forms, and official mail — photograph and translate.
💬 Chats
German group chats and workplace messages in English, and back.
🛒 Everyday life
Apps, shops, and websites that only speak German.
Common questions
What is the best English to German translator app for Android?
Swift Translate translates English ↔ German inside any app — chats, games, subtitles, and photos — with a floating bubble, and lets you reply in either language. It is rated 4.5★ from 83,000+ reviews with 10M+ downloads.
Can I translate German WhatsApp messages?
Yes. Drag the bubble over a German message to read it in English (or the reverse), and type replies in your language — they are sent in the other. It works in every chat app, not just WhatsApp.
Does English ↔ German work offline?
Yes — download the English and German language packs once, and drag-to-translate keeps working without internet.
Can it translate German text in photos and images?
Yes. Point the camera at German text or import a photo or screenshot — the text is recognized and translated in about a second.
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