How large are the language files for the iOS Translate app?

I'd like to use the Translate app offline with texts I'm reading in second languages. I see a number of languages to select from in Translate's preferences, but there's no indication of how much storage space each downloaded language file will take up. Does anyone know? Also, when the language file is no longer needed, can it be deleted to recover space?

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on Nov 9, 2022 2:39 PM

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Nov 11, 2022 7:27 PM in response to Jonathan Brown

Hello Jonathan Brown,


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!


It's not clear how much space each individual language file will take up, but once they have been downloaded, you can delete them to recover space when you no longer need them.


You can do that from Settings > Translate > Downloaded Languages. When in there, tap on "Edit" in the upper-right corner and hit the minus button next to the language you want to delete.


Hope this helps!

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