If you are using Facebook in a language other than English, there are a few different ways you can translate Facebook to English. The easiest option is to use Facebook’s built-in language translation feature. This allows you to view all of Facebook in English with just a couple clicks. Here’s how to use Facebook’s translation tool to change the language to English:
Enable Translation in Facebook Settings
The first step is to enable the translation feature in your Facebook settings:
- Click on the down arrow in the top right corner of Facebook
- Select “Settings” from the dropdown menu
- On the left side of the Settings page, click “Language”
- Under “Facebook language,” check the box next to “Also use Facebook in English (US)”
This will tell Facebook to add an English translation option to your account. Now when you are browsing Facebook, you will see a small “See Translation” link on some posts. Clicking this will show you an English translation of that post.
Change Overall Facebook Language to English
If you want Facebook to display in English all the time, without having to click on translations, you can change your overall Facebook language:
- Go back to the Language settings
- Next to “Facebook language,” click Edit
- Select “English (US)” from the dropdown menu
- Click Save Changes
This will change your Facebook language globally to English. All posts, menus, and text will now display in English by default.
Use the Chrome Browser Translation Tool
Another quick way to translate Facebook to English is by using Google Chrome’s built-in translation feature. Here’s how:
- Install the Google Chrome browser if you don’t already have it
- Go to Facebook in Chrome and log in as usual
- Click on the Chrome menu button in the top right corner (it looks like three dots)
- Select “Translate” from the menu
- In the translate box, choose “English” as the translation language
This will automatically translate the Facebook page you are looking at into English. The translations are done on-the-fly and usually pretty accurate. Just keep in mind any posts or comments you make will still be in your native language.
Use the Facebook Mobile App Translation
The Facebook mobile app for Android and iOS also includes built-in translation capabilities:
- Open the Facebook app on your phone
- Tap on the three line “hamburger” menu in the top right
- Choose “Settings & Privacy” then select “Language”
- Under “Translation,” enable “Translations”
Now when you are viewing a post in your native language, you can tap the “See Translation” link to see an English version.
Install the English (US) Version of Facebook
If you want the entire Facebook app in English, you can install the US English version directly from your mobile app store:
- Android: Search for “Facebook US English” in the Google Play store and install that version of the app.
- iPhone: Change your Apple ID region to the United States, then search for Facebook in the App Store and install it.
This will give you an entirely English version of Facebook on your phone. The downside is you will need to run a separate English app rather than just translating your native language version.
Use a Browser-Based Translation Extension
There are various third party browser extensions and add-ons that will translate web pages automatically. These can be used to translate Facebook to English:
- Google Translate – A Chrome extension that translates text as you browse.
- Translate Web Pages – Another Chrome extension with translation capabilities.
- Firefox Translations – Firefox’s built-in translation addon.
When installed, these will automatically detect when you are on a page in a foreign language and give you the option to translate to English with one click. The translations usually work well for reading Facebook.
Use Website Translation Software or Services
There are various software programs and online services that will translate an entire webpage for you. These can be configured to translate Facebook pages into English:
- Readlang – A paid software program that translates web pages dynamically.
- Ackuna – An online tool that lets you input a webpage URL and get a translation.
- iTranslate – Browser based translation software for Chrome and Firefox.
To use these, you install the software or bookmark the online tool. Then when you are on Facebook, you pass the Facebook page through the translation tool which will convert it to English for you to read and interact with.
Use a Dedicated Facebook Translation App
If you want to always read Facebook in English, there are apps specifically designed for that purpose:
- Facemoji – An iOS app that translates Facebook in real-time.
- Translate for Facebook – Android app to make Facebook English.
Rather than using the official Facebook app, you would install one of these translation apps. When you log in, the app will take the Facebook interface and translate all the text to English automatically. This allows seamless use of Facebook in English.
Change Your Browser or Facebook Interface Language
Another option is to change the default language in your browser or Facebook settings to English:
- In Chrome, go to Settings > Language and change it to English.
- In Firefox, go to Options > Language and switch it to English.
- On Facebook, go to Settings > Language > English.
This will make those interfaces display in English without any special translation tools. However, content from other users will still be in their native languages.
Conclusion
Facebook provides built-in translation capabilities that allow you to easily view the site in English. Using the translation settings in Facebook, the Facebook mobile apps, or the Chrome browser are some of the easiest ways to translate Facebook to English on the fly.
For a seamless English experience, you can change your Facebook interface language completely to English. Or install a dedicated translation app or browser extension that will automatically translate Facebook pages into English.
With all of these different options, you should be able to find a translation method that works best for your needs and allows you to comfortably use Facebook in English.