Naver Papago - AI Translator
Smart AI Translator, dreaming of a world communicating without language barriers
NAVER Corp. · com.naver.labs.translator
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.6.0 (91)
- Updated
- Jun 30, 2026 (3 months ago)
- APK size
- 24.2 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.2+ (API 17)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- May 20, 2021 (at least)
- Permissions
- 21 (9 sensitive)
- Website
- navercorp.com
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Naver Papago - AI Translator is an app by NAVER Corp. in the Tools category, listed since at least May 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 21 permissions, 9 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio.
What's new in v1.6.0
- Honorific translation "Chinese→Korean, Japanese" available
- Chinese Pinyin input feature has been added
- Usability improved and stability enhanced
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Whenever you need translation during your travels, business trips or while studying a language just bring Papago, a smart parrot who can translate multiple languages for you.
▶ What does ‘Papago’ mean?
In Esperanto, Papago refers to a parrot, a bird with language abilities.
Papago supports 13 languages : Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German and Italian.
▶ Main features
1) Text Translation
Real-time text translation for phrases and words
2) Image Translation
Automatic recognition and translation of text in the image by taking a picture and pressing the button
3) Voice Translation
Real-time voice translation to both text and audio
4) Offline translation
Can translate even in offline
5) Conversation Translation
Simultaneously speak in each other’s language when talking one-on-one with a foreigner
6) Handwriting Translation
Handwriting translation that finds the correct word and translation when you write using your finger
7) Website Translation
Automatic translation for all content when you include the URL of a foreign website
8) Papago Mini
Automatic in-screen translation by Papago Mini when you copy the text in any application
9) Dictionary
Dictionary information provided to check additional meanings other than initial translation results
10) Global Conversation
Basic expressions available without a network connections
Be confident anytime, anywhere with your translating partner Papago!
Papago Facebook Like : https://www.facebook.com/NaverPapago
Papago Instagram Follow : https://www.instagram.com/papago_naver/
▶ Required app permissions:
· Microphone : allows voice/conversation translation.
· Camera : allows image translation.
· Save : saves pictures taken.
· Contacts : You can use NAVER login
· Phone : For safe use of NAVER, Device ID may be checked for functions such as verifying the logged in device and changing the login status.
▶ Optional app permissions (you can use the app even without allowing this permission):
· Location : Better translation results are provided based on location information.
※ Available for Android 4.2 and up only.
※ Available on PC and mobile. https://papago.naver.com
※ For app-related issues and errors: https://goo.gl/9LZLRe
Developer Contact No.:
1588-3820
178-1, Green Factory, Jeongja-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 30, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “nhn” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature not checked yet Jun 30, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jun 30, 2026
- Signed byCN=sungho park, OU=application component development team, O=nhn, L=seong nam, ST=kyoung gi do, C=KR
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)08:68:8A:E1:48:F5:7B:5C:DC:3F:D6:FA:52:BC:64:9F:06:39:01:00
- File MD572f0e836046727d596d4ef967a3926df
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (21)
Naver Papago - AI Translator requests 21 permissions, 9 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Naver Papago - AI Translator APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Naver Papago - AI Translator APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 72f0e836046727d596d4ef967a3926df.
