Updated 10 November 2026
How it works
- Open the chat. An email in another language shows a line such as “Show in English”.
- Tap it to read the translation; the original stays one tap away.
- Write your reply in your own language. Penvia shows the translated text in a preview.
- Check it, then send. The email says which language it was sent in.
You can choose to always translate a contact.
Private by design
Translation uses Apple’s on-device translation. Your device downloads each language once; the email text is not sent to Penvia or to a translation service.
Who uses it
Teams answering international clients and guests, people working across languages, and anyone who receives the occasional email they can’t read. With Desk, a whole team can work in one shared mailbox.
Questions
Which languages are supported?
The languages Apple’s on-device translation supports on your device and system version.
Does it work offline?
Once a language is downloaded, translation runs on your device.
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