Microsoft Translator dropped offline mode. We didn't.
In June 2025, Microsoft Translator v6.0 removed offline language packs and camera translation entirely — the app now needs the cloud for everything. If you relied on it on planes or abroad, Rasterdeck Translator does what it used to do and more: voice-to-voice and camera translation, fully offline, on your device.
| Rasterdeck Translator | Microsoft Translator (v6+, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Offline translation | Everything on-device, 40+ languages | Removed in v6.0 (June 2025) — now 100% cloud |
| Voice-to-voice offline | Yes | No — voice requires internet |
| Camera / OCR translation | Yes, offline (OCR tier) | Discontinued in v6.0 |
| Runs on your device (private) | Yes — nothing leaves your phone | Translations processed in the Azure cloud |
| Multi-device group conversation | No | Yes (online) — Microsoft wins this one |
| Platforms | Android | iOS + Android (Windows app retired) |
| Feature stability | One-time purchase — features are yours | Major features removed without notice in 2025 |
| Cost | One-time — from $2.99, free trial | Free |
To be fair: Microsoft Translator is free, has a genuinely useful multi-device group-conversation mode, and runs on iOS too. But if the reason you installed a translator was working without a connection — that's the exact feature Microsoft deleted, and the one this app is built around. See how offline actually works here, or compare us against Google Translate.
Common questions
Does Microsoft Translator still work offline?
No. Microsoft removed offline language packs and camera translation from the app in 2025, so it is now cloud only.
What is a good offline alternative to Microsoft Translator?
Rasterdeck Translator does voice and photo translation fully offline on the device, as a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Does Rasterdeck do group conversations?
No. Microsoft Translator has a multi-device group mode. Rasterdeck focuses on fully offline one-to-one voice and photo translation.
Is Rasterdeck Translator on iPhone?
Not yet. It is Android only at this time, while Microsoft Translator is on both platforms.
Is it a subscription?
No. It is a one-time purchase from 2.99 USD.
Free trial, then a one-time purchase — no subscription. Standard $2.99, OCR $9.99, Pro $19.99, or Everything $24.99.