How to translate LINE messages automatically
Quick Summary: To translate LINE messages automatically, the most efficient method is using an AI-powered translator like Ligo. Unlike manual copy-pasting or LINE's limited official translations, Ligo supports 100+ languages and translates a single message into a target language or multiple languages at once in real-time.
The Common Challenges of LINE Translation
1. Limited Language Support in LINE Official Translators
LINE official translation bots are primarily designed for English-centric communication. This creates a barrier for users who do not use English.
2. Lack of Multi-Language Support
Official bots are restricted to one language pair per chat. In diverse groups, you need multi-language translation to serve everyone at once. Ligo solves this by translating one message into several target languages simultaneously.
3. The LINE "One Bot (LINE Official Account)" Per Group Restriction
LINE allows only one Official Account (OA) in a group chat. You cannot add multiple official translation bots for different languages. Ligo overcomes this by handling up to five languages in a single bot.
4. The "Copy-Paste" Slows Down Conversation Flow
Switching to external apps like Google Translate disrupts the conversational flow. Constant app-switching is time-consuming and makes real-time communication nearly impossible.
Introducing Ligo LINE Translator
Ligo uses advanced Neural Machine Translation (NMT) to provide high-quality, real-time translation directly within LINE.
- 100+ Languages: Translate between English, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, German, Japanese, Filipino, Myanmar, Turkish, and more
- Multi-Language Support: Translate a message into multiple languages at once.
- Easy Setup: Once set up, it translates automatically for every message sent in the group.
How to Set Up Ligo in LINE: A Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Add Ligo as a friend
Search for ID: @Ligo in LINE or visit how to add Ligo as a friend
Step 2: Invite Ligo to Your Group Chat
Go to your group, tap [≡], then tap [Invite], and search for Ligo.
Note: Remove other translation OAs first to allow Ligo to join.
Step 3: Set up your languages
Once Ligo is in your group, type #set followed by the language codes (e.g., #set en th) and send it as a message directly to the group. This message tells Ligo which languages you want it to use for translations.
English en |
Thai th |
Chinese Traditional zh-TW |
Chinese Simplified zh-CN |
Korean ko |
Japanese ja |
Indonesian id |
Vietnamese vi |
Myanmar my |
Khmer km |
Lao lo |
Filipino tl |
German de |
French fr |
Spanish es |
Turkish tr |
Italian it |
Arabic ar |
Portuguese pt |
Hindi hi |
Polish pl |
Greek el |
Russian ru |
View all 100+ codes
Option A: Simple Bidirectional Translation
To translate between two languages, type #set followed by both codes.
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Command:
#set en th - Result: English ↔ Thai (Dual-way translation).
Option B: Multi-Language Setup
For groups with 2+ languages, Ligo translates every message into all other languages in your set.
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Command:
#set en th ja -
Example Workflow:
- English message → translated to Thai & Japanese.
- Thai message → translated to English & Japanese.
- Japanese message → translated to English & Thai.
frequently asked questions
How do I translate English to Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and other languages in LINE?
Once Ligo joins your group, send message #set en followed by the target language code to the group. Ligo will instantly begin translating all messages in the group. See below for the command list for translating English into other languages.
| Translate English To... | Use This Command |
|---|---|
| Thai |
#set en th
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| Chinese Traditional |
#set en zh-TW
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| Chinese Simplified |
#set en zh-CN
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| Korean |
#set en ko
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| Japanese |
#set en ja
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| Indonesian |
#set en id
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| Vietnamese |
#set en vi
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| Myanmar |
#set en my
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| Khmer |
#set en km
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| Lao |
#set en lo
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| Filipino |
#set en tl
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| German |
#set en de
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| French |
#set en fr
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| Spanish |
#set en es
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| Turkish |
#set en tr
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| Italian |
#set en it
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| Arabic |
#set en ar
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| Portuguese |
#set en pt
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| Hindi |
#set en hi
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| Polish |
#set en pl
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| Greek |
#set en el
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| Russian |
#set en ru
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Can I translate one message into multiple languages like Thai and Japanese simultaneously?
Yes. Ligo supports multi-translation. If you have a group with users from Thailand and Japan, use #set en th ja. Ligo will automatically translate every message into the other two languages specified in the setting.