Language Detector

Automatically detect the language of any text

Instantly detect and identify the language of any text snippet. Our free Language Detector supports hundreds of languages, making it essential for international content management, translation, and text analysis.

Detect the language of any text automatically. Supports 400+ languages using advanced n-gram analysis. Press Ctrl+Enter to detect.

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About Language Detection

How it works: This tool uses n-gram analysis to identify the language of text. It compares character patterns in your text against patterns from 400+ languages.

Accuracy tips: For best results, provide at least 50 words. Short texts (under 10 words) may produce less reliable results.

Supported languages: Supports all major world languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, and 400+ more.

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How to Use

Step-by-step guide 3 steps

1 Paste Text: Input the text snippet in the unknown language into the detection field.
2 Analyze: Click "Detect Language" to initiate the deep analysis.
3 View Result: The tool instantly identifies the most likely language (e.g., English, French, Japanese) and often provides a confidence score. Identify language of text now!

FAQ

Common questions 3 questions

Is the Language Detector accurate for short snippets?

Accuracy is high for full sentences and paragraphs; very short snippets (1-2 words) may confuse the algorithm.

Does it differentiate dialects?

It typically identifies the root language (e.g., Spanish) but may struggle with subtle dialect differences (e.g., American vs. British English).

Can it detect multiple languages in one text?

Advanced versions can often analyze mixed-language text and report the percentage breakdown.

Use Cases & Examples

Real-world applications 3 examples

Customer Service

Instantly route incoming customer support requests or emails to the correct language-speaking agent.

Content Categorization

Automatically sort large volumes of scraped web content by language for translation or analysis.

Translation Preparation

Use the text analysis tool to verify the source language before sending a document to a translation service.