Official Support
Start here before using Kenning.
This page explains what to prepare, what each feature does, and where the current limits are. It is written for first-time users, not for developers.
Supported Devices
Before using Kenning, make sure your device meets the minimum requirement.
Kenning currently supports the following iPhone and iPad models and system versions. Speech recognition assets and translation languages still depend on Apple's system-level availability for each language.
System version
- iPhone requires iOS 26 or later
- iPad requires iPadOS 26 or later
iPhone
- iPhone 12 or later
- iPhone SE 3rd generation or later
iPad
- iPad (A16) or later
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- M-series iPad Air / iPad Pro
Before You Need It Offline
Prepare translation and speech resources while you still have a connection.
Offline-ready translation depends on preparation. Install the translation languages you plan to use, and install speech recognition assets for any languages you plan to speak, transcribe, or use in conversation. Kenning checks Apple Translation availability for the selected language pair before translation starts.
Quick setup checklist
- Open Kenning before your trip and choose the language pairs you expect to use.
- Install the required on-device translation languages when Kenning shows they are not installed yet.
- Install the speech recognition assets for the languages you will use.
- Allow microphone and speech recognition permissions when iOS asks.
What this affects
- Voice input needs the speech language installed.
- Conversation mode needs speech support for both sides.
- Video and audio translation need speech-to-text before translation.
- Text typed by hand does not need microphone permission.
How To Use The Main Features
Pick the source that matches your situation.
Typed text
Paste or type the text, choose the source and target languages, then translate when text translation is ready.
Conversation
Choose two languages. Record one person at a time. Kenning translates after the recording stops and can speak the result aloud.
Photos
Take or import a photo, choose horizontal or vertical text, and let OCR pull the words into the translation flow.
Video and audio
Choose a media file with speech. Kenning prepares the audio, transcribes it, then translates the transcript.
History
Open History to review recent translations with their source text, translated text, language pair, source type, and time.
FAQ
Common first-time questions
Do I only need to download speech recognition assets for offline translation?
No. Speech assets are required for speech-to-text, including voice input, media transcription, and conversation. Text translation also needs Apple Translation support and the required on-device translation languages for the selected language pair.
Is conversation translation simultaneous?
No. Kenning is turn-based. One person records, Kenning translates after recording, then the translation can be played aloud.
Can it translate vertical text in photos?
Yes. When importing or taking a photo, choose Vertical Text when the writing is vertical. You can also choose the column order before OCR runs.
Does photo translation replace text on the original image?
No. Kenning extracts text from the image and translates that text. It does not redraw the translated words back onto the photo.
Can I translate a video?
Kenning can use the speech in a video. It extracts or prepares the audio, turns speech into text, then translates the transcript. It does not create a finished subtitled video.
Can I rely on it for legal or medical wording?
Use Kenning for understanding and drafts. For legal, medical, contractual, or other high-risk content, have the final wording checked by a qualified person.
Useful Links
Need more context?
Read the product overview if you are deciding whether Kenning fits your needs, or use this support page to prepare translation languages and speech recognition assets before you travel.