Winged letters

Letters from across the world, delivered to you.

Find pen pals from different cultures, write letters, share photos. Every letter has its own story — and every story has wings.

Free on iOS and Android. Write your first letter today.

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Features

A new way to write letters.

Letbird brings together the speed of digital and the warmth of a real letter. Every detail is designed to feel like the real thing.

01

The world at your door

Meet pen pals from hundreds of countries and live a thousand other lives.

The world at your door
02

A real letter feel

Pick your paper, font, envelope and stamp. Each letter is one of a kind.

A real letter feel
03

Tell stories with photos

Add the city you live in, the food you love, the small moments that matter.

Tell stories with photos
04

Match by interests

AI-powered matching finds the pen pals who fit you best.

Match by interests
05

Privacy first

You're in control. Letters are end-to-end encrypted; only your story is shared.

Privacy first
06

No language barrier

Built-in translation lets you write in your language and read in theirs.

No language barrier
How it works

Send your first letter in three steps.

Finding a pen pal has never been this easy.

  1. 01

    Create your profile

    Share your interests, the languages you speak and where you write from.

  2. 02

    Find a pen pal

    Browse personalized matches and choose who to write to.

  3. 03

    Write and send

    Pick your paper and stamp; let your letter take flight.

See the app

Every screen is a small ritual.

From mailbox to writing desk — every detail is carefully crafted.

  • Your mailbox

    All incoming and outgoing letters, in one place.

  • Pen pals

    Discover the people who fit you best.

  • Writing desk

    Pick your paper, font, envelope and stamp.

  • A new letter

    See the notification and unwrap your little surprise.

What our users say

Thousands of letters, thousands of new friendships.

  • “I have a pen pal in Tokyo; every letter feels like a tiny trip. Letbird opened a whole new world for me.”

    Elif K. Istanbul
  • “Letters arriving slowly is my favorite part. I forgot how good waiting feels.”

    Mert A. Izmir
  • “I started to improve my English; now I have friends on three continents. Translation is a gem.”

    Zeynep T. Ankara
Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know.

  • Yes. You can download Letbird and start writing for free. Premium adds unlimited letters and special paper / stamp collections, but it is fully optional.

  • We suggest pen pals based on your interests, the languages you speak and the countries you want to write to. You decide who to write to.

  • Letters intentionally take a little time to arrive — usually a few hours to a day — to give you the feeling of a real letter. Enjoy the wait.

  • Letbird's built-in translation lets you read each letter in your language and write in yours. More than 50 languages are supported.

  • All letters are end-to-end encrypted. Sharing your identity is fully your choice; nobody can reach you unless you allow it.

  • Letbird supports iOS 14+ and Android 8.0+, including tablets.

  • Go to Settings → Account → Delete account inside the app to permanently remove your account and all letter history.

  • Email info@letbird.com any time. We typically respond within 24 hours.

Ready?

Write your first letter today.

Join more than half a million people. A reply from across the world might already be on its way.