Access Translation History with Transcy

Never lose your translation work again with Transcy's comprehensive Translation History feature. Every successful translation is automatically saved, giving you complete control over your content versions and the confidence to experiment with different translation approaches.

Whether you're refining translations or need to recover previous versions, Translation History ensures your work is always protected and accessible.

Table of Contents

I. Understanding Translation History

II. Viewing Your Translation History

III. Backup Storage by Plan

IV. Reverting to Previous Translations

V. Important Scenarios

1. External App Overwrites
2. Plan Changes
3. App Uninstallation

I. Understanding Translation History

Translation History automatically captures every successful translation you create, regardless of which translation engine or payment method you use. This comprehensive backup system ensures you never lose valuable translation work.

What Gets Saved:

• Successful translations using any engine (OpenAI, Google, DeepL, etc.)
• Both API key and pay-per-use translation methods
• Complete translation content with timestamps

What Doesn't Get Saved:

• Failed translations due to errors
• Canceled processes before completion
• Incomplete translation attempts

II. Viewing Your Translation History

Access your complete translation timeline through the dedicated Translation History interface:

NavigateTranslation → Edit translation (pencil) → click into your translation→  on the bottom left corner of the box will have Version history (look like a clock)

Each Version Shows:

• Translation Tool: Which engine was used (OpenAI, Baidu, Google, etc.)
• Timestamp: Exact date and time of completion (e.g., 05/03/2025, 14:30)
• Version Number: Easy identification of each backup

View Full Content:
Click any version to see the complete translated text in detail:

III. Backup Storage by Plan

Your backup storage automatically adjusts based on your Transcy plan:

Basic Plan:

• Current version + 1 backup version
• New backup replaces the previous one

Growth Plan:

• Current version + 2 backup versions
• Oldest backup deleted when limit exceeded

Premium Plan:

• Current version + 3 backup versions
• Maintains 3 most recent backups

Enterprise Plan:

• Current version + 3 backup versions
• Maximum backup protection included

Example Storage Flow:
→ Day 1: Create Version 1 (saved as backup)
→ Day 2: Create Version 2 (both V1 and V2 saved)
→ Day 5: Create Version 4 (V1 deleted, keeping V2, V3, V4)
→ Day 6: Translation error occurs (no new backup created)

IV. Reverting to Previous Translations

Easily restore any previous translation version with the Revert function:

How Revert Works:
→ Select the version you want to restore
→ Click "Use this version" in the Translation History
→ Chosen version becomes current translation
→ Previous current version moves to backup history

Example Revert Process:
If you have versions V1, V2, V3 in history and V4 as current:

• Choose Revert V2
• V2 becomes your current translation
• History updates to: V4, V3, V1 (in chronological order)
• Your usage quota remains unchanged

V. Important Scenarios

1. External App Overwrites

Protection Against Third-Party Changes:
When external apps (like Translate&Adapt) sync translations to Transcy:

→ Current translation automatically backed up before overwrite
→ External translation becomes current version
→ Your original work remains safe in backup history
→ Easy restoration if you prefer your previous version

2. Plan Changes

Downgrading Your Plan:
When you downgrade (e.g., Premium to Growth):

• Excess backups are removed (oldest versions deleted first)
• Most recent backups preserved according to new plan limits
• Current version always protected

Example: Premium (3 backups) → Growth (2 backups)

• Keeps: Current + 2 most recent backups
• Removes: Oldest backup version

3. App Uninstallation

Data Retention Policy:

• 90-day storage after app removal
• Full recovery possible within retention period
• Complete translation history preserved during grace period

Questions about Translation History or need help accessing your backups? Contact our support team through LiveChat in your app or email us at support@transcy.io

Updated on: 24/06/2025