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FAQ: Do I enable auto translation for product content?

Managing translations across your entire store can feel overwhelming, especially when you have content from various apps and integrations. The good news? Transcy's Third-party translation feature makes this effortless by automatically translating content without requiring manual intervention.

This guide shows you how to activate AI-powered automatic translation for third-party content and helps you navigate product limit considerations to maximize your translation efficiency.

Table of Contents



I. Understanding Third-Party Translation

II. Enabling Automatic Translation

III. Managing Product Translation Limits
Default Limit Overview
Common Limit Scenarios

IV. Solutions for Translation Limits

V. Best Practices for Efficient Translation

I. Understanding Third-Party Translation



Third-party translation is Transcy's smart solution for automatically translating content from external apps and integrations. Instead of manually clicking "Translate" for each piece of content, this feature uses AI translation to handle everything seamlessly in the background.

Key benefits:
Automatic processing - No manual translation buttons needed
AI-powered accuracy - Smart translation that understands context
Time-saving - Focus on growing your business while translations happen automatically
Comprehensive coverage - Works with various third-party apps and content types

II. Enabling Automatic Translation



Setting up automatic translation is straightforward:

Step 1: Navigate to Markets in your Transcy dashboard
Step 2: Click on the Language tab
Step 3: Select your target language (this becomes your editable language)
Step 4: Enable the Third-party app function

For more details, please refer to this How to Translate Third-Party App Content with Transcy

Third-party translation setup
Once enabled, Transcy will automatically detect and translate content from third-party sources, creating a seamless multilingual experience for your customers.

III. Managing Product Translation Limits



1. Default Limit Overview



Transcy includes translation for up to 1,000 product pages in your default plan. This generous limit covers most small to medium-sized stores effectively. However, as your business grows, you might need additional capacity.

Why limits exist:
Ensures optimal performance across all user accounts
Maintains translation quality standards
Provides predictable resource allocation

2. Common Limit Scenarios



You might encounter these situations when approaching your translation limit:

Scenario 1: Limit Reached Notification
Limit reached notification

Scenario 2: Partial Translation Availability
Partial translation limit
Don't worry - these notifications simply help you make informed decisions about your translation strategy.

IV. Solutions for Translation Limits



When you encounter translation limits, you have several flexible options:

Option 1: Strategic Third-Party Translation
Enable third-party translation as described above
Focus your manual translation efforts on your most important 1,000 products
Let AI handle the rest automatically

Option 2: Selective Translation Approach
Turn off the limit popup
Filter for "Un-translated pages"
Select the specific number of pages within your current limit
Prioritize your best-selling or most important products

Option 3: Immediate Translation
Click "Translate now" on the popup
Let Transcy translate products in priority order until reaching your limit
Perfect for getting maximum coverage quickly

Option 4: Expand Your Capacity
Extend your resource limit by purchasing additional product quota, please refer to Extend Your Resource Limits in Transcy for more details.
Upgrade to a higher plan for increased limits and additional features
Scale your translation capacity as your business grows

V. Best Practices for Efficient Translation



Maximize your translation effectiveness:

Prioritize high-impact products - Translate your best-sellers and featured items first
Use third-party translation strategically - Let AI handle routine content while you focus on premium products
Regular review and optimization - Periodically review translations and adjust as needed
Plan for growth - Consider your expansion timeline when choosing translation limits

Pro tip: Combine automatic third-party translation with selective manual translation to create a comprehensive multilingual strategy that fits your budget and business goals.

Conclusion



Enabling automatic translation for third-party content transforms your multilingual store management from a time-consuming task into an effortless, automated process. Whether you're working within the default 1,000 product limit or scaling beyond it, Transcy provides flexible solutions that grow with your business.

The key is choosing the approach that best matches your current needs while keeping future growth in mind. With automatic translation handling the heavy lifting, you can focus on what matters most - connecting with customers worldwide and growing your international sales.

If you need further guidance or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team through LiveChat in your app or email us at support@transcy.io

Updated on: 28/05/2025

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