How to translate Theme

If you want to translate your theme into your preferred language, follow these step-by-step instructions to set up multilingual content for your store.ons

Step 1: Add Your Target Language #

Add the language you want to translate to in your store settings:

1. Go to Settings > Languages
2. Click Add Language
3. Select your desired language (e.g., German)
4. Save the changes

Step 2: Install Shopify Translation App #

Install the official Shopify translation tool:

1. Search for “Translate & Adapt” in the Shopify App Store
2. Install the official Shopify app
3. Complete the setup process

Auto-Translate Option: #

• Click “Auto-translate” button (highlighted in red box) for quick machine translations
• This will automatically translate all your theme’s visual content and changeable content
• Review and edit the results for accuracy

Step 3: Access Theme Content Editor #

Navigate to your theme’s translation settings:

1. Go to Admin > Themes
2. Click Actions on your active theme
3. Select “Edit default theme content”

Step 4: Open the Localize Page #

Access the translation interface:

1. Look for the “Localize” option in your theme editor
2. Click to open the localization page

Step 5: Select Your Language #

Choose the language you want to translate into:

1. Find the language selector dropdown
2. Select your target language from the list
3. The page will update to show translatable content

Step 6: Translate Your Content #

Choose your preferred translation method:

Auto-Translate Option: #

• Click “Auto-translate” for quick machine translations
• Review and edit the results for accuracy

Manual Translation Option: #

• Translate each text element individually
• Provides complete control over translation quality