Shopify lets you translate your forms into multiple languages. This means customers can view your forms in their preferred language, making it easier to reach international customers and improve your conversion rates.
How to translate your Shopify forms
Before you start: You need to add and publish a language to your store first. If you haven’t done this yet, go to your store’s language settings to add a new language.
Translation methods: Shopify offers two ways to translate your forms:
- Auto-translate: Available for stores with English as the primary language. Shopify automatically translates your content for supported languages like French, German, Spanish, Japanese, and many others.
- Manual translation: You can add your own translations for any supported language. This gives you more control over the messaging and tone.
For new forms: When creating a new form, you can add translations during the setup process by following the standard form creation steps.
For existing forms:
- From your Shopify admin, go to Forms
- Click the form you want to translate
- In the Languages section, find the language you want to translate to
- Choose your translation method:
- Auto-translate: Click “Translate” next to the language, then “Review” to preview and edit the translations before saving
- Manual translate: Click “Translate” and fill in your own translations in each field
Your forms will now automatically display in the customer’s language based on your store’s language settings.
Conclusion
Translating your Shopify forms into multiple languages is a simple way to make your store more accessible to international customers. With both automatic and manual translation options, you can choose the method that works best for your business. This feature helps create a better shopping experience for customers worldwide and can lead to more conversions from international markets.
