Import existing translations

Use Import translations when you already have a translated file for content stored in a native project. The importer matches translation keys to the selected source file.

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Before you start

• Upload the matching source file first.
• Add the target locale to the project.
• Prepare a supported translation file with the same keys and compatible structure as the source.
• Confirm your role and project access allow translation writes.

A translation-file import is different from importing a translation memory. A memory supplies reusable suggestions; this import writes translations for a particular source file and locale.

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Import the target file

1. Open Projects, select the native project, and open Files.
2. Open the source file’s context menu and select Import translations. You can also use the action in the file detail panel.
3. Check the source path shown in the dialog.
4. Select Target locale. Check the selection even if a locale is already selected.
5. Under Translation file, select Choose file and choose the translated file.
6. Select Import.

The confirmation says the import has started. Translations appear after processing completes; the confirmation alone does not prove the target content is ready. Keys that do not match the source and empty or whitespace-only target values are skipped. An import does not add new source keys.

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Verify the result

Open the source file with the imported target locale in the Content Editor. Compare representative keys and translations with the file you supplied. Check untranslated strings separately, then download the target file and test it in its destination application. Repeat for each source file and target locale you need to import.

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Resolve import problems

If the same failure returns, contact support with the source path, locale, timestamp, and error message.

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Next

Review translations or continue the migration checklist.