Automatic Product Translation in Magento 2 with ChatGPT – Saving Time and Money
Expanding the offer to new markets is one of the biggest challenges for companies selling online. A key element of successful expansion is translating product descriptions into the target language of the destination country. However, this requires significant financial and time investment. Thanks to the Magento 2 module, integrated with ChatGPT, this process can be fully automated, significantly reducing the costs and time spent on manual translations.
Artificial Intelligence as a Revolution in E-commerce Translations
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasing role in various aspects of business, including translations. Modern language models, like ChatGPT, rely on vast data resources and advanced algorithms that allow for generating fluent, natural, and contextual translations. As a result, even complex technical descriptions and specialized industry terms can be translated with high accuracy. Using AI for translations eliminates errors resulting from literal translations and makes descriptions understandable and appealing to customers in different markets.
Fine-tuning the Model for Better Translation Quality
To further improve the quality of translations, it is possible to conduct a fine-tuning process of the ChatGPT model. This means its additional training in the specific industry, allowing it to better understand specific terms and translation context. For example, if a company deals with the sale of automotive parts, the model can be adjusted to better interpret technical descriptions and abbreviations used in this field. Fine-tuning makes translations even more precise and tailored to the customers’ needs, resulting in better readability and content comprehension.
Product Translation – Key to Global Sales
Companies planning to enter new markets often encounter language barriers. Many companies, especially suppliers and distributors, receive product descriptions in English (EN) or German (DE). Translating them into Polish or another required language typically involves hiring translators or translation agencies, which generates significant costs.
By using the Magento 2 module integrated with ChatGPT, companies can save up to several thousand zlotys per month on translations. ChatGPT offers high-quality, contextual translations that are comparable to professional translation services, but at a much lower cost.
How Does the Automatic Translation Module in Magento 2 Work?
The module was designed with simplicity and process automation in mind. The entire product description translation process involves a few steps:
- Select Products – The user selects products from the list that require translation.
- Specify Target Language – Specify to which language the descriptions should be translated.
- Automatic Translation – The module uses ChatGPT for quick and precise translation of product descriptions.
- Save and Publish – The completed translations are immediately saved in Magento 2.
Cost and Time Savings – Key Benefits
- Significant Cost Reduction – Eliminating the need to hire expensive translation services.
- Speed – Translating hundreds of products takes just a few hours.
- Scalability – Ideal for companies that regularly receive new products to introduce to the market.
- High-quality Translations – With advanced NLP technology, ChatGPT generates naturally sounding texts tailored to the context.
An Ideal Solution for E-commerce
Companies planning an expansion to new markets or frequently working with products received in foreign languages will find excellent support in this module. Automating product description translation allows for quick adaptation of the offer to local customers, which translates into better visibility in search engines and greater buyer trust.
With Magento 2 integrated with ChatGPT, product description translation becomes simple, cost-effective, and highly efficient. This solution can significantly contribute to sales success in international markets.
| Wydanie | Community |
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| Kompatybilność | 2.4.7, 2.4.6, 2.4.5, 2.4.4, 2.4.3, 2.4.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.0 |
1. Introduction
The Mass Translate by ChatGPT module in Magento 2 enables automatic translation of product descriptions, allowing for quick adaptation of the offer to new markets. Translated content is saved in the selected store view.
2. Module Configuration
To configure the module, go to:
Magento 2 Admin Panel → Stores → Configuration → KOWAL → Mass Translate by ChatGPT - Settings
or
Magento 2 Admin Panel → KOWAL.co → Mass Translate by ChatGPT - Settings
2.1. General Settings
- Enable Module – Enables or disables the module.
- OpenAI API Key – API key for communication with ChatGPT, which can be generated here
- Max Translations per Day – Maximum number of products for translation per day.
Determines the limit of products that can be translated in one day. The limit depends on the size of the product descriptions.
2.2. Translation Settings
- Source Language – Language and Store ID selection.
Choose the language from which the content will be translated.
Important! Language selection also means choosing the Store ID, i.e., the store view from which the original texts will be taken.
- Target Language – Target language and Store View selection.
Choose the language to which the products should be translated.
Important! Specifying the target language also means selecting the store view where the translated content will be saved.
- AI Model Instructions – Instructions for ChatGPT.
You can customize commands for ChatGPT.
Example: “Translate the indicated attributes from Polish to English”.
- AI Model – Choice of AI model.
- Attributes to Translate – List of attributes to translate.
Specify which product fields should be translated, e.g.:
• Description (Product Description)
• Image Label (Image Label)
• Instruction (User Instructions)
• Compatibility (Compatibility Data)
3. Performing Product Translation
- Go to Catalog → Products.
- Select products to translate by marking the checkbox next to them.
- Choose the mass translation option.
Click on the action menu and select the translation-related command.
The system will start processing, and the products will be sent to OpenAI.
- You will be automatically redirected to the 'Tasks' section to track the progress.
4. Monitoring Translation Tasks
To check the status of tasks:
- Go to the 'Translations' section.
- You will find a list of all assigned translations with details:.
Status – completed or error.
Products – how many products have been translated.
ChatGPT Model – which AI model was used.
Tokens Input/Output – number of tokens processed in the request.
Instruction – applied AI command.
Language From / Language To – source and target language.
Task Statuses
• completed – translation completed successfully.
• error – translation error.
If the translation failed, check:
• Whether the OpenAI API key entered is correct.
• Whether the selected AI model is supported.
• Whether the daily translation limit has been exceeded.
5. Reviewing and Saving Translated Content
- Go to the 'Product Tasks' section.
- You will find detailed data of the translated products
ID – translation task identifier.
- Status – status of saving the translated text.
SKU – product catalog number.
Store ID – store view where the translations will be saved.
Translated Attributes – translated product fields.
Created At – date of translation execution.
6. Summary
The Mass Translate by ChatGPT module automates product translations, saving time and resources. You can:
- Select language and Store View for translations.
- Monitor translation progress.
- Saved translations are available in the selected store view.
This solution significantly simplifies the management of international product offerings in Magento 2.