Figma plugin#2 in Translation

Translator

Language superpowers for Figma.

by Dustin Mierau

users
86K
likes
1K
saves
21K
comments
142
Free + $9/mo upgradeWorks inFigma BuzzFigma DesignFigma SlidesFigJam
Price
Free + $9/mo upgrade
Latest version
v30 · Sep 12, 2024
First published
Aug 13, 2019
Publisher
Dustin Mierau
Features

What Translator does

Summarised from Dustin Mierau's description on the Figma Community.

  • (NEW) Mixed text style support

    Translator will transform your carefully crafted mixed text styles to other languages in a way that makes sense for…

  • (NEW) Design translation

    Select and translate individual text layers or select entire groups, sections, or frames.

  • (NEW) Table support

    Select a FigJam table and click Translate. Translator will translate the text from every cell instantly.

  • Support for over 130 languages

  • Integration withFigma's Quick Actions allow you to bypass Translator's…

  • Translator's intelligent selection detection means you can use the same one…

  • Supports both Figma and FigJam

    Not only can you translate text in your Figma documents, you can translate entire frames, tables, text in shapes,…

  • Keyboard input mode for when you need to translate some text quickly that may…

  • Dark mode support

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Overview

About Translator

Translator is a free Figma plugin with a paid upgrade ($9/mo) published by Dustin Mierau in 2019. It works in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam and has 86,415 users and 1,019 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #2 in Translation and #16 in Figma Slides on our lists.

In the developer's words

Translator enables you to translate your text layers to other languages right in Figma. With support for over 130 languages, you can now test your designs in other languages, catch localization layout issues quickly, bring your designs to new locales, and communicate with international team members in Figma and FigJam documents.

Plugin Features

  1. (NEW) Mixed text style support — Translator will transform your carefully crafted mixed text styles to other languages in a way that makes sense for those languages.
  2. (NEW) Design translation — Select and translate individual text layers or select entire groups, sections, or frames. Now you can select an entire design and translate it to another language with a single click.
  3. (NEW) Table support — Select a FigJam table and click Translate. Translator will translate the text from every cell instantly.
  4. Support for over 130 languages.
  5. Integration withFigma's Quick Actions allow you to bypass Translator's interface entirely and translate designs faster.
  6. Translator's intelligent selection detection means you can use the same one button workflow to translate entire layers, groups of layers, or just the selected text of a text layer.
  7. Supports both Figma and FigJam — Not only can you translate text in your Figma documents, you can translate entire frames, tables, text in shapes, sections, and stickies in your FigJam documents too.
  8. Keyboard input mode for when you need to translate some text quickly that may not be available as a text layer in your document: communicating with international teammates, translating text variables, etc.
  9. Dark mode support.
Changelog

What's new

Version 30 · released Sep 12, 2024

  • Added a handy keyboard mode for when you need to translate text that might not be in a document as a text layer. Useful for leaving comments with international teammates, translating text variables, etc. Just click the new keyboard button to toggle between keyboard and text layer translation modes.
  • Also updated the plugin network access manifest to include Translator's UI font provider for the Inter font.
Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Translator can only connect to the 2 domains declared in its manifest: translation.googleapis.com and rsms.me.

  • translation.googleapis.com
  • rsms.me

Extra permissions

  • Can offer paid features through Figma's checkout

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Translator ranks

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FAQ

Translator FAQ

What does Translator do?

Language superpowers for Figma. It's a Figma plugin by Dustin Mierau that runs in Figma Buzz, Figma Design, Figma Slides and FigJam.

Is Translator free?

Partly. Translator is free to install and use, and a paid upgrade on the Figma Community ($9/mo) unlocks the rest.

Is Translator safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Translator can only connect to the 2 domains declared in its manifest: translation.googleapis.com and rsms.me. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Translator?

Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Translator?

By user count, the closest alternatives are CopyDoc Text Kit, Parrot and Translate. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for translation.

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