I would like the ability to translate as well +1
Topic summary
Main issue: Merchants want to localize/translate the “Download Now” button text in Shopify’s Digital Downloads app. App content isn’t available via Online Store → Theme → Edit language, so the button text can’t be changed there.
Shopify response: A staff member confirmed the button text isn’t customizable and the Language Editor doesn’t apply to apps. They offered to forward the feature request to the development team.
Community feedback: After nearly a year, merchants asked for updates, noting this request has recurred since at least 2016. Additional users expressed support (+1) and requested localization.
Workaround (community-proposed): Add custom CSS in theme code (Assets → base.css) targeting .sdd-download-button to hide the text (text-indent) and replace it with a universal download icon via the ::after pseudo-element (external image URL). This avoids language-specific text; padding/margins can be adjusted. Note: The CSS code snippet is central to this workaround.
Status/outcome: No official feature to change the button text has been delivered. The thread remains open with an unofficial, code-based workaround as the only solution so far.
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