Hi @tina238 , thanks for this. Media translation currently only works for images in the theme, or via metafields, but not product gallery images. We’re always keen to understand use cases - what were you aiming to translate? Feel free to DM if you prefer. Rich
Topic summary
Shopify’s Translate & Adapt feature allows translation of theme images, videos, and metafield media, but does not currently support product gallery images. This limitation affects merchants who need to display localized product images with text overlays (arrows, comparisons, before/after shots) for different language markets.
Community workarounds identified:
- Custom coding using alt-text to show/hide images per language
- Third-party app Weglot (mentioned as having this capability)
- EZ Product Image Translate app - developed by a community member specifically to address this gap, compatible with Translate & Adapt
Current status:
- Multiple merchants requesting native product gallery translation
- One merchant reported setup issues with EZ Product Image Translate (no documentation, unclear usage charges, missing localization)
- Developer responded directly offering email support and clarifying no usage charges exist
- Some merchants confirmed the third-party app works for their multilingual stores
The discussion remains open as merchants await either native Shopify support or reliable third-party solutions for translating product gallery images across different markets and languages.