Translating metafields to another language

Topic summary

Translating Shopify metafields and product filters across languages, including list-type values and filter UI labels.

Key updates:

  • Initially, list-type metafields weren’t translatable; later enabled in Translate & Adapt. Distinction clarified: product metafields vs. custom filters built from them.
  • Filter titles/labels can be localized in Search & Discovery > Filters > Actions > Localization. Staff later confirmed filter values are now translatable if the underlying product metafield values are translated (auto, manual, or via CSV).

How to translate:

  • Metafields with definitions: translate where used (e.g., on the product). Without definitions: use Translations CSV (Settings > Languages > Export).
  • For consistency/bulk: export CSV, narrow to product metafields, translate (e.g., with GOOGLETRANSLATE in Sheets), then reimport.

Reported issues (ongoing):

  • Users can’t find certain metafields in Translate & Adapt; filter values still not translating for some stores; rendering inconsistencies for list outputs (e.g., “Red and White”); can’t use Liquid “| t” on metafields; difficulty overriding a metafield title (“Shipping and Returns”). Screenshots provided.

Status: Partially resolved with new capabilities, but inconsistencies and UI gaps remain. Staff requested examples/screenshots and advised CSV-based bulk translation and Search & Discovery localization.

Summarized with AI on December 19. AI used: gpt-5.

Thanks so much for the clarity here @clem_ay . Filter values are now translatable; since Shopify Editions. If you add translations via auto-translate, manually translating the product metafields on every product in Translate & Adapt, or in bulk via the CSV, you should see the filters 100% translated on your storefront. Let me know if it doesn’t work for you,