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Google Drive translation plugin

Effortlessly translate your documents in Google Drive with your Smartcat integration.

How to set up the integration

1

Prepare the Google Drive folder

Create a new folder in Google Drive and copy its URL.

2

Create an integration project

Log in to Smartcat, go to the Integrations tab, and select the Google Drive integration tile.

3

Enter folder URL

Paste the URL of the target Google Drive folder.

4

Sign in with Google

Select your Google Account and grant access to Smartcat.

5

Configure and translate

Specify the source and target languages, choose the workflow, and start the translation process.

Enhance your Google Drive translations with Smartcat

Integrate Smartcat with Google Drive to streamline your localization process. 

Benefit from continuous localization flow, automated translation memory updates, and efficient content synchronization. 

Save time, reduce costs, and improve translation quality by automating translations and leveraging Smartcat's collaborative platform.

How to use the Google Drive Smartcat integration

To use the Smartcat Google Drive plugin:

1

Select articles for translation

Select the documents to translate in Google Drive.

2

Translate content with Smartcat AI and human review

Get fast, high-quality translations with AI human workflows

3

Receive translations

Translations are automatically pushed back to Google Drive.

4

Review and publish

Review translations in Google Drive. Your content will then be ready for use.

Smartcat empowers all kinds of teams

Localization managers

Localization managers can streamline their workflow by automatically syncing Google Drive content with Smartcat, ensuring efficient and consistent translations.

Marketers

Marketers can ensure that their campaigns reach a global audience by translating promotional materials, social media content, and other marketing collateral directly within Google Drive.

Product teams

Product teams can localize product documentation, user guides, and support materials efficiently, ensuring that users worldwide have access to accurate and up-to-date information in their native language.

Setting up with the integration has been one of our main use cases and workflows with Smartcat. It’s led to significant quality and turnaround improvements for the translation of the Babbel magazine.

Theresa Hein

Content Strategy and Localization Lead

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Explore our help center for detailed guidance on setting up and using the Smartcat Google Drive translation plugin

Automate and improve Google Drive translation

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Smartcat handle multiple languages in Google Drive?

Smartcat’s integration with Google Drive allows you to translate documents into multiple languages simultaneously. 


By connecting a Google Drive folder to Smartcat, you can manage all your multilingual translation projects directly from within Google Drive. 


This setup ensures seamless project management, with translations automatically updated and synchronized across your documents.

Does the integration support translation memory and glossaries?

Smartcat’s integration with Google Drive fully supports the use of translation memory and glossaries. 


These tools help maintain consistency across all your translated content by reusing previously translated segments and adhering to predefined terminology. 


Smartcat updates the translation memory and glossaries in real time, ensuring that your translations are accurate and consistent with your brand’s language guidelines.

How do I manage my translation team with this integration?

Managing your translation team through Smartcat’s Google Drive integration is straightforward. 


You can assign tasks, set roles, and monitor the progress of your translation projects all within the Smartcat platform. 


The integration allows for collaborative work with both internal team members and external vendors, ensuring efficient communication and workflow management while working on Google Drive content.

Is the Smartcat Google Drive plugin suitable for large-scale projects?

The Smartcat Google Drive plugin is designed to handle large-scale translation projects. 


It offers robust features like automated workflows, real-time collaboration, and scalable translation management, making it suitable for enterprise-level needs. 


Smartcat currently provides translation services to 20% of the Fortune 500 group of companies, ensuring that even the most complex and high-volume projects are managed efficiently and securely.