Multilanguage Management & DeepL Integration

Overview

Automated translation workflow for Contao CMS that doesn't require copying content between language versions manually. Powered by DeepL for accuracy that doesn't sound like robots wrote it.

Standard Contao multilanguage setups make you duplicate every article, news item, and content element across language variants. Change something in German? Copy it to English and Polish manually. Our DeepL integration adds a translation button to Contao's backend. Click it, select target languages, and watch content translate automatically. Editors review and adjust translations inline. Version history tracks changes across all languages. Works with articles, news, events, FAQ modules, and custom content elements.

Key Features

• One-click translation for articles, news, events, and content elements
• Batch translation for entire page structures or content archives
• Inline translation editor with source and target text side-by-side
• Automatic glossary management for brand terms and technical vocabulary
• Translation memory to reuse previous translations and maintain consistency
• Cost tracking and usage reports for DeepL API consumption

Use Cases

• International businesses maintaining product catalogs in multiple languages without duplicate data entry
• News sites publishing breaking content that needs immediate translation for all language markets
• Corporate websites syncing policy updates, legal notices, and company information across regions
• E-commerce sites translating product descriptions, category pages, and promotional content

How It Integrates

The extension adds a translation button to Contao's content element editor and article manager. When you request translation, it sends the content to DeepL's API with context about content type and target audience. Results return with formatting preserved. The system maintains a translation memory database that stores previous translations for reuse. Glossary entries ensure brand names, product codes, and technical terms translate consistently. Compatible with Contao 4.13+ and 5.x.