Internationalization plugins for Payload CMS
Internationalization plugins for Payload CMS: translation management, locale fallbacks, language detection and machine translation for multilingual sites.
Internationalization plugins extend Payload CMS localization — translation management, locale fallbacks and language detection — so a single project serves many languages and regions.
What these plugins cover
- Per-field and per-document localization
- Locale fallback chains
- Automatic language detection
- Machine translation and translation memory
- RTL and regional formatting
- Translation workflow and review
Localizing content vs UI
Payload localizes content fields natively; these plugins add bulk translation, fallbacks and review on top. Pair with SEO for hreflang and AI for auto-translation.
See also content management, SEO and the editor.
AI Localization
Provides AI-powered content translation for Payload CMS using OpenAI.
Translations
Manage UI translations in Payload CMS with automatic string collection.
Frequently asked questions
How do these plugins handle locales in Payload CMS?
They build on Payload's localized fields, adding fallback chains, bulk translation and review so each locale stays complete and consistent.
Can content be translated automatically?
Yes — i18n plugins can call machine-translation or AI providers to draft translations across locales, which editors review before publishing.
Are these i18n plugins free?
Yes — the plugins are open-source and free; only third-party machine-translation APIs may bill for usage.