Adding a new language in Magento

8 Comments 23rd MAR 2009 | Posted by Željko Prša in Magento

As anything in Magento adding a new language is something that requires a certain procedure which we will explain right now and for future reference.

Follow these easy steps and enjoy your multilingual site:

1. Download the desired translation thru Magento connect via admin.
2. Once installed Go to: System -> Manage Stores -> Create store view. Enter the data and save.
3. Now go to: Configuration -> Current Configuration Scope (Select your language from the dropdown) and on the right side under “Locale options” choose the desired language.

Note: Be sure to clear the cache before trying to use your new language.

That’s it, now when you go to the frontend of the site, you’ll notice a dropdown menu allowing the language switching.

Did you clear the cache?

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roman Says
April 6th, 2009 at 2:13

did all this and nothing! I get a language drop box on main page, the link works but it’s all in english. I went to app/local/ and opened some of them up and they are all eng, “eng” so I tried editing them manualy but when I upload my changed versions and view the site there are no changes. Any advice?
Yes I cleared the cache, how do you do that excactly?
Jayesh Says
April 17th, 2009 at 14:27

hi, unfortunately I was not able to install transelation extension. Its failed to install through magento connect manager. Can you clarify me

thank you very much
Tingu Says
June 12th, 2009 at 5:49

Unable to install transelation extension. Its failed to install through magento connect manager. Can you clarify me
vas Says
July 17th, 2009 at 11:22

Hi,

thanks but i cant download the translation extension.. can anyone provide me link…
Željko Prša Says
September 9th, 2009 at 21:13

For those special times when Magento Connect doesn’t work try the following:

1. Go to http://www.magentocommerce.com/langs
2. Click on the “Select” link by the desired language
3. It takes you to the translations page where you can choose the version and theme. Here you click on “Submit” button
4. You are now at the language page and have the option to download the “Full package” via the link provided.

Hope this helps.
anoop Says
October 20th, 2009 at 6:26

for displaying flags instead of the dropdown add this to your app/design/frontend/default/your_theme/layout/page.xml
inside this block…

……….some code…………………………….
……………………..

and comment out
Canvas Prints Says
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:54

Is the same in the enterprise and community versions ? Could any one give me working advice about the difference between the two versions ?
Naved Says
April 29th, 2010 at 13:22

hi there,
Anup could you please send me the code to display flags instead of dropdown.
And if somebody can write the step by step procedure to create multilingual site.because everywhere i got onething that “just install translator”, to create multilingual site instead i m trying to find the exact procedure.I m totally confused wether i need to create category menu for each language or wether it will automatically trnaslate it to the current selected language.

please anyone of you guys out there…plzzzz