Prepare a Bulk Translation Batch

Use the bulk translation wizard to select source content, choose target languages, and select a translation engine. Start with a small batch so you can check the output before translating more content.

Before preparing a batch

• Confirm your Polylang languages and translation pairs are configured.
• Choose posts or pages whose post type is enabled for translation by Polylang.
• Make sure you can edit the source items and create or edit their target-language translations.
• Configure and verify a provider using AI Providers and Translation Settings.

Prepare and start the batch

1. In the WordPress dashboard, open the relevant Posts or Pages list.
2. Select the checkboxes beside the source posts or pages you want to translate.
3. Click Translate Selected above or below the list table.
4. In Select Target Languages, select the language or languages you need. Use Select All or Unselect All if helpful, then review the selected languages carefully.
5. Click Next: Choose Provider.
6. Under Choose Translation Engine, select an available provider. If a provider is disabled because it is not active or configured, finish its setup first. For WordPress AI Connectors, check that the provider is activated and connected.
7. Review the summary showing the selected posts, languages, and total translations.
8. Click Start Bulk Translation and follow the progress view.

Keep the first batch manageable

The bulk-start REST endpoint accepts up to 100 source post IDs and 50 target languages in one request. A larger request is rejected, so keep each run within those limits. The wizard’s summary helps you see how many post-language translations you are about to start.

• Start with a few representative posts and one target language.
• Check titles, content, links, formatting, and language relationships before expanding the batch.
• If you use Chrome Built-in AI, review its supported browser and language-pair requirements in Use Built-in AI Translation.
• Check Monitor Bulk Translation Progress after starting the batch.

Screenshot to add: [Bulk translation language and provider selection]