Instant App Language Switcher now includes Auto Translate
The Instant App language switcher was updated to include Auto translate (beta) in the June 2024 Update of ArcGIS Online. It is available in 11 Instant Apps templates: 3D Viewer, Atlas, Attachment Viewer, Basic, Nearby, Zone Lookup, Media Map, Interactive Legend, Slider, Sidebar, and Portfolio.
What is automatic translation?
Auto translate is a new feature in ArcGIS Instant Apps designed to help you translate your app-authored text in Instant Apps. Auto-translate uses machine translation to translate app-authored text into multiple languages automatically. Please visit the Language Switcher blog for more information on what types of text are translated with the Language Switcher. Machine translation is not intended to replace human translators.
Auto translation leverages Microsoft's Azure AI Translator Service, a cloud-based neural machine translation service. Automatic translation in Instant Apps follows ArcGIS Online's data security and privacy guidelines.
How can I access auto translate in Instant Apps?
To access the auto translate feature, open the configuration of an Instant App that has the language switcher. Navigate to the Language Switcher section. Add one or more languages to translate text into, then open the Translation configuration.
The translation configuration's top menu now includes a new Auto translate option. Clicking on this will begin the auto translation.
Auto translated text can be generated for one or more languages. To generate for languages that already have translations in the configuration, enable the option “Replace existing translations”.
What languages are supported?
ArcGIS Instant Apps support all the languages supported in ArcGIS Online. For a complete list, visit the documentation. These languages are supported through ArcGIS Online. Additional language support is being considered for a future release. Additional languages will be supported for app-authored text. It would not support Esri-defined text.
Will automatic translation cost ArcGIS Online credits?
Esri has not yet made a final decision on this direction. While in beta, the use of Auto Translate is free.
Will the language switcher (which includes auto-translate) be added to more Instant Apps?
Language switcher is currently available in 11 Instant Apps; it will be added to the majority of Instant Apps by the end of 2024.
Where should I post my feedback?
Please share your feedback or questions with the Esri community.