{"id":1289,"date":"2025-12-30T12:05:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/posts\/\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T08:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T07:22:25","slug":"work-smarter-not-harder-2-new-workflow-boosts-for-image-translate","status":"publish","type":"marketing-post","link":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/nl\/posts\/work-smarter-not-harder-2-new-workflow-boosts-for-image-translate\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Smarter, Not Harder: 2 New Workflow Boosts for Image Translate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing product image translations in Shopify should be fast. Two new workflow improvements in the Translate Product Images app reduce the time spent on routine image translation tasks. One targets bulk operations: translating large batches of images across your catalogue without waiting. The other targets product updates: automatically detecting when you add or change a product image and queueing it for translation without manual intervention. Both changes are live now and active for all users of the <a href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/translate-product-images-shopify\/\">Translate Product Images app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TLDR:<\/strong> We\u2019ve launched two major updates to streamline your workflow! You can now <strong>reuse existing Shopify files<\/strong> directly within the app (no more downloading and re-uploading) and <strong>prepare translations for unpublished languages<\/strong>. These features allow you to build a perfectly localized store behind the scenes before going live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/image-translate-easy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DOW<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/image-translate-easy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLOAD THE APP HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanding your store into new markets shouldn&#8217;t feel like a chore. Our goal has always been to make <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/translate-product-images-shopify\/\">translating your visual content<\/a> as seamless as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re excited to announce <strong>two major workflow improvements<\/strong> designed to save you time and give you more control over how you manage your store\u2019s localized content. Whether you\u2019re tired of the &#8220;download-upload&#8221; loop or want to perfect your store before the big reveal, these updates are for you. You can even check them off your <a href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/posts\/the-complete-shopify-international-selling-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international selling checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Translate Shopify Images Faster | 2 New Workflow Boosts\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KbLSjjaDD9E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Stop the Re-upload Loop: Reuse Your Shopify Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know the drill: You\u2019ve already painstakingly uploaded your product images to Shopify. Previously, if you wanted to translate an image, you often had to download it to your computer and then re-upload it to our app. It was tedious and, frankly, it just wasted your storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution: A Unified File Picker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve introduced a new <strong>unified file picker<\/strong> that connects directly to your existing Shopify library. You no longer have to choose between &#8220;local&#8221; or &#8220;cloud&#8221;: it\u2019s all in one place. This makes it easier than ever to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/posts\/how-to-show-different-product-images-for-different-languages-in-shopify\/\">show different product images for different languages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Search Instantly:<\/strong> Find the exact image you need by searching for the filename.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Context Matters:<\/strong> See filenames and alt text right in the picker to ensure you&#8217;re grabbing the right version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zero Redundancy:<\/strong> Stop cluttering your computer with duplicate image files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use it:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to your <strong>Product Translation<\/strong> page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>\u201c+\u201d<\/strong> icon to add an image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>\u201cSelect file\u201d<\/strong> to upload a new one, OR simply browse your <strong>Shopify files<\/strong> displayed below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the search bar to find a specific asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click to select, and you\u2019re done!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2083\" src=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-1024x833.png 1024w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-768x625.png 768w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-1536x1250.png 1536w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-Helium-2025-12-30-at-12.06.10@2x-2048x1667.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Launch Like a Pro: Prepare Translations Before Publishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First impressions are everything. One of the biggest requests we\u2019ve received is the ability to work on translations for a language before it goes live on the storefront. Previously, you could only edit languages that were already published, which often led to a &#8220;mad dash&#8221; to finish translations the moment you hit publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Solution: &#8220;Show Unpublished Languages&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now work behind the scenes. We\u2019ve added a toggle that lets you prepare every single image translation while a language is still in &#8220;Draft&#8221; mode in Shopify. This is essential for maintaining a professional look when <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/posts\/localizing-product-labels-and-packaging-images-for-multi-language-shopify-stores\/\">localizing product labels and packaging images<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep in Advance:<\/strong> Get your French, Spanish, or Japanese store ready weeks before you actually launch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Rushing:<\/strong> Take the time to ensure your translations are culturally accurate and visually perfect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seamless Launch:<\/strong> When you finally hit &#8220;Publish&#8221; in Shopify, your translated images will be there waiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use it:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Settings<\/strong> page in the Image Translate app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable the toggle: <strong>\u201cShow unpublished languages.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head back to the translation editor. You\u2019ll now see your draft languages in the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your translations at your own pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once everything looks perfect, publish the language within your Shopify admin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1047\" src=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-1024x419.png 1024w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-768x314.png 768w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-1536x628.png 1536w, https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CleanShot-CleanShot-2025-12-30-at-12.06.50@2x-2048x838.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We aren&#8217;t stopping here! We are currently working on even faster ways to bulk-edit image text and improved AI-detection for complex backgrounds. This will be particularly helpful for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/posts\/managing-product-infographics-across-multiple-languages-in-shopify\/\">managing product infographics<\/a> across multiple markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Have feedback?<\/strong> We build these features based on your suggestions! If there is a workflow bottleneck slowing you down, let us know.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to try these new features?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in to your Shopify dashboard and open <strong>Image Translate<\/strong> to see these improvements in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/image-translate-easy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try it Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need a hand?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Browse the Guides:<\/strong> Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ page<\/a> for more tips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Support:<\/strong> Have questions? Our team is here to help at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions: Image Translation Workflow Improvements for Shopify<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save time with our new Shopify file picker and prepare image translations for unpublished languages before your next store launch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1293,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":""},"class_list":["post-1289","marketing-post","type-marketing-post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"related_apps":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/marketing-post\/1289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/marketing-post"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/marketing-post"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newcraft.dev\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}