Localization Tips and Product Updates

In September 2024, we deployed 360 times and closed 265 tickets from our task manager, including bug fixes and improvements. Below is the selection of the new things we’re most excited about, like fine-tuning results visualization, the ability to fine-tune models based on TM data, the AI Automator app, updated Crowdin Docs website and developers portal, and more.

In August 2024, we deployed 170 times and closed 340 tickets from our task manager, including bug fixes and improvements. Below is the selection of the new things we’re most excited about like our first AI Agent for Proofreading, AI QA checks, and more.

Welcome to the July 2024 Crowdin update. This month, we've added the Pre-Translation Efficiency Report, improved Amazon and DeepL MT integrations, and introduced the AI Token Usage Report. You'll also find support for new AI models, new QA checks for subtitles, and the ability to set default TM and glossaries for projects. Plus, explore new apps in the Crowdin Store. Read on for the details.

In June, we introduced screenshot-enhanced translation using multimodal AI models such as GPT-4, potentially improving translation quality for UI projects. We also introduced automatic AI pre-translation and revamped AI management features, including sample prompts and a simplified UI. Improved user management in Crowdin Enterprise now supports bulk operations and detailed role tracking. New APIs and EU data residency capabilities increase flexibility and compliance.

Meeds is a decentralized platform that uses blockchain technology to manage communities and incentivize engagement. The platform’s mission is to reward community contributions fairly and transparently, enhancing global collaboration and inclusivity. Patrice Lamarque, Community Lead at Meeds DAO, shared insights into their localization journey and the significant improvements achieved through integrating Crowdin (creating Meeds app). <table> <thead> <tr> <th>SUMMARY</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th>Company</th> <td>Meeds DAO</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Industry</th> <td>Decentralized Community Management Platform</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="text-nowrap">Translation Approach</th> <td>Translation by Community Contributors</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li>Translation Memory</li> <li>Automated Content Delivery</li> <li>Crowdin API</li> <li>Screenshots and WYSIWYG Views</li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/github-action" target="blank"> GitHub Crowdin Action </a> </li> <li>Community Contributors</li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/meeds" target="blank"> Meeds app </a> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Key Results</th> <td> <ul> <li>Enabled translations into multiple languages</li> <li>Reached a diverse global community</li> <li>Streamlined translation process</li> <li>Enhanced community engagement through incentivization</li> <li>Created Meeds - Crowdin app</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Localized Content</th> <td> <ul> <li>White papers</li> <li>Software User Interface</li> <li>Resources</li> <li>Community-generated content</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

May 2024 brings exciting updates to Crowdin, enhancing the translation process and user experience. The new Assist feature integrates AI with the Crowdin Editor, allowing for more intuitive and interactive AI-assisted translations. We've also introduced the Crowdin Context Harvester CLI, which is basically AI providing a better context for localization keys from your code. Additionally, there are significant improvements to the Translation Memory management page and a new AI/CroQL filtering option in the Editor.

Crowdin's April 2024 upgrades focus on enhancing localization processes with revamped glossary management, refined AI integration, and improved reporting features. Developers benefit from the newly introduced Crowdin API Client for Go, which simplifies API interaction, and more.