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Perez
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Oct 29, 2025

How can I translate html files to another language?

Hi, Our website only has the English version and we need to add a few languages, such as Japanese, French and German. It is a huge and time consuming task if we do this manually, either with a human...
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OhioValley
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Oct 29, 2025

Using the DeepL API to translate HTML files to another language involves a few key steps: extracting the translatable content, sending it to DeepL for translation, and then reinserting the translated content into your HTML files. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Get DeepL API Access
2. Extract Text Content from HTML Files
    Use a script (e.g., Python with BeautifulSoup) to parse your HTML files and extract only the translatable          text, leaving HTML tags intact.
3. Use DeepL API to Translate Text
   Send the extracted text to DeepL's translation API.
   Handle the response to get the translated text.
4. Reintegrate Translated Text into HTML
   Replace the original text with the translated text in your HTML structure.
   Translate HTML files to another language and save the updated HTML files.

DeepL excels with HTML because:

  • Preserves HTML tags and attributes during translation
  • Handles structural elements (divs, spans, paragraphs) properly
  • Maintains links, images, and formatting
  • Can ignore specific content (like code blocks) when configured

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