The best AI translation tools in 2026
Can AI translation tools really replace human translators? Not quite, but they can still save you tons of time and effort. At Lokalise, we tested the top ten AI translation tools to find out which ones are worth your attention. Whether you need quick document translations, website localization, or real-time multilingual support, we’ve got you covered.
Updated on February 23, 2026·Rachel Wolff How to give AI translation tools more context: A developer's guide to deterministic l10n
You run a clean, well-structured string file through AI translation. The output is linguistically correct, but completely wrong for the UI. This is the context deficit problem. Without structured input about what a string is and where it lives, models default to general-purpose language patterns. The output looks coherent on its own, but breaks when placed in the interface. Most dev teams try to fix this problem by switching models or adjusting prompts. The translation
Updated on April 21, 2026·Rachel Wolff How to create a style guide for human and AI translators
When companies expand into new territories, style guides are one of the many tools that can make sure translated content is consistent, on-brand, and sensitive to local cultures and norms. It's used to define the tone, the formality, the grammar, and other stylistic preferences when targeting different audiences. Understanding what is AI translation can also play a key role in ensuring th
Updated on July 18, 2024·Rachel Wolff AI security: is my translation data safe?
AI-powered tools all share one characteristic: They are powered by large language models (LLMs) like Open AI. Naturally, this has led to many of our customers questioning the security of their data in Lokalise AI. In a recent
Updated on August 29, 2024·Rachel Wolff A new era of localization begins with Lokalise AI
Lokalise AI is a fully automated localization assistant that will change the way you think about translation.
Updated on August 29, 2024·Rachel Wolff Machine translation (MT) VS generative AI for translation: Pros and Cons
Discover the key differences between machine translation (MT) and generative AI translation, and which one is right for you. The first attempt at machine translation was in 1954, when an IBM 701 computer or “electronic brain” automatically translated 60 sentences from Russian into English, proving that machine translation was possible. Despite the time-consumin
Updated on July 9, 2024·Rachel Wolff Introducing AI LQA
Last month, we launched Lokalise AI and early results from our beta customers show that Lokalise AI represents a big step towards the “AI + Human” future of localization. Today we’re doubling down on that future and announcing that we’ve built an AI-powered translation review bot. It’s called AI LQA, and we believe it’ll become a valuable partner to your localization team. When we started building AI L
Updated on June 6, 2023·Stefanos Bournias What is workflow automation (and why you need it)
Workflow automation is all about using software to handle repetitive tasks for you, so you can focus on the work that truly matters. In the context of localization management, think of it as your behind-the-scenes assistant that ensures everything runs smoothly and helps your employees make the most of their workday. For example, your team might be juggling multiple projects, updat
Updated on February 28, 2025·Alexander Pereverzevs