Mindsmith includes several tools for translation and localization so you can adapt content for a global audience without creating unnecessary complexity. This guide explains what languages are supported, how to generate and translate lessons, and the different options available for managing multilingual content.

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Mindsmith currently supports generating and editing lessons in 77 languages. This means you can create new content directly in the target language or translate existing material later.

If the language you need is not listed, you can reach out to Mindsmith Support to request additional options.

Mindsmith automatically detects right-to-left languages: Arabic, Dari, Hebrew, Pashto, Persian, and Urdu. When your lesson language is set to an RTL language, all text tiles, question tiles, interactive tiles, and navigation elements will render in right-to-left direction. No manual configuration is required.

Language features vary by subscription tier:

When you know from the outset that a lesson should be delivered in a specific language, you can set this at the storyboard stage.

All lesson text, including AI-generated audio narration and video captions, will be created in that language from the beginning. For example, selecting French here means your compliance training module will be produced directly in French, avoiding the need for later translation.

You may need to provide an existing lesson or course in a different language. Mindsmith offers two approaches, each designed for different localization scenarios.

On Business+ plans, you can house multiple translations within a single lesson using the Manage Lesson Translations option. All language versions stay linked together, so analytics and tracking remain unified inside your SCORM packages, while each translation can still be edited independently.

To access Manage Lesson Translations:

This opens the Manage Lesson Translations window, where you can:

💡 Tip: Multi-language versions adapt automatically to learners' device settings. If a learner's browser or phone is set to Spanish, they will see the Spanish version of your lesson without needing to select it.

If you want to create a separate translated copy of a lesson or course, you can use the Translate option from the kebab (⋮) menu. This generates a brand-new file in the selected language, which can then be managed and edited entirely independently.

To create a new translated lesson or course:

This method is useful if you expect language versions to diverge significantly. For example, you might need to adapt region-specific compliance policies, change out image tiles, or alter quiz question tiles for different audiences.

Mindsmith supports translation workflows through XLIFF 1.2 import and export. This allows you to work seamlessly with external translation services or internal localization teams.

To use this option:

This approach is extremely helpful if you rely on professional translators. It ensures that all complex formatting across your text, questions, and interactive tiles remains intact when the content is re-imported.

On Business+ plans, organizations can enforce specific terminology across their AI translations using custom Glossaries. This ensures that brand names, specific acronyms, and industry terminology are translated consistently every time.

To add terms manually:

1. From the Dashboard sidebar, open **Settings** and select **Glossary**.

2. Enter each term as a pair — the **source term** in your base language, then the **preferred translation** — separated by a **tab**.

3. Put each pair on its own line.

4. Click **Save Glossary**.
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To add terms in bulk, click **Import CSV** and upload a file mapping your source terms to your desired target language terms.
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Once saved, Mindsmith automatically applies these translation rules whenever new content is translated for your organization. Glossary entries apply to *new* translations — if you have already created language versions, you'll need to edit those directly.

When you utilize multi-language versions within a single lesson or course, learners have full control over their viewing experience.

Learn more about plan comparisons and feature-by-feature availability here.

These tools reduce the complexity of managing multilingual content and make it easier to serve global learners from a single platform.