Translate Google Forms

Create multilingual surveys and forms in 130+ languages. Translate questions, descriptions, and options while preserving form logic and structure.

Key Features

Complete Form Translation: Translate all questions, descriptions, and help text
Option Translation: Translate multiple choice and checkbox options
Structure Preservation: Form logic and branching maintained
Fast Processing: Translate entire forms in seconds
130+ Languages: Support for all major world languages

Installation

Install the add-on: Form™ Translator - Funshow

How to Translate

Basic Translation

Open your Google Form
Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate Form
Select your target language
Click Translate
Your translated form is ready!

What Gets Translated

✅ Form title and description
✅ Section headers
✅ Question text
✅ Help text and descriptions
✅ Multiple choice options
✅ Checkbox options
✅ Dropdown options
✅ Response validation messages

What Doesn't Get Translated

❌ Response data (already submitted answers)
❌ Email addresses
❌ File upload fields (system text)
❌ Date/time format labels

Use Cases

Customer Feedback Surveys

Collect feedback from international customers:

Product satisfaction surveys
Service quality questionnaires
Feature request forms
NPS surveys

Tip: Create separate forms for each major language market

Event Registration

Reach global attendees:

Conference registration forms
Webinar sign-ups
Workshop enrollment
Training session registration

Tip: Translate confirmation messages in your email settings too

Research Surveys

Conduct multi-language research:

Academic research questionnaires
Market research surveys
User experience studies
Community feedback forms

Tip: Keep demographic questions consistent across languages

HR & Internal Forms

Support multilingual teams:

Employee feedback forms
Leave request forms
IT support tickets
Onboarding questionnaires

Tip: Maintain one master form in primary language

Best Practices

Before Translation

✅ Review your form: Ensure all questions are finalized
✅ Test form logic: Verify branching and skip logic work
✅ Keep it simple: Avoid overly complex sentences
✅ Backup your form: Make a copy before translating

After Translation

✅ Review accuracy: Check translated questions make sense
✅ Test the form: Submit a test response
✅ Verify logic: Ensure conditional questions still work
✅ Share appropriately: Distribute to target language audience

Creating Multiple Language Versions

Method 1: Separate Forms

Make a copy of your original form
Rename: "Survey - English", "Survey - Spanish", etc.
Translate each copy to its target language
Share the appropriate version with each audience

Pros: Clean, separate response sheets Cons: Need to manage multiple forms

Method 2: Single Form with Language Question

Add "Preferred Language" as first question
Use branching to show appropriate language sections
Translate sections for each language

Pros: Single form, unified responses Cons: More complex to set up

Common Scenarios

Translating Existing Forms with Responses

Don't worry! Translation only affects the form questions, not existing response data.

Your submitted responses remain unchanged
Only the form questions get translated
New responses will be in the translated language
Response sheet headers may need manual translation

Translating Forms with Branching Logic

Form logic is preserved during translation:

"Go to section" rules maintained
Conditional questions work correctly
Required field settings preserved

Note: Test your branching after translation to ensure it works as expected

Translating Long Forms

For forms with many questions:

Translation typically takes 30-60 seconds
All questions translated in one go
No need to translate section by section

Troubleshooting

Form Not Translating

Solutions:

Ensure you have a stable internet connection
Try refreshing your browser
Check that the add-on is properly installed
Contact support if issue persists

Some Text Not Translated

Possible causes:

Some system text cannot be translated
Email field labels are Google system text
File upload prompts are system-generated

Solution: Focus on your custom question text and descriptions

Translation Seems Inaccurate

Solutions:

Use clear, simple language in original form
Avoid idioms and complex expressions
Keep questions concise and direct
Contact support to report persistent issues

Tips for Better Translations

Write clearly: Use simple, direct language in original form
Avoid jargon: Technical terms may not translate well
Keep questions short: Shorter questions = better translations
Test with native speakers: Have someone review the translated version
Update both versions: Keep translated forms in sync with original

Need help? Contact our support team for assistance with form translation.

Translate Google Forms