Translate Google Slides

Translate your presentations in 130+ languages while preserving layouts, images, and design elements. Perfect for international presentations and global teams.

Key Features

Layout Preservation: All slide layouts and designs maintained
Fast Translation: Translate entire presentations in minutes
Image Preservation: All images, charts, and media preserved
Design Integrity: Colors, fonts, and styles unchanged
Speaker Notes: Translate both slides and speaker notes
Multiple Slides: Translate entire presentations at once

Installation

Install the add-on: Slides™ Translator - Funshow

How to Translate

Basic Translation

Open your Google Slides presentation
Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate Slides
Select your target language
Choose what to translate (slides, notes, or both)
Click Translate
Your translated presentation is ready!

Translation Options

What to translate:

Slides only: Translate text on slides
Notes only: Translate speaker notes
Both: Translate slides and notes together

Recommended: Translate both for complete presentations

What Gets Translated

✅ Text boxes and titles
✅ Bullet points and lists
✅ Table content
✅ Speaker notes
✅ Alt text for images
✅ Text within shapes

What Stays the Same

✅ Images and photos
✅ Charts and graphs
✅ Slide layouts
✅ Animations and transitions
✅ Colors and themes
✅ Font styles and sizes
✅ Slide order

Use Cases

Business Presentations

Present to international clients and partners:

Sales pitch decks
Product presentations
Company overviews
Quarterly business reviews

Tip: Create language-specific versions for major markets

Training Materials

Deliver training across regions:

Employee training presentations
Product training decks
Safety and compliance training
Onboarding presentations

Tip: Keep visual examples universal across languages

Marketing Presentations

Share marketing content globally:

Product launches
Marketing strategy decks
Brand presentations
Campaign proposals

Tip: Adapt messaging for cultural relevance

Educational Content

Teach in multiple languages:

Lecture slides
Course materials
Workshop presentations
Tutorial decks

Tip: Translate handout notes separately for students

Conference Presentations

Reach international audiences:

Conference talks
Keynote presentations
Workshop materials
Panel discussion slides

Tip: Have both language versions ready at international events

Best Practices

Before Translation

✅ Finalize content: Complete all edits first
✅ Check for errors: Fix typos in original
✅ Simplify text: Use clear, concise language
✅ Make a copy: Backup your original presentation

Designing for Translation

✅ Leave space: Text may expand in other languages (German, Finnish often longer)
✅ Use readable fonts: Avoid decorative fonts for body text
✅ Keep text minimal: Slides work better with less text
✅ Use bullet points: Easier to translate than paragraphs

After Translation

✅ Review slides: Check translated text fits properly
✅ Test on screen: Preview in presentation mode
✅ Adjust spacing: Fix any text overflow
✅ Update speaker notes: Ensure notes match slides

Common Scenarios

Translating Large Presentations

For presentations with 50+ slides:

Translation takes 2-5 minutes depending on content
All slides translated automatically
Progress indicator shows status
Don't close tab during translation

Performance tip: Close other browser tabs for faster processing

Text Overflow After Translation

Some languages require more space:

German: ~30% longer than English
Finnish, Hungarian: ~20-25% longer
French, Spanish: ~15-20% longer
Japanese, Chinese: Often shorter

Solutions:

Reduce font size slightly
Adjust text box size
Rephrase for brevity
Split into multiple slides

Creating Multiple Language Versions

Method 1: Duplicate and Translate

Make a copy: File → Make a copy
Rename: "Presentation - English", "Presentation - Spanish"
Translate each copy
Share appropriate version with each audience

Method 2: Separate Versions in Same File

Duplicate all slides within presentation
Translate duplicated set
Use slide sections to organize languages
Present relevant sections to each audience

Advanced Tips

Maintaining Brand Consistency

Keep company names untranslated
Preserve brand colors and fonts
Maintain logo positions
Keep product names consistent

Working with Charts and Graphs

Charts remain unchanged during translation. For chart text translation:

Translate slide title referring to chart
Manually edit chart labels if needed
Update chart data source if multilingual

Speaker Notes Best Practices

Write detailed notes in original language
Translate notes along with slides
Add cultural context in notes
Include pronunciation guides for foreign terms

Handling Mixed Content

For presentations with multiple languages:

Clearly mark which slides to translate
Consider translating sections separately
Keep technical terms in original language
Add glossary in notes for reference

Troubleshooting

Translation Taking Too Long

Solutions:

Check internet connection
Close unnecessary browser tabs
Reduce browser memory usage
Try translating in smaller batches (10-20 slides)

Text Doesn't Fit After Translation

Solutions:

Slightly reduce font size
Expand text box boundaries
Rephrase for brevity
Use abbreviations where appropriate
Split content across slides

Some Text Not Translated

Possible causes:

Text is part of an image (can't be translated)
Text in grouped objects may be missed
Text in locked elements

Solutions:

Ungroup objects before translation
Unlock text elements
Extract text from images and add as text boxes

Formatting Issues

Solutions:

Undo and retry (Ctrl+Z)
Check original formatting was correct
Report persistent issues to support

Tips for Better Translations

Use simple language: Avoid idioms and cultural references
Keep text concise: Bullet points translate better than paragraphs
Consistent terminology: Use same terms throughout
Test with natives: Have native speakers review translations
Update regularly: Keep translated versions in sync with original

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow:

Extensions menu: Alt + N (Windows), Option + N (Mac)
Duplicate slide: Ctrl + D (Windows), Cmd + D (Mac)
Undo: Ctrl + Z (Windows), Cmd + Z (Mac)

Video Tutorial

Coming soon: Watch how to translate a 50-slide presentation in 3 minutes

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

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