---
title: 'Piece i18n'
description: 'Learn about translating pieces to multiple locales'
icon: 'globe'
---
<Steps>
<Step title="Generate">
Run the following command to create a translation file with all the strings that need translation in your piece
```bash
npm run cli pieces generate-translation-file PIECE_FOLDER_NAME
```
</Step>
<Step title="Translate">
Make a copy of `packages/pieces/<community_or_custom>/<your_piece>/src/i18n/translation.json`, name it `<locale>.json` i.e fr.json and translate the values.
<Tip>
For open source pieces, you can use the [Crowdin project](https://crowdin.com/project/activepieces) to translate to different languages. These translations will automatically sync back to your code.
</Tip>
</Step>
<Step title="Test Locally">
After following the steps to [setup your development environment](/developers/development-setup/getting-started), click the small cog icon next to the logo in your dashboard and change the locale.

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In the builder your piece will now appear in the translated language:

</Step>
<Step title="Publish">
Follow the docs here to [publish your piece](/developers/sharing-pieces/overview)
</Step>
</Steps>
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