How to Translate UI Text with ChatGPT

Localize app interfaces with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Translate UI strings for any language.

Tool
Translate icon
Translate

ChatGPT makes translation a guided conversation about meaning and intent, not just word substitution. Provide your content and target languages, and receive translations with explanations of cultural considerations, tone choices, and alternative phrasings that preserve your message across markets. The interactive format is especially valuable for marketing teams who need translations that maintain emotional impact and brand personality, and ChatGPT can provide back-translations so you can verify meaning preservation without speaking the target language.

Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT

1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouter
Description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.
MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp
3Check the box and click Create

Steps

Once connected (see setup above), use the Translate tool:

  1. Ask: "Translate these UI strings to Arabic using the translate tool"
  2. ChatGPT translates with notes on RTL layout considerations
  3. Request: "Create a string length comparison table for layout testing"
  4. Review and integrate the translations into your app

Example Prompt

Try this with ChatGPT using the Translate tool
Translate our iOS app strings to Arabic and Hebrew. Note any RTL layout considerations and flag strings that need special handling.

Tips

  • ChatGPT can flag RTL, pluralization, and gender-specific translation challenges
  • Ask for a character count comparison to identify potential overflow issues
  • Request platform-specific formats (iOS .strings, Android strings.xml)