AI Translations [open beta]

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Overview

Use Front’s AI Translations feature to automatically detect the language in both inbound and outbound messages, then translate the content into your preferred language. The translation will remain visible to any teammate with access to the conversation if they need it. 

The benefits of using AI Translations include:

  • Responding faster with AI-translated messages directly in Front

  • Effectively serving customers around the world in their preferred language


Prerequisites

To participate in the beta:


Instructions

Step 1

In your inbox, navigate to a conversation you’d like to translate.

Step 2

You’ll see a “[Language] detected” banner if AI can translate the message content. Click Translate.

AI will automatically compare the language in the message to the preferred language selected in your OS settings (when using the desktop app) or web browser settings (when using the browser app). 

Step 3

The translation will be generated in the banner above the original message. Use the arrow icon to collapse or expand the translated content. The translation will remain visible to any teammate with access to the conversation.

Step 4 (optional)

Use the gear icon to adjust your AI Translations settings:

  • Always translate to: Select the output language for your translation.

  • Never translate: Select the language that AI Translations should ignore when searching for messages to translate. e.g. If you choose English, the translate banner will not appear on English messages.

Step 5 (optional)

After writing a response in your preferred language, use AI Compose to translate your message to the recipient’s language before sending a reply.


FAQ

What channels are supported?

This feature is only available for email channels.

Which languages are supported?

See this article for a list of supported languages.

Are there rate limits?

Yes. Each teammate account has a limit of 200 requests per day. This limit is separate from Front’s other AI features. See here to review other rate limits.

How do I share feedback?

Check our ideas portal here to see if your idea or feedback already exists.

  • If it exists, you can upvote and/or comment on the idea to add additional details or describe the importance to your team’s workflows.

  • If it doesn't exist, you can submit a new idea by clicking Add a new idea and share details about your idea and/or the problem you're having.

Doing any of those actions will ensure your feedback is reviewed by our Product team. This will also subscribe you to any updates and progress made on those ideas.

If you're encountering a bug and need support, please reach out to our Support team.

What happens to my data? Which providers does Front use?

See this article for additional AI FAQs.


Pricing

This feature is available for beta on the latest Growth plan or above until we reach capacity. It will be free to use through the end of 2024, but may be moved into a paid add-on in the future.  

See this article to learn more about Front’s AI beta features.