GuideMar 21, 20265 min read

Google Play store listing localization: text, graphics, and fallbacks

Google Play can localize listing text and graphic assets. If graphics are missing, users may see default-language images.

Google Play listing localization is more than translating the title. The store can show translated text and localized graphic assets when the user's language preferences match languages you add.

What you can localize

Google says you can add translations for your store listing, app strings, and in-app products. For the listing, that includes title, short description, and full description.

Graphic assets matter

Google also lets you add localized graphic assets. If you add text translations without localized graphics, the app's graphics show from the default language.

Machine translation caution

Play Console can provide machine translations for some languages, but Google notes that machine translations are not reviewed or approved by humans. Review them before publishing.

Source notes

Google's translate and localize documentation covers translated listings, localized graphic assets, automatic translation behavior, and machine translation caveats.

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