OpenAI translator now available in the control panel

The AI Commerce dashboard now features a new OpenAI-based translation function that significantly speeds up the localization of products and user interfaces. The translations are returned directly in JSON format, and the function can consider the context of tables, columns, and pages.

You can select the translation model according to your needs and budget – options include o1-mini (for testing), gpt-3.5-turbo, and gpt-4o (for broader use). Additionally, you can customize the translation style with your company's tone-of-voice guidelines, and define, for example, a Finnish glossary.

How to enable the function

The function is enabled in the dashboard under Configuration → MyStore → OpenAI, where you can set the model, guidance, and (optional) token cap. Translations will only function if the OpenAI API Key is set as an environment variable.

Comparison to DeepL solution:

• OpenAI utilizes a broader context (table + column + page)

• Supports large texts without a strict 30 KB limit

• Better support for Finnish glossaries and slug structures

• Allows for fully customized translation styles

Example instruction:

“Translate the text for a nuclear physics research institute's online store, where the buyers are industry engineers. Do not translate model codes. Respond in the form {"translation":"…"}.”

This improvement enables a scalable, high-quality, and controlled localization process directly from the dashboard – without manual copying or the use of external tools.