Create API That Allows Translations Of Fields Via POST

Hi, I’d like to programmatically add translations to an existing survey using the Jotform API. Specifically, I want to:

1. Add a new language (e.g., Spanish) to the form
2. Provide translations for existing fields via a POST request

I’ve reviewed the API docs, but I don’t see an endpoint for managing translations. Is there an official way to add languages and field translations through the API? If so, which endpoints or request structure should I use?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Laura Boelsterli,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. Adding a new language to a form and providing field translations via a POST request is not supported through our API. That said, form translations can still be managed manually through the Form Builder, where you can add multiple languages and define translations for each form field. If you're open to this approach, I’d be happy to guide you through it:

1. Open your form in Form Builder, and in the orange navigation bar at the top of the page, click on Settings.

2. Click on the Show More Options button, scroll down to the Form Languages section, and click on the Edit button.

3. In the Form Language option, click on the Downward Arrow icon and select your form's main language.

4. Once you select it, you'll see the Translations section. Click on the Add Language button, and select the language to be translated to show users.

5. Click on the Add button under the dropdown menu, and translate the fields that haven't been automatically translated into the target language.

6. Then, click on the Form Warnings tab to see/edit any untranslated fields. And here you can edit the translated fields too. It'll be automatically saved when you add or edit any text.

That's it. Now, when people select the other language while filling out your form, they'll see the translated form warnings and fields. Check out the screencast below to see how it'll work:

However, if you're specifically looking for an API-based solution, we’d be more than happy to help submit this as a feature request on your behalf. Let us know your preference.

Reach out again if you need any more help.

Hi Keenly,

Thank you for your response! I’d appreciate it if you could submit this as a feature request on my behalf—that would be very helpful.

Thanks again!

Hi Laura,

While the feature you’re looking for isn’t currently available at Jotform right now, we've gone ahead and escalated your request to our Developers. Exactly when or if it's developed depends on their workload, how viable it is, and how many other users also request it. If there are any updates, we’ll circle back to this thread and let you know.