How to Translate Google Slides in 1 Minute (Free AI Tool)
Translating Google Slides manually is a nightmare. Copy-pasting text into Google Translate ruins your formatting, and re-aligning text boxes can take hours.
Most "automatic" tools either charge a monthly subscription or break your slide layout. In this guide, I'll show you how to use Slide Buddy, a free AI-powered add-on, to translate entire decks in seconds while keeping your design perfect.
Step-by-Step Guide
Install the Add-on
Go to the Google Workspace Marketplace and install Slide Buddy. It’s completely free.
Open Slide Buddy
In your Google Slides, click Extensions > Slide Buddy >
Start.
Select Your Slides
Choose whether you want to translate the "Current Slide" or "All Slides".
Choose Language
Pick from 30+ languages (Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, etc.).
Click Translate
Hit the button and watch as the AI translates your text in place, preserving fonts, colors, and positioning.
Why Slide Buddy vs. Google Translate?
| Feature | Google Translate (Native) | Slide Buddy (AI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Formatting | ❌ Often breaks layout | ✅ Preserves Layout |
| Speed | ⚠️ Manual copy-paste | ⚡ 1-Click Bulk |
| Accuracy | ⚠️ Standard Machine | 🧠 Context-Aware AI |
| Text Management | ❌ None | ✅ Bulk Find & Replace |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Slide Buddy really free?
A: Yes! Unlike other tools that charge per slide, Slide Buddy is free to use for standard translation needs.
Q: Does it mess up my images?
A: No. Slide Buddy only modifies the text layers. Your images, shapes, and background designs stay exactly where they are.
Q: Can I translate into multiple languages?
A: Yes, you can duplicate your slide deck and translate each copy into a different language in seconds.
Ready to save hours of work?
Don't waste time fixing broken layouts. Use AI to do the heavy lifting.
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