Use this guide when you have image ads in Riverflow and want to translate them into another language at scale.
For this workflow, use the Translate Ad To New Language action in Batch. It translates visible ad copy while trying to keep the original creative, product, layout, logo, colours, and design direction as intact as possible.
Use This For
Use Translate Ad To New Language when you need to:
localise paid social ads
create market-specific ad variants
translate headlines, claims, CTAs, and supporting copy
preserve an approved ad layout while changing language
create several translated versions from the same creative set
translate many ad images in one workflow
This action is best for image ads where the visual direction is already approved and the main job is translation.
If you only need to fix one ad manually, use Review and Edit Ads and the editable text or canvas editing workflow instead.
Before You Start
Gather:
the source ad images you want to translate
the target language
any brand terms that should not be translated
any market-specific disclaimers, claims, or legal requirements
a reviewer who can check the translated output before publishing
If a claim, price, discount, date, ingredient statement, testimonial, or legal message must be exact, make sure it is reviewed by someone who understands the language and market before the ad is used.
Riverflow can help produce translated creative, but it should not be treated as final legal, regulatory, or native-language approval.
Create The Batch
Open
Batch.Select the ad images you want to translate.
Choose
Translate Ad To New Language.Choose the target language.
Review the output plan and credit estimate.
Run a small test batch first.
Review the translated outputs.
If the results are good, run the full batch.
Review and approve the final outputs.
Export the approved translated ads.
What Riverflow Tries To Preserve
When translating an ad, Riverflow tries to keep the original creative as intact as possible.
Check that the output preserves:
the product
the logo
the layout
the colour palette
the design style
the image crop
the core visual hierarchy
the intended placement of text
Translated text may be longer or shorter than the original, so Riverflow may need to adjust line breaks or fit. Always review the final layout before publishing.
Review The Outputs
Review every translated ad before use.
Check:
translation accuracy
market-specific tone
spelling and grammar
brand terms
claim accuracy
price, offer, and date accuracy
legal or compliance wording
text legibility
line breaks
logo and product accuracy
whether the translated copy still fits the design
whether the final crop is safe for the platform
Approve And Export
Once the translated outputs have been reviewed, approve the ads that are ready to use.
Use Export in the Batch review screen to download the approved translated ads for handoff or publishing.
If an output is close but needs a small manual fix, open that ad and use Review and Edit Ads to adjust editable text or canvas layers where available.
When To Use Review And Edit Ads Instead
Use Review and Edit Ads instead of Batch when:
you only need to translate one ad
exact copy placement matters
approved translation copy must be fitted manually
the output needs careful text, font, or line-break adjustment
you need to convert baked image text into editable canvas layers
Use Batch when the same translation task needs to run across many ad images.
Troubleshooting
The Translated Text Does Not Fit
Translated copy is often longer than the source copy. Try a shorter approved translation, choose a design with more space, or use Review and Edit Ads to adjust the final layout manually.
The Translation Is Too Literal
Have a native speaker or market reviewer rewrite the copy, then use Review and Edit Ads for manual correction where exact wording is required.
The Layout Changed Too Much
Use the best output as a starting point, then make a manual canvas edit. If this happens across many ads, split the batch into smaller groups with more similar layouts.
The Product Or Logo Changed
Reject that output and retry, or use a more controlled source ad. Do not publish translated ads where the product, logo, claim, or legal copy has changed incorrectly.
I Only Need One Translation
Use Review and Edit Ads instead. Batch is most useful when you need to translate several ad images with the same repeatable workflow.