Automatic translation means PIM regularly translates missing texts from your **main language** into your other languages by itself.

## How to turn it on

1. Open **Settings → Translation**.
2. Under **Automatic translation** choose:
   - **Off — translates only when you run it yourself**;
   - **Fill missing languages** — translates empty fields;
   - **Fill missing and refresh outdated** — also re-translates machine translations whose source has changed.
3. Save.

Changing settings needs the **Administrator** or **Owner** role.

## How it works

- PIM checks every **5 minutes** and translates up to 200 products per language each time.
- The **Standard engine** is used; for long descriptions the **Premium engine**, if one is chosen.
- Only **machine translations** are re-translated — human edits are never touched.
- Automatic translation counts towards the **monthly limit**.

> If you have many products and a limited quota, start with **Fill missing languages** and do re-translation with [translation lists](/hc/pim/articles/en-translation-lists) in the background — it's cheaper.