ExtraTranslate Documentation
AI & DeepL Multilingual Content Translation Assistant for Joomla
Welcome to the official documentation for ExtraTranslate. This guide covers technical architecture, installation into Joomla 5.x/6.x, configuration directives, and automated update management with Download IDs.
### Key Features
- Designed natively for modern Joomla 5 & 6 without legacy b/c plugins.
- High-performance caching integration and strict PHP 8.2+ typing.
- Complete GPL v2+ compliance with unlimited domain deployment.
### Quick Start
1. Download the latest installation archive from your Codextra customer dashboard.
2. In Joomla Administrator, go to **System > Install > Extensions**.
3. Upload the package file and verify the success confirmation.
4. Enter your Download ID under **System > Update Sites** to enable automated background updates.
Extension Overview
ExtraTranslate is engineered specifically as a native extension for modern Joomla installations. It takes complete advantage of the Joomla 5/6 framework architecture, strictly avoiding legacy behaviors, non-standard library bundlers, or obfuscated code.
Unlike crude browser translators, ExtraTranslate preserves your precise HTML formatting, headings, code spans, and image attributes without corrupting layouts. Supports human review workflows where translations are saved as drafts until approved by editorial staff.
Includes translation memory and brand glossaries so trade names and proprietary acronyms are never mistranslated.
System Requirements
Installation & Setup
Follow these quick steps to install ExtraTranslate on your website:
- Download the latest official package from your Codextra Account Dashboard.
- Log in to your Joomla Administrator panel (e.g.
https://yourdomain.com/administrator). - Navigate to System → Install → Extensions.
- Select the Upload Package File tab and drag-and-drop the downloaded
CX-TRN-006-v*.zippackage into the upload box. - Joomla will automatically extract the files, run database schema migrations, and register extension elements.
1-Click Native Joomla Updates (Download IDs)
Like all Codextra extensions, ExtraTranslate integrates directly with the official Joomla Update Manager using Download IDs (DLID):
When an update is released, Joomla will alert you in the administrator dashboard, allowing 1-click upgrades with SHA-256 integrity verification.
Need Support or Have Questions?
Our engineering team provides direct support for all active subscribers. If you encounter any unexpected behavior, conflict with third-party extensions, or migration questions: