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Import and Export Terms ​

Last updated: Aug 13, 2025

For users managing large glossaries, OmniTranslate provides a powerful bulk import and export feature using the CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format. This allows you to edit your terms in a spreadsheet program like Excel or Google Sheets and then upload them back into your Global or Thread-specific Context.

For detailed information on the CSV format and supported tags, please refer to our Glossary Management guide.

Context Page

Exporting Terms ​

Exporting your glossary is a great way to back up your terms or to edit them offline.

Steps ​

  1. Navigate to the Context Page: Go to the "Context" page from the main navigation.

  2. Select a Context: Use the dropdown menu to choose whether you want to export from your "Global" context or a specific thread.

    Select Thread

  3. Select Terms to Export:

    • To export all terms, make sure no terms are selected.
    • To export specific terms, use the checkboxes to select the terms you want.

    Select Terms

  4. Click Export: Click the "Export" button in the toolbar. If you have terms selected, it will export only those; otherwise, it will export all terms in the current context.

    Export Term

WARNING

If you export fewer than 100 terms, the data will be copied to your clipboard. For 100 or more terms, a .csv file will be downloaded to your computer.

Importing Terms ​

You can bulk add new terms or update existing ones by importing a CSV file or pasting CSV-formatted text.

Steps ​

  1. Navigate to the Context Page and select the desired context (Global or a specific thread). Select Thread

  2. Open the Add Term Dialog: Click the "Add" button.

    Add Term Dialog

  3. Switch to the Bulk Tab: In the dialog that appears, click on the "Bulk" tab.

    Bulk Tab

  4. Provide Your Data: You have two options:

    • Paste Text: Copy the CSV-formatted text from your spreadsheet or text editor and paste it directly into the text area.
    • Upload CSV File: Click the "Upload CSV" button and select the .csv file from your computer.

    Filled Form Bulk

  5. Add Terms: Click the "Add Terms" button to import. OmniTranslate will process the data, adding new terms and updating any existing ones where the raw value matches.

    Bulk Result

Example CSV Input ​

Each line in your text or file should represent one term, with the columns raw, translation, and description.

csv
raw,translation,description
白小纯,Bai Xiaochun,Main character #masculine #important
灵溪宗,Spirit River Sect,The main character's sect

By using the bulk import and export features, you can manage your glossaries efficiently, ensuring your translations are always consistent and accurate.