> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.creem.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Checkout Localization

> Provide a native language checkout experience with automatic language detection and support for 42 languages worldwide.

Creem automatically localizes your checkout interface to match your customer's language, helping you reach a global audience and increase conversion rates through familiar, native-language interactions.

<Note>
  Localization applies only to the checkout interface elements (form labels,
  buttons, validation messages, payment UI). Your product names, descriptions,
  and other store content remain as you've entered them.
</Note>

## Supported Languages

Creem supports 42 languages and regional variants, ensuring comprehensive global coverage:

### European Languages

Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish

### Regional Variants

* **English:** English (US), English (UK)
* **Spanish:** Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America)
* **French:** French (France), French (Canada)
* **Portuguese:** Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil)
* **Chinese:** Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong), Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)

### Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese

## How It Works

**Automatic Detection:** Creem detects the customer's browser language on first visit. If supported, the checkout displays in that language; otherwise, it defaults to English.

**Manual Override:** Customers can change languages using the language switcher in the checkout interface. Their preference is saved and persists across sessions.

**What's Localized:**

* Form labels and placeholders
* Validation and error messages
* Button text and calls-to-action
* Payment interface elements
* Order summary sections

## Fallback Behavior

* **Unsupported languages:** Defaults to English
* **Missing translations:** English text shown for incomplete translations
* **Partial browser support:** Closest supported language variant is selected

## Testing

Test different languages in [Test Mode](/getting-started/test-mode) by changing your browser's language preference or using the language switcher in the checkout interface.

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I customize or disable certain languages?">
    All 42 supported languages are automatically available to ensure the widest
    reach. Localization cannot be customized or disabled.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are product names and descriptions localized?">
    No, only the checkout interface is localized. Your product names,
    descriptions, and other store content remain as you enter them.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>