Metadata Translator - Powered by AWS Translate
Enable multilingual metadata for your OTT content with automated translation
How Metadata Translator - Powered by AWS Translate + Enveu works
Metadata Translator in Enveu automatically translates your content metadata into multiple languages using AWS Translate, helping you manage global OTT experiences efficiently.
Step-by-Step Flow
- Content is created or updated in Enveu CMS : You add or update metadata such as title, description, synopsis, tags, and other attributes for Live or VoD content.
- Enveu sends metadata to AWS Translate : Enveu securely sends only the metadata fields (not video files) to AWS Translate for language conversion.
- AWS Translate processes the translation : AWS Translate converts the metadata into the selected target languages with high accuracy and language consistency.
- Translated metadata is stored back in Enveu CMS : Each translated language version is saved as a separate metadata variant within Enveu.
Benefits : Metadata Translator - Powered by AWS Translate + Enveu
- Automatic translation of content metadata into multiple languages using AWS Translate, eliminating manual localization effort
- Faster global OTT launches by enabling multilingual metadata at scale across large content libraries
- Consistent and accurate metadata across web, mobile, and TV apps through centralized language management in Enveu
- Secure, enterprise-grade translation workflow where only metadata is processed and media files remain untouched
- Seamless integration with Enveu CMS that runs asynchronously without impacting content publishing or playback performance
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the AWS Translate connector do in Enveu?
The AWS Translate connector in Enveu automatically translates content metadata such as titles, descriptions, tags, and other attributes into multiple languages, helping you localize your OTT platform efficiently.
What type of content is translated using AWS Translate?
Only metadata is translated. This includes text-based fields like titles, descriptions, and tags. Video or audio files are not sent or processed by AWS Translate.
Which languages are supported?
AWS Translate supports a wide range of global languages. The available source and target languages depend on AWS Translate’s supported language list and can be configured within Enveu.
Is AWS Translate mandatory to use Metadata Translator in Enveu?
Currently, Enveu uses AWS Translate as the translation service for metadata translation. The connector is designed to support additional translation providers in the future if required.
How is translated metadata stored in Enveu?
Each translated version is stored as a separate language variant of the metadata within Enveu CMS. This allows apps to dynamically display the correct language based on user or device preferences.
How do Enveu apps decide which language metadata to display?
Enveu-powered apps display metadata based on device language settings, app language selection, and regional or market-specific configuration. No additional app-side changes are required.
Is customer data secure when using AWS Translate?
Yes. Enveu sends metadata securely to AWS Translate over encrypted channels. Only the required text fields are shared, and no media assets or sensitive user data are transmitted.
Can I review or edit translated metadata?
Yes. Translated metadata can be reviewed and edited manually in Enveu CMS after publishing, giving you full control over localized content quality.
Can I choose which metadata fields should be translated?
Yes. Enveu allows you to configure which metadata fields are included in the translation process, such as titles, descriptions, tags, or custom attributes.
Does metadata translation impact content publishing performance?
No. Metadata translation runs asynchronously and does not block content publishing or playback availability.
Do I need a separate AWS account to use AWS Translate with Enveu?
AWS Translate is managed as part of Enveu’s backend integration. If you have specific compliance or billing requirements, Enveu can also support customer-managed AWS configurations on request.
Is this suitable for large OTT platforms?
Yes. AWS Translate + Enveu is designed for enterprise-scale OTT platforms, supporting high volumes of content and multiple languages with consistent performance.
Localize Your Content Metadata at Scale
Automatically translate your content metadata into multiple languages using AWS Translate and manage global OTT experiences seamlessly with Enveu.