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Multi-Language File Alternatives
Authors can now upload language-specific versions of file-based content, like PDFs and videos, within the same content item.
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Overview
File-based content such as PDFs, videos and images cannot be auto-translated. This release lets authors upload language-specific alternatives for these file types within the same content item, so learners get a fully localised experience without duplicated content.
What's new
- Authors can upload language-specific file alternatives for audio, images, PDFs, documents, videos, links and zip files
- The correct file is served automatically based on the learner's selected language
- The system falls back to the primary language file when no alternative exists
Why / benefits
- Extends localisation beyond text to every content type
- Manages all language variants within a single content item, no duplication required
- Supports consistent delivery across regions and languages
How it works
- Authors switch to a secondary language view in the Content Creator
- An option appears to upload a language-specific alternative for file-based modules
- Learners viewing that language see the localised file, or the primary language file if none exists
Use cases
- A global rollout uploads region-specific PDFs or videos for different markets without duplicating content.
- A compliance team provides legally required documents in local languages while keeping a single source of truth.
People/personas
- L&D managers and content owners create primary language content and manage global rollout
- Regional editors upload and manage language-specific file alternatives
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