How to Translate Text in PowerShell script

Using the WhatsMate Translation REST API

Posted on August 20, 2016   Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Share on Google+

Last reviewed: April 17, 2024  

This article shows you how to translate natural languages from a PowerShell script.

To translate text (e.g. from English to French) in a PowerShell script, do this:

  1. Copy the following source code to your PowerShell script.
  2. Specify the language code of the original text on line 6.
  3. Specify the language code of your target language on line 7.
  4. Specify the text that needs to be translated on line 8.
  5. Run the script in PowerShell to see the translated text.

Looking for your language code? See the complete listing.

The trial account only allows you to call the translation API up to 10 times for learning purpose. Subscribe to a Premium plan to use the translation API seriously.

Want to translate text in another programming language? Check out the Translation API page.