Collecting survey data across different language groups usually means juggling separate forms and merging datasets manually. PaperSurvey simplifies this by letting you create one survey with multiple translations, where all responses flow into a single database for seamless analysis regardless of language.

Note: Multi-language functionality requires an Enterprise plan or higher.

How multi-language surveys work

With multi-language surveys, you can:

• Create one survey with multiple translations
• Collect responses from different language versions
• Analyze all data together without manual merging
• Maintain consistent question structure across languages

Setting up additional languages

1. Create your survey in the primary language first
2. Navigate to Survey Settings
3. Find the Additional Languages section
4. Select the languages you want to add
5. Save your settings

Translation options

Automatic translation

Click Auto-translate to use Google Translate for any additional languages you add. This is useful for creating initial drafts, but you should review and refine automated translations before distributing your survey. Automatic translation is available for most major languages.

Manual translation

1. Use the language switcher in the top-left corner
2. Select your target language
3. Edit each question's translation directly
4. Preview to ensure proper formatting

Printing language versions

To print a specific language version:

1. Select the desired language from the switcher
2. Click Preview/Print
3. The PDF will generate in the selected language
4. Print or save as needed

Data collection benefits

All language versions share a unified response database, combined analytics and exports, and consistent validation rules. This eliminates the need to merge separate datasets and ensures comprehensive analysis across all respondent groups.