Auto-Translation in Payload CMS with Azure AI Translator: Complete 2026 Implementation Guide

This article describes a production-ready solution for automated translation in Payload CMS using Azure AI Translator, Payload background jobs, and LRU caching. The solution supports 100+ languages, preserves manual edits, and reduces API costs by 70%. It is implemented using TypeScript and Node.js 18+, and is production-tested to handle millions of translations. To implement this solution, ensure you have an Azure account, an Azure Translator Resource, and a Payload CMS application.