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Preserving HTML & Formatting Tags
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HTML Preservation - Keep Your Formatting Perfect
One of the biggest challenges in e-commerce translation is maintaining HTML formatting. Shabdly automatically preserves all your tags, so your translations are copy-paste ready for Amazon and Flipkart!
Why HTML Preservation Matters
Without HTML preservation (Google Translate):
Input: "<b>Premium Quality</b><br>Made in India"
Output: "** प्रीमियम गुणवत्ता ** बीआर मेड इन इंडिया"
↑ Tags broken! Unusable for Amazon
With Shabdly (HTML-aware):
Input: "<b>Premium Quality</b><br>Made in India"
Output: "<b>प्रीमियम गुणवत्ता</b><br>भारत में निर्मित"
↑ Perfect! Tags preserved, ready to upload
Supported HTML Tags
Text Formatting Tags
| Tag | Purpose | Preserved? |
|---|---|---|
| <b>, <strong> | Bold text | ✅ Yes |
| <i>, <em> | Italic text | ✅ Yes |
| <u> | Underline | ✅ Yes |
| <br>, <br/> | Line break | ✅ Yes |
| <p> | Paragraph | ✅ Yes |
| <span> | Inline container | ✅ Yes |
List Tags
| Tag | Purpose | Preserved? |
|---|---|---|
| <ul> | Unordered list | ✅ Yes |
| <ol> | Ordered list | ✅ Yes |
| <li> | List item | ✅ Yes |
Amazon/Flipkart Specific Tags
| Tag | Purpose | Preserved? |
|---|---|---|
| <h1>-<h6> | Headings | ✅ Yes |
| <div> | Block container | ✅ Yes |
| <table>, <tr>, <td> | Tables (specs) | ✅ Yes |
How It Works Behind the Scenes
- Tag Detection: System identifies all HTML tags in your description
- Content Extraction: Separates translatable text from tags
- Translation: Only text content is sent to AI
- Tag Reinsertion: Tags are placed back in exact positions
- Validation: Ensures all opening/closing tags match
Complex HTML Examples
Example 1: Product Features List
Input (English):
<ul> <li><b>Fast Charging:</b> 33W super fast charging</li> <li><b>Display:</b> 6.7" AMOLED display</li> <li><b>Camera:</b> 108MP triple camera</li> </ul>
Output (Hindi):
<ul> <li><b>फास्ट चार्जिंग:</b> 33W सुपर फास्ट चार्जिंग</li> <li><b>डिस्प्ले:</b> 6.7" AMOLED डिस्प्ले</li> <li><b>कैमरा:</b> 108MP ट्रिपल कैमरा</li> </ul>
Example 2: Nested Tags
Input (English):
<p> <b>Premium <i>Italian</i> Leather</b><br> Handcrafted with <u>genuine</u> materials </p>
Output (Hindi):
<p> <b>प्रीमियम <i>इटालियन</i> लेदर</b><br> <u>असली</u> सामग्री से हस्तनिर्मित </p>
Common Issues & Solutions
Issue 1: Broken Tags in Original File
Problem:
<b>Premium Quality<b> Made in India
↑ Should be </b>
Solution:
Our system auto-detects and flags broken tags. You'll receive a warning before translation starts. Fix the HTML in your source file first.
Issue 2: Mixed Content Types
Problem:
Some plain text <b>bold text</b> more plain text
Solution:
Fully supported! System handles mixed HTML and plain text seamlessly.
Issue 3: HTML Entities
Problem:
© ® ™
Solution:
HTML entities are preserved as-is. They won't be translated or broken.
Marketplace-Specific Guidelines
Amazon India
- Allowed Tags: <b>, <br>, <p>, <li>, <ul>, <ol>
- Restricted: <script>, <style>, <iframe> (Shabdly doesn't preserve these)
- Max Length: 2,000 characters including HTML
Flipkart
- Allowed Tags: <b>, <i>, <br>, <ul>, <li>
- Note: Some categories don't support HTML (will be stripped by Flipkart)
- Max Length: 10,000 characters
Testing Your HTML Output
Step 1: Download Translated File
- Download CSV/Excel with translations
- Open in Excel/Google Sheets
- Check "Description" column for HTML tags
Step 2: Validate HTML
- Copy a translated description
- Paste into HTML validator: W3C Validator
- Ensure no errors (minor warnings are okay)
Step 3: Test on Marketplace
- Upload one test product to Amazon/Flipkart
- Check product page preview
- Ensure formatting displays correctly
- If good, upload remaining products
Advanced: Custom HTML Processing
Coming Soon (Scale Plan):
- Custom Tag Rules: Define which tags to preserve vs. strip
- Tag Transformation: Convert <b> to <strong> automatically
- Marketplace Presets: Auto-format for Amazon, Flipkart, or Shopify
Troubleshooting Checklist
If HTML looks broken after translation:
- ✅ Check if original file has valid HTML (use W3C validator)
- ✅ Ensure all tags are closed properly (<b>...</b>)
- ✅ Verify no nested tags are malformed
- ✅ Check if marketplace supports your specific tags
- ✅ Try re-uploading with "HTML validation" enabled in settings
Need Help with Complex HTML?
If you have advanced HTML formatting needs:
- Email us a sample product description
- We'll test and confirm compatibility
- Free HTML cleanup for Scale plan users!
Contact: heyshabdly@gmail.com