ModernMT

ModernMT is evolving into Lara, a translation platform for text, documents, images, audio, CAT tools, and API workflows. Migrate before the end-2026 sunset.

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ModernMT to Lara migration

ModernMT is evolving into Lara, Translated's next-generation translation platform for multilingual work. The site positions Lara as the replacement path for ModernMT users ahead of the end-of-2026 sunset, with migration help for accounts, assets, plugins, and integrations.

Lara is described as a translation system for text, documents, images, audio, and professional workflows. The platform combines API access, CAT tool plugins, and workflow integrations with support for Translation Memories, glossaries, and newer adaptation controls such as context, instructions, style guides, and profanity detection.

Core capabilities and migration support

Multimodal translation support

Lara supports translating text, documents, images, and audio, with the site calling out 60+ native document formats and 10+ image file types. Audio translation is available via API and supports 60+ languages.

Migration of translation assets

The product can preserve Translation Memories and glossaries during migration, so existing language assets can move into Lara instead of being rebuilt from scratch.

CAT tool integration

Lara offers CAT tool plugins for Trados Studio and memoQ, with official plugins available from the RWS AppStore and memoQ store.

API workflow

The platform exposes API access and developer workflows, including support for existing API users and guidance to generate a new Lara API key under Settings → API Keys.

Workflow and agent integrations

The site lists supported workflow tools such as Crowdin, Blackbird, n8n, Google Sheets, agents, and MCP-compatible hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and ChatGPT.

Translation controls

Lara includes adaptation controls such as context, instructions, style guides, and profanity detection, with some of those controls available through the API or on laratranslate.com.

Typical migration and translation scenarios

Migrating an existing ModernMT account
Teams moving from ModernMT can review their current setup with the Lara team, transfer Translation Memories and glossaries, and select a Lara plan that fits their usage.
Working in CAT tools
Localization teams using Trados Studio or memoQ can replace the ModernMT plugin with the official Lara plugin and continue working with their existing language assets.
Maintaining API integrations
Developer teams can keep using API-based workflows by generating a Lara API key and updating integrations before the ModernMT API sunset date.
Connecting translation workflows and automations
Workflow teams using tools such as Crowdin, Blackbird, n8n, Google Sheets, or agent-based automations can connect Lara through supported integrations and update credentials during migration.
Handling mixed media translation
Users who need broader content coverage can translate documents, images, and audio rather than limiting work to plain text.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Supports translation across text, documents, images, and audio in one platform.
Preserves Translation Memories and glossaries during migration.
Offers CAT tool plugins for Trados Studio and memoQ.
Includes API access plus integrations for workflow tools and MCP-compatible hosts.
Supports 200+ languages according to the site.

Cons

ModernMT registrations are closed on the website, so new users are directed to Lara instead.
Some controls are API-only, and audio translation is described as available via API rather than as a general interface feature.
The site is migration-focused, so many product details are described only at a high level rather than with full specifications.

FAQ

Is ModernMT closing?

ModernMT is evolving into Lara, Translated's next-generation platform for multilingual work. ModernMT will sunset by the end of 2026, and existing users are being guided to migrate their account, Translation Memories, plugins, and integrations to Lara.

Will my Translation Memories be lost?

No. Translation Memories are preserved and can be moved into Lara. The site also says data stored in MyMemory is designed to transfer quickly with support from the team.

Do I need to change my ModernMT API key immediately?

No. Existing ModernMT API keys continue to work until December 31, 2026, giving users time to generate a new Lara API key and update integrations before that date.

How do I update my Trados Studio or memoQ plugin?

Uninstall the ModernMT plugin, install the official Lara plugin from the RWS AppStore for Trados Studio or the memoQ plugin store for memoQ, and enter your Lara API key. The site says this can take under 10 minutes.

Will my pricing or subscription plan change?

ModernMT customers move to a dedicated Lara plan under a new Lara contract. During the transition, the team reviews the current setup and confirms whether the best option is prior ModernMT-style volume pricing or a Lara subscription plus volume-based usage fee.

Quick Facts

Category: AI translation platform
Brand: ModernMT / Lara
Source domain: modernmt.com
Languages: 200+ languages
Primary workflows: Text, documents, images, audio, CAT tools, API, and workflow integrations
Availability note: ModernMT is evolving into Lara; ModernMT sunsets by the end of 2026