ACF translation

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
You are trying to translate ACF fields from French to English and Spanish, specifically a city field named "Ville", but you are unable to see this field in the translation interface.
Solution:
We have confirmed that Divi 5 should be compatible with WPML. However, there are known issues related to migration from Divi 4 to Divi 5 that might be affecting the visibility of your ACF fields. You can check these issues here: Divi 5 migration issues.
We have opened a new ticket to address the issue with Divi 5 and its compatibility with global modules, which might be related to your problem. You can follow the progress here: Divi 5 & Global Counter Module issue.
We will conduct further tests and update you via the new ticket.

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Last updated by Marcel 1 month, 4 weeks ago.

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May 13, 2026 at 11:55 am #18032780
mkt-portalp	I'm trying to translate ACF fields from french to english and spanish. For example, i have a city field, called "Ville" in french, that I want to translate in each language. But i can't achieve this, this field doesn't appear at all. Can you help me please ?
May 15, 2026 at 2:41 pm #18039379
Andreas W. WPML Supporter since 12/2018 Languages: English (English ) German (Deutsch ) Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)	Hello, Did you install and configure the "ACF Multilingual" addon? Guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/ It would also be very helpful if you could send us the WPML troubleshooting information. More information can be found here: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/ Best regards Andreas
May 18, 2026 at 8:07 am #18041859
mkt-portalp	Hello Andreas, Yes, i already have the ACF Multilingual plugin actived on this website.
May 19, 2026 at 12:48 pm #18045899
Andreas W. Supporter	Please answer the following questions: Which translation preference are you using for your Field Groups? - Same fields across languages - Different fields across languages - Expert Which translation method are you using to translate the content that holds the fields? - WPML Translation Dashboard - WPML Translation Editor - WordPress Editor
May 19, 2026 at 12:56 pm #18045910
mkt-portalp	The website was on "Same fields across languages" but your IA bot assistant told me to switch on Expert mode. So I did it and this mode is currently enabled. I use the WPML translation editor for the pages and articles, and WPML translation dashboard for ACF custom fields group.
May 20, 2026 at 12:39 am #18047106
Andreas W. Supporter	I'd be happy to take a closer look at this. I'd like to request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to the website to investigate the issue further. You'll find the necessary fields below the comment section if you log in to leave the next reply. The information you provide will be private, meaning only you and I will be able to see and access it. IMPORTANT Please be sure to create a backup of the website and database before granting us access. If you don't see the "wp-admin / FTP" fields, your login credentials for the post and website will be set to "PUBLIC." Do NOT publish the information unless you see the required wp-admin / FTP fields. The private reply form looks like this: hidden link When replying again, click "I still need assistance". Video: hidden link Please note that we are required to request this information individually on each ticket. We are not permitted to access any login information that was not specifically provided in the private reply form for this ticket.
May 20, 2026 at 11:02 am #18048290
Andreas W. Supporter	No problem, the FTP access might not be needed in this case. The first problem I see here is that ACF Field Groups are set to "Translatable" and were translated. This can lead to unexpected issues. I have set the ACF Field Groups to "Not translatable" and removed the translated field groups. The field groups should only exist in the site's default language. Please edit now again the original fields on the original post, save the post, and then update the translation. If the issue persists, please let me know.
May 20, 2026 at 1:02 pm #18048758
mkt-portalp	I tried on a page but my "Solutions" custom field is not translated. This field doesn't appear in the translation editor.
May 20, 2026 at 2:22 pm #18049005
Andreas W. Supporter	To translate ACF field choices: Go to WPML → Translation Dashboard. Open the ACF Field Group section and send the item with your ACF choices for translation. Source: https://wpml.org/documentation/related-projects/translate-sites-built-with-acf/#acf-field-choices
May 20, 2026 at 2:43 pm #18049040
mkt-portalp	They seem to be already translated. Should I update the translation ?
May 21, 2026 at 6:43 am #18050067
Andreas W. Supporter	Where can I see those fields on Frontend? - Façades de quai - Portes embarquées - Métallerie I do not see those fields available when editing a post either.
May 21, 2026 at 6:48 am #18050071
mkt-portalp	You can see these fields in achievements portfolio page : • hidden link (original language) and each achievement page, this one for example : • hidden link But when I try to translate this last page, my solutions stay in french.
May 21, 2026 at 10:19 pm #18052878
Andreas W. Supporter	Could it be that you were able to solve the issue already? Those fields appear as translated here: hidden link and here: hidden link Where exactly can I see the issue?
May 22, 2026 at 12:39 pm #18054372
mkt-portalp	Yes, I can achieve the translation on a few pages, and I can't on others. It's strange. If you take a look at the achievements page, some of the achievements cards are translated (solution appear on english), but others like Perugia Mover are not.
May 22, 2026 at 9:49 pm #18055512
Andreas W. Supporter	After editing the original post in Divi and saving it again, it seems to work now. hidden link