PrestaShop How to add Language and Currency

In PrestaShop, you can add and show multiple languages and currencies from the Back Office.

Add New Language

1. Go to International → Localisation
2. In the Import a localisation pack section:
   • Select your country
   • Choose the language
   • Click Import

OR

1. Go to International → Translations
2. Add/install a new language manually.

Enable Language Selector on Front Office

1. Go to Modules → Module Manager
2. Search for:
   • Language selector block
3. Install and enable it if disabled.

The language dropdown will appear in the header or footer depending on your theme hooks.

Add New Currency

1. Go to International → Localisation → Currencies
2. Click Add new currency
3. Fill:
   • Currency name
   • ISO code (USD, EUR, INR)
   • Symbol
   • Exchange rate
4. Save

Enable Currency Selector

1. Go to Modules → Module Manager
2. Search:
   • Currency selector block
3. Install/enable it.

Auto Update Currency Rates

Go to:

International → Localization → Currencies

Then click:

• Update exchange rates

You can also configure automatic updates using cron.

Assign Currency by Country

Go to:

International → Localization → Geolocation

or configure country-specific settings under localization preferences.

Common Hook Positions

Most themes show selectors in:

• displayNav1
• displayTop
• displayHeader

You can move them from:

Design → Positions

If Selector Not Visible

Check:

• Currency/language is enabled
• Theme supports selector hooks
• Cache cleared

Go to:

• Advanced Parameters → Performance
• Clear cache

Useful Combination

For international stores:

• Language: English, French, Arabic
• Currency: USD, EUR, INR

This improves SEO and user experience for global visitors.