PO Translation: Professional Gettext File Translator
Efficiently translate PO (Portable Object) files used in PHP, Python, and Linux projects with our specialized gettext translation tool. Seamlessly manage software localization with support for multiple languages and automatic string detection.
How to Use PO Translation Tool
Enter Your Source Content
Paste your source text into the main text area. Select your source format from the dropdown menu, with options like PO File, XLIFF, JSON, or other supported formats.
Configure Translation Settings
Choose your translation mode and adjust preservation settings. Toggle format preservation and context retention, then add any non-translatable terms like variable names or brand names to protect them during translation.
Review and Export Results
Select your desired output format and review translation guidelines. Enable translation memory creation if needed for future projects, then generate your translated content in your chosen format.
PO Translation
AI-powered translation tool for PO files and software localization, supporting multiple formats and preserving context for accurate translations.
Multi-Format Support
Handle various file formats including PO, XLIFF, JSON, and HTML. Seamlessly convert between formats while maintaining translation integrity and structure.
Smart Context Preservation
Maintains original message context and translator comments. Ensures accurate translations by preserving essential reference information and development notes.
Customizable Translation Rules
Define non-translatable terms and custom translation guidelines. Protect variable names, brand names, and technical terms from unwanted translation.
Translation Memory Generation
Create and maintain translation memory files for consistency. Learn from previous translations to improve future localization accuracy and efficiency.
Flexible Translation Modes
Choose from multiple translation modes including machine translation and human review. Tailor the translation process for technical, marketing, or legal content.
Format Preservation System
Intelligently preserves formatting tags and special characters. Ensures translated content maintains original structure and technical specifications.
What Kind Of Content You Can Translate Using PO Translation Online?
This online PO Translation tool helps you translate various software and development content formats. Here are the key translation capabilities:
Software String Translation
Accurately translate UI elements, buttons, and menu items while preserving code functionality and formatting.
Technical Documentation Translation
Convert user manuals, API documentation, and technical guides while maintaining technical accuracy and terminology.
Multiple Format Support
Handle translations for PO files, XLIFF, JSON, HTML, XML, and Properties files with proper format preservation.
Marketing Content Localization
Translate marketing materials while maintaining brand voice and cultural relevance across different languages.
Legal Content Translation
Accurately translate legal documents and terms while preserving precise legal terminology and meaning.
Translation Memory Creation
Generate and maintain translation memory files for consistent terminology and faster future translations.
What Users Say About Musely PO Translation
Thaddeus Blackwood
Software Localization Manager
Musely's PO Translation tool has been a game-changer for our international software releases. The ability to preserve formatting while handling multiple PO files simultaneously has cut our localization time in half. The translation memory feature is particularly brilliant for maintaining consistency across projects.
Xiomara Chen
Open Source Developer
Working with Linux-based projects, I needed a reliable tool for managing Gettext translations. Musely's PO Translation handles our technical documentation perfectly. The non-translatable terms feature ensures our variable names and function calls remain untouched - exactly what we needed!
Raoul Dubois
Python Application Developer
The context preservation in Musely's PO Translation is fantastic. When localizing our Python apps, keeping translator comments and message contexts intact is crucial. The customizable list for protected terms saves me from post-translation code fixes.
Zephyr Martinez
Internationalization Specialist
I love how Musely's PO Translation supports multiple input formats. Whether I'm working with XLIFF, JSON, or traditional PO files, the conversion is seamless. The machine translation option with human review capability gives us the perfect balance of speed and accuracy.
Astrid Kowalski
PHP Framework Developer
Finally, a tool that understands PHP localization needs! The output format flexibility and translation guidelines feature help maintain our string formatting requirements. It's especially useful when coordinating with external translation teams on large-scale projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Step 1: Paste your source text into the Source Content field. Step 2: Select your source format (default is PO File) from the dropdown menu. Step 3: Choose a translation mode based on your content type (e.g., Technical Documentation or Software Strings). Step 4: Configure preservation settings for formatting and context. Step 5: Add any non-translatable terms and specific guidelines. Finally, select your desired output format and click translate.
Yes, the PO Translation tool offers two dedicated toggle options for maintaining content integrity. The 'Preserve Formatting' option keeps all formatting tags and special characters intact during translation, while the 'Keep Context' feature maintains the original message context and translator comments. This ensures your translated content retains its original structure and meaning, particularly important for technical documentation and software localization.
The tool supports a wide range of input and output formats including PO Files, XLIFF, JSON, Plain Text, HTML, XML, Gettext, and Properties Files. You can select different formats for input and output, making it versatile for various translation workflows. This flexibility allows you to convert between formats while maintaining translation accuracy and formatting consistency.
The Non-translatable Terms feature allows you to create a customized list of words that should remain unchanged during translation. You can specify variable names, function names, brand names, and product names. The tool will automatically preserve these terms in their original form throughout the translation process, ensuring technical accuracy and brand consistency in your localized content.
The tool offers several specialized translation modes: Machine Translation for quick automated results, Human Review Required for critical content, Technical Documentation for manuals and guides, Software Strings for UI elements, Marketing Content for promotional materials, and Legal Content for documents requiring precise translation. Choose the mode that best matches your content type and quality requirements.