How to translate iOS app using XCLOC file

What is XCLOC file #

XCLOC (Xcode Localization Catalog) is the new format for localizing Xcode projects which Apple introduced in Xcode 10.

How to translate an Xcode project with XLOC #

The process of translation with XCLOC contains four simple steps.

1. Add Languages
2. Export
3. Translate (This is where LocalizeBot helps).
4. Import

Add Languages #

First, you need to add languages that your app wants to support.

1. Select your project.
2. Select Info tba.
3. Under the Localizations section, click the Add (+) button and select a language you want to support.

Export #

You can export Xcloc directly from Xcode.

To do that:

1. Open your project in Xcode.

2. Select "Product menu > Export Localizations...".
   

3. Select the destination location.
   

You will get a .xcloc file for each language.

Translate #

Normally, you would send these .xcloc files to translators to translate.

This is where LocalizeBot comes to help.

To translate .xcloc files:

1. Drag and drop those files into the LocalizeBot app.

2. Click Translate button.

   
   
   
   

You will get translated .xcloc files as a result.

Import #

The last step is to import the translated files back to the Xcode project.

To do that:

1. Select "Product menu > Import Localizations...".
2. Select the .xcloc file and click Import.
3. Xcode will show the sheet comparing the translations for you to review. Click Import to confirm the operation.

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