Writing & language
Poedit is a desktop translation editor for software and website localization files. Its open-source core helps translators manage catalog entries and source context, while optional Pro services add advanced automation and integrations.
Translators localizing applications and websites
Paid Pro automation is separate from the core. Translated strings still need interface testing.
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Poedit provides a free open-source translation editor under the MIT license. Optional Pro automation, machine translation and advanced integrations are separate paid offerings.
Free open-source translation editor; Pro automation, machine translation and some integrations are paid.
Free open-source translation editor; Pro automation, machine translation and some integrations are paid.
Catalog-aware controls reduce direct localization-file editing.
Source references help interpret short interface strings.
Paid Pro automation is separate from the core
Translated strings still need interface testing
Open the localization catalog and check language and plural settings before editing messages. Use source references to understand short or ambiguous strings, then validate the output in the application itself.
Keep catalog files under the project version-control process so updates can be reviewed and merged. No. The paid offering advertises additional automation, machine translation and advanced tools. Gettext PO catalogs are a core use case, with additional formats supported by the project.
Poedit provides a free open-source translation editor under the MIT license. Optional Pro automation, machine translation and advanced integrations are separate paid offerings.
No. The paid offering advertises additional automation, machine translation and advanced tools.
Gettext PO catalogs are a core use case, with additional formats supported by the project.
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