Strings to PO

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Apple Strings is a file format widely used in Apple's development ecosystem for storing localization data. It is a text-based file format that has a simple structure based on key-value pairs, where each key is a string identifier, and the corresponding value is the actual text (translation).


Gettext PO (Portable Object) is a file format widely used in software localization, defined by the GNU gettext tool. It is a plain text file format that consists of key-value pairs, mapping original strings (keys) to their corresponding translations (values).

How can I convert Apple Strings to Gettext PO?

Converting your localization files is quite easy. First, select Gettext PO as the format you would like to convert to. Then, choose the Apple Strings file and drop it into the designated area. That's all.

What file formats does this localization file converter support?

This localization file converter supports nearly all well-known localization file formats. Below is a list of the supported file formats:

Is this localization file converter free to use?

Yes, this localization file converter is entirely free to use, with no restrictions on the number of translation files you can convert.

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