XLIFF localization tools for Xcode 6

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Xcode 6 introduced a new localization workflow which uses the open .XLIFF format. Xcode extracts the strings from NSLocalizedString, strings in storyboards / XIB files and creates a single XLIFF file for each localization.

I'm looking for good localization tools that translators can use to open and edit the files exported by Xcode.

The translated file needs to be saved as .XLIFF and then imported into Xcode. Xcode creates a new localization for the target language specified in the XLIFF file or updates the existing localization.

Which localization tool(s) do you recommend?

Don't really have an answer, but when this was released, Apple claimed the major translators already supported this format. Might be worth reaching out to them to see what they use. — Scott Berrevoets, Oct 16 '14 at 19:53
According to the [CAT Tools](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-assisted_translation#Some_notable_CAT_tools) Wikipedia article almost all tools claim XLIFF support. — Jenszcz, Aug 04 '15 at 12:16
But many need a tool for John Doe the unknown student translator on fiverr. For sure the large 10x as expensive professional translating companies already support it. — Lothar, Aug 13 '15 at 14:28

score 8 · Answer 1 · edited Feb 17 '16 at 02:48

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XLIFF is introduced some years ago and there's bunch of tools which support XLIFF.

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I haven't check them all in detail, but my choice was CounterParts. I requested a trial, and it's pretty neat. (I am not affiliated with the product in any way, but the OP asked for a recommendation). – Mazyod Dec 13 '14 at 00:44
With iLocalize and XCode 6 you get missing original attribute errors and import stops :-( – Lothar Aug 13 '15 at 14:29

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 26 '15 at 04:41

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Free online XLIFF editor

You can read more info here.

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Works but terrible usage. Makes translation twice or three times as expensive. – Lothar Aug 13 '15 at 14:30
Bad service. Used it a little. – Nike Kov Feb 13 '19 at 09:55

Dominique Vial · Answer 3 · 2015-03-12T00:14:18.763

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Just found few on App Store :

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score 2 · Answer 4 · answered May 20 '16 at 11:08

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XLIFFTool Is a FREE simple and woking editor. Easy installed via AppStore.

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score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Nov 03 '15 at 02:33

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Heartsome's GPL XLIFF editor is the most complete and standard compliant solution. It used to be a closed tool but they released the code under the GPL a while ago.

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