Xliff Editor is a native macOS application aimed at translators, developers, and localization engineers who need a lightweight, efficient tool for translating app strings without using complex CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools. It is known for having a small memory footprint and a custom-built parser. Key Features of Xliff Editor 2.9
Making quick changes to localized strings without opening a full-scale Translation Management System (TMS).
Allows viewing/using alternative translations provided in the XLIFF file.
Advanced searching capabilities, including RegEx support. Fuzzy Search: Highlights similar matches in the text. File Format Support: XLIFF: Supports standard .xliff files. SDXLIFF: Supports Studio XLIFF files. XLZ: Supports Zipped XLIFF files. XCLOC: Supports Xcode localization catalogs. Full Undo/Redo: Extensive revision history for editing. Workflow with Xliff Editor
Automatically highlights or protects placeholders (e.g., %@ , \n ) to prevent them from being corrupted during translation.
Save the changes back to the XLIFF format for import into the final product.
Checking for missing translations or broken placeholders. Comparison to Alternatives