AI Localizer is an AI localization translation tool designed specifically for Xcode projects, aimed at helping developers add multilingual support to iOS and macOS apps in an automated way. The following is a summary of its main features and usage based on official information.
Purpose The core purpose of AI Localizer is to simplify the localization process for Xcode projects. It can automatically discover localizable text in an app and use AI translation capabilities to translate this text into target languages, thereby reducing the workload of manual translation and configuration. The official description emphasizes adding localization translations to Xcode projects "seamlessly," supporting up to 37 languages.
Main Capabilities
- Automatic localization: The tool automatically finds all localizable text in an app, and translation results can be saved directly back to Xcode, completing changes with just a button click.
- Multilingual support: Up to 37 languages can be selected to translate macOS or iOS apps.
- Multiple translation options: Users can choose AI translation, Microsoft Azure, Google Translate, or manual translation.
- Flexible service configuration: Users can also configure AI Localizer to use their own Microsoft Azure or Google Translate accounts.
- Manual editing: Translated strings can be edited directly within the app; click a string to enter modifications.
- Proofreading export: Translations can optionally be exported in CSV format for manual review, and any changes can be easily imported back through AI Localizer.
- Format support: Supports all Xcode localizable formats, including SwiftUI, Storyboard, XIB, as well as .strings and .xcstrings formats.
Usage The official documentation provides a getting started guide that breaks down the few simple steps for using the app to translate your first Xcode project. The basic process includes: automatically loading all localizable resources of the Xcode project, selecting target languages (up to 37), using the AI translation service or configuring your own Azure/Google account for translation, and saving translation results directly back to Xcode. Users can also manually edit translations within the app, or export CSV for proofreading and then import it back.
Use Cases AI Localizer is suitable for developers who need to add multilingual support to iOS or macOS apps, especially those using Xcode for development and who want to automate the localization process, whether teams or individuals. It is suitable for scenarios where users want to quickly generate translations in multiple languages while retaining the option for manual proofreading.
Limitations and Requirements
- System requirements: Requires macOS 12 or later; the official description states compatibility with macOS 26.
- Privacy and security: Only strings are sent to the translation service selected by the user; Wide Angle Software does not collect any data.
- Translation quality: Translation results from AI translation or third-party services (Microsoft Azure, Google Translate) may vary depending on the language pair and content; the official app provides an export proofreading feature for manual review.
- Price and fees: Not yet provided in the official information.
- Specific platform support: Only macOS and iOS apps are explicitly supported; no information is currently provided for other platforms.
