Software localization · Global digital products

Software localization for products people use.

Translate the interface without breaking the experience. We localize SaaS platforms, software UI, structured strings, onboarding, errors and help content, with terminology, placeholders and release requirements in mind.

SaaS & web applications Structured resource files Product terminology
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locales / fr-FR / ui.jsonUI STRINGS

Target file · French

01{
02 "button.save": "Enregistrer",
03 "nav.settings": "Paramètres",
04 "error.required": "Ce champ est obligatoire",
05 "plan.active": "Offre actuelle : {plan_name}"
06}
Keys + placeholders in context✓ REVIEW
UI stringsMenus, buttons, settings and notifications
SaaS journeysOnboarding, billing, dashboards and flows
Resource filesJSON, XML, CSV, XLIFF and exports
Release updatesTerminology and consistency across versions
What we localize

Small strings.
Big product decisions.

Words such as “Save” or “Plan” only make sense in context. The translation should fit your interface, audience and user journey.

01 / INTERFACE

UI strings & navigation

Menus, labels, tooltips, modals, settings, forms, buttons and empty states across your product.

02 / PRODUCT

SaaS & web applications

Dashboards, account areas, onboarding flows, permissions, subscriptions and product features.

03 / SYSTEM

Errors & validation

Warnings, recovery messages, confirmations and validation copy that users need to understand.

04 / DOCUMENTATION

Help content & guides

In-product help, knowledge bases, setup instructions, release notes and support articles.

05 / TERMINOLOGY

Features & plans

Approved feature names, subscription labels and recurring terms kept consistent across screens.

06 / ENGINEERING

Structured string files

Resource files with translatable values alongside technical keys, tags, variables and identifiers.

Technical safeguards

Translate the message.
Respect the code.

Software localization is not plain text translation. The brief identifies what should change, what must stay intact and where your product needs additional context.

01 / KEYS

Identifiers and IDs

Translation work distinguishes software keys and resource identifiers from user-facing values.

02 / VARIABLES

Tokens and placeholders

Dynamic names, numbers and parameters are identified so their placement remains meaningful.

03 / LAYOUT

Character limits

Screen context and interface constraints inform short labels, buttons and message length.

04 / RELEASES

Terminology consistency

Glossaries and approved translations can be reused across content batches and versions.

File structures and technical compatibility are reviewed from the source files before a project is confirmed.

File formats

Built around your development files.

Send the export your team actually works with. We review translatable fields, variables, tags, structure and the return format before scoping the project.

For a complex file or custom format, share a representative sample. We’ll confirm what can be supported and whether any file preparation or engineering work is needed.

Check compatibility with our team ↗
JSON / XMLStructured localization values, resource keys and tagged content.
XLIFFExchange files with segments, IDs and relevant metadata.
CSV / XLSXString exports with source text, context and review columns.
RESOURCESPlatform-specific string tables and language packs for review.
HELP FILESSupport articles, product guidance and release documentation.
Release workflow

From source strings to ready-to-review files.

One batch or an ongoing release cycle: the workflow is agreed around your content, file formats and deadlines.

01 / SHARE

Send files and context

Share source strings, target languages, screenshots, a glossary and your delivery needs.

02 / SCOPE

Review constraints

We identify translatable text, technical elements, formatting and the expected return structure.

03 / LOCALIZE

Translate in context

Interface and product copy are localized using the approved brief and relevant terminology.

04 / DELIVER

Review and return

Agreed linguistic and file checks are completed before files are returned for your own product testing.

Before you order

A little context now avoids confusion later.

The right screens and release requirements help us understand short strings, variables and feature terminology before localization starts.

Include in your brief

Source files Target markets Language pairs String count / volume Screenshots or notes Glossary / style guide Character constraints Required return format Release deadline Non-translatable terms
Indicative rates

Choose the right level of handling.

The existing starting rates are shown below. A final quote depends on language pair, volume, technical complexity, review requirements and deadline.

These are starting per-word rates, not guaranteed project totals. Please send the source files for an accurate quote.

Selected content

AI-supported + human review

£0.08 from / word

For suitable content batches where an AI-supported workflow with human review fits the source material and brief.

Check suitability
Complex releases

Specialist / complex

£0.16 from / word

For terminology-heavy releases or projects requiring additional specialist handling and technical review.

Discuss complexity

Additional engineering, testing or formatting requirements are scoped separately where relevant.

Common questions

Software localization explained.

We’ll review your actual file structure, target languages and interface context before confirming the workflow.

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What is software localization?

Software localization adapts user-facing product content for another language and market. It can cover interface strings, onboarding, errors, help content and resource files, with product context and technical requirements considered.

Can you localize SaaS platforms and web applications?

Yes. Projects can include dashboards, billing screens, account areas, notifications, settings, forms, onboarding and associated help content.

What file formats can you handle?

We can review JSON, XML, CSV, XLSX, XLIFF and platform-specific string files. Send a sample so we can confirm technical suitability, translatable values and the required return format.

How do you handle variables, placeholders and IDs?

We review resource-file conventions and identify identifiers, tags and dynamic placeholders separately from text intended for users. Any technical or linguistic QA requirements are defined in the project brief.

Is software localization different from app localization?

Software localization covers broader SaaS, web and desktop product interfaces. For mobile-app screens, mobile onboarding, notifications and app-store content, use our dedicated App Localization service.

What are your software localization rates?

Current starting rates on this page are £0.08 per word for suitable AI-supported work with human review, £0.12 per word for human software localization and £0.16 per word for specialist or complex content. We confirm the final quote after reviewing the files and requirements.

Your next release starts here

Ship in more languages.
Keep the product consistent.

Share your source files, target languages, screenshots and deadlines. We'll review the scope, confirm the delivery format and advise on the appropriate localization workflow.