File Formats Overview
Localit.io supports multiple file formats for different platforms and development environments.
Supported formats
JSON
Universal format for web and mobile applications.
XML (Android)
Native Android localization format (strings.xml).
.strings (iOS)
Standard iOS localization format (Localizable.strings).
.stringsdict (iOS)
iOS format for plural forms and complex string formatting.
PO, POT, MO (Gettext)
Standard format for web frameworks and desktop applications.
SRT
Subtitle format for video localization.
Quick format selection
Building for iOS? → Use .strings and .stringsdict
Building for Android? → Use XML
Building for web? → Use JSON or PO/POT
Multi-platform project? → Use JSON with universal placeholders
Video subtitles? → Use SRT
Universal placeholders
All formats support Localit.io's universal placeholder system - upload in any format, translate once, export to any target format with automatic conversion.
Ready to learn more? Check the detailed guides for each format below: