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Dev builds free on-device tool to batch-translate Xcode plists
A developer created pListTranslatorApp, a free SwiftUI macOS tool that uses Apple's Translation framework to batch-translate Xcode plist strings on-device. It downloads language packs on demand, supports custom key selection, and includes a QA feature to preserve original strings for review. The tool is open-source on GitHub, addressing a common pain point for iOS and macOS app localization.
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A practical, lightweight solution for indie developers, but its reliance on Apple's on-device translation quality and per-language downloads may limit adoption for larger projects.
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I Got Tired of Hand-Translating Xcode Plists, So I Built a Tiny Free Tool to Do It On-Device →
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