Pedro Mendonça

<p>Adds the CSV format to GlotPress to export/import translations and originals.</p>
<p>This allows you to export a translation set to a CSV file, and use this to import the translations or originals into the project.</p>
<p>This plugin is properly prepared for localization.</p>
<h3>The CSV Format</h3>
<p>The CSV output has values separated by <code>,</code> and enclosured by <code>" "</code>.</p>
<p>The total number of columns depends on the number of Plural Forms of the exported Locale.</p>
<p>For an sample file, please check out <a href="https://github.com/pedro-mendonca/GP-Format-CSV/blob/main/example.csv" rel="nofollow ugc">example.csv</a>.</p>
<p>The header columns for the different translations have the <code>Translation (<plural-form>)</code> naming convention, being the Plural Forms depending on each exported Locale.</p>
<p>See the example below for a <strong>Portuguese</strong> CSV export, which has <code>2</code> plural forms.</p>
<h4>The exported CSV in plain text</h4>
<pre><code>"Context","Singular","Plural","Comments","References","Translation (Singular)","Translation (Plural)"
"","Singular in English.","","Comment 1.\nComment 2.","","Singular em Português.",""
</code></pre>
<h4>The main columns</h4>
<p>The 5 main columns are <code>Context</code>, <code>Singular</code>, <code>Plural</code>, <code>Comments</code> and <code>References</code>.</p>
<h4>The Plural Forms variable columns</h4>
<p>The number of Plural Forms columns may vary depending on each Locale setting.</p>
<p>Check the below table for examples of <a href="https://github.com/GlotPress/GlotPress/blob/develop/locales/locales.php" rel="nofollow ugc">GlotPress Locales</a> from 1 to 6 Plural Forms.</p>
<h3>Included filters</h3>
<p>The <code>gp_format_csv_header</code> allows you to add, remove or customize items from the CSV header.</p>
<p>The <code>gp_format_csv_row</code> allows you to add, remove or customize items from the CSV row.</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h4>Export translations to CSV</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to the bottom of the translation table.</li>
<li>Select <code>CSV (.csv)</code>.</li>
<li>Click on the <code>Export</code> link to download the CSV file.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Import translations from CSV</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to the bottom of the translation table.</li>
<li>Click on the <code>Import Translations</code> link.</li>
<li>Select the CSV file to upload, the <code>Format</code> is <em>Auto Detected</em>.</li>
<li>Click on the <code>Import</code> button.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Import originals from CSV</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to the project page.</li>
<li>On the project actions click on the <code>Import Originals</code> link.</li>
<li>Select the CSV file to upload, the <code>Format</code> is <em>Auto Detected</em>.</li>
<li>Click on the <code>Import</code> button.</li>
</ol>


CSV Format for GlotPress

Adds the CSV format to GlotPress to export/import translations and originals.

Tim W

<p>Loco Translate provides in-browser editing of WordPress translation files and integration with automatic translation services.</p>
<p>It also provides Gettext/localization tools for developers, such as extracting strings and generating templates.</p>
<p>Features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Built-in translation editor within WordPress admin</li>
<li>Integration with translation APIs including DeepL, Google, Lecto, Microsoft and OpenAI.</li>
<li>Create and update language files directly in your theme or plugin</li>
<li>Extraction of translatable strings from your source code</li>
<li>Native MO file compilation without the need for Gettext on your system</li>
<li>JSON (Jed) file compilation compatible with WordPress script localization</li>
<li>Support for standard PO features including comments, references and plural forms</li>
<li>PO source view with clickable source code references</li>
<li>Protected language directory for saving custom translations</li>
<li>Configurable PO file backups with diff and restore capability</li>
<li>Built-in WordPress locale codes</li>
</ul>
<p>Official <a href="https://localise.biz/" rel="nofollow ugc">Loco</a> WordPress plugin by Tim Whitlock.<br />
For more information please visit our <a href="https://localise.biz/wordpress/plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">plugin page</a>.</p>
<h3>Keyboard shortcuts</h3>
<p>The PO file editor supports the following keyboard shortcuts for faster translating:</p>
<ul>
<li>Done and Next: <code>Ctrl ↵</code></li>
<li>Next string: <code>Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↓</span></code></li>
<li>Previous string: <code>Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↑</span></code></li>
<li>Next untranslated: <code>Shift Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↓</span></code></li>
<li>Previous untranslated: <code>Shift Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↑</span></code></li>
<li>Copy from source text: <code>Ctrl B</code></li>
<li>Clear translation: <code>Ctrl K</code></li>
<li>Toggle Fuzzy: <code>Ctrl U</code></li>
<li>Save PO / compile MO: <code>Ctrl S</code></li>
<li>Toggle invisibles: <code>Shift Ctrl I</code></li>
<li>Suggest translation: <code>Ctrl J</code></li>
</ul>
<p>Mac users can use ⌘ Cmd instead of Ctrl.</p>


Loco Translate

must have


Great plugin. Very useful to be able to translate plugins without an external tool like poedit.


Great tool

I'm using it in all one language projects


We recommend this to all of our clients who ask about translations.



It can even be used to "translate" (alter) default English texts within a plugin/theme too.


Awesome Plugin

Great support!


A must-have plugin for managing the lifecycle of translations in custom plugins and themes. 



There's a steep learning curve to climb when it comes to language and translation management. This plugin helps a lot and works really well.



Also impressed with the speed of response to my help topic. Thanks Tim!


Excellent plugin and support


This is a great tool. I've been using it for years, and it has never let me down.


Simply awesome

Translate WordPress plugins and themes directly in your browser. Versatile PO file editor with integrated AI translation providers.

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