Lokalise translation plugin
Enjoy faster, more efficient localization workflows with the Smartcat Lokalise translation plugin.
Setting up your Smartcat integration with Lokalise
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In Lokalise, create an API key with read and write permissions.
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Open your project in Smartcat, choose 'create a new integration', enter the API key, and select the project to integrate.
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Enter the API key in Smartcat and select the project to integrate.
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Select target and source languages and your preferred workflow (e.g., AI, human, or hybrid), then wait for the sync to complete.
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Translate the content in seconds with Smartcat AI. If needed, assign human editors for review.
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Push the translated files back to Lokalise with one click or schedule automatic sync.
For more information on using the Smartcat plugin for Lokalise, see our detailed help article.
Enhance every aspect of the localization process with Smartcat’s Lokalise plugin
Get the highest quality AI translation languages in seconds
Smartcat AI selects the best machine translation for your project files from dozens of AI tools (Lokalise has three) with the option for human review to ensure the highest quality, human-sounding translations.
Streamline collaboration
Use Smartcat Editor for seamless collaboration among editors, proofreaders, translators, and stakeholders, reducing manual transfers and enhancing communication. Access a vast talent pool through Smartcat Marketplace with over 500,000 vendors (compared to Lokalise's 6).
Speed up productivity and time-to-market
Smartcat automatically detects changes in content and marks them for translation, saving time and resources. Set up automatic sync to push finalized content back to Lokalise. Users report up to 10x productivity gains and 4x faster time-to-market with Smartcat.
How all teams benefit from Smartcat’s Lokalise integration
Marketing Teams
Expand your global reach by leveraging the Smartcat plugin. Smartcat supports over 280 languages (Lokalise has 30). Use our integration to reach more markets with on-brand, accurately translated content that resonates with international audiences.
Localization Teams
Enhance Lokalise projects with Smartcat's robust AI translation, automatic sync, and collaborative platform, reducing revisions and manual management. Ensure consistency across projects and file types with Smartcat's translation memory and glossary. Quickly fill knowledge gaps with Smartcat Marketplace.
Project Managers
Leverage Smartcat plugins to enable automatic sync of work between developers, content specialists, and reviewers to cut down on time-to-maket. Use Smartcat’s billing & invoicing functionality to pay all your translators with a single invoice and transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the integration between Lokalise and Smartcat work?
Smartcat's Lokalise plugin pulls your translatable content from Lokalise to Smartcat, either manually or automatically on a schedule. With the integration configured, you can utilize Smartcat’s tools for managing localization projects, including using a specialized editor, assigning translators, and overseeing workflows. Once translations are finished, you can push the files back to Lokalise with a single click or via scheduled automatic sync.
Is the Lokalise integration easy to set up?
Yes, the setup is user-friendly, allowing you to integrate Smartcat into your Lokalise workflows in just a few simple steps to integrate Smartcat into your Lokalise workflows. You can also access support resources at every stage.
What languages does Smartcat support?
Smartcat’s AI translator supports over 280 languages, from widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese to many less commonly spoken and minority languages.
Does Smartcat support translation memory and glossary management?
Smartcat provides robust and versatile tools for managing translation memory and glossaries, ensuring consistent and accurate translations across your projects that maintains your brand’s voice and preferences for target markets.
Can I translate all types of content with this integration?
Yes, Smartcat AI can translate various file types efficiently within the Lokalise integration, including text, images, spreadsheets, slideshows, and more.
How does Smartcat handle complex file formats and multimedia content?
Smartcat supports a wide range of file formats, including code for web and mobile apps, and video content. It integrates with multiple CMS platforms to streamline multilingual publishing.
How do I track the progress of translations?
Smartcat provides real-time updates on translation progress, allowing you to monitor deadlines, review translations, and manage collaborations within an easy-to-read interface. You can set up the Lokalise plugin to automatically push completed translations back to your Lokalise project, saving you time.
Can I collaborate with multiple translators on a single project?
Smartcat enables seamless collaboration among multiple translators as well as with editors, proofreaders, developers, and language experts within a single CAT environment, enhancing the efficiency and management of complex localization projects.
Can I customize the translation workflow to fit my team’s preferences?
Absolutely! Smartcat offers flexible customization options to tailor the translation workflow to your team’s needs, from defining guidelines to setting up approval processes. You can set whether you want AI or human translation and how they work at each stage of the project.
Can I integrate Smartcat Translator with other translation tools?
Yes, Smartcat integrates with over 30 leading workplace apps and tools, enhancing the compatibility and efficiency of your translation workflow. Explore the available integration options to see how you can enhance your productivity with Smartcat. Custom integrations are also available upon request.