A Better Software Localization Process

Adapt your software for 280+ languages. Smartcat’s AI Agents learn from your feedback, automating the entire software localization workflow to feel native everywhere.

1,000+ global companies rely on Smartcat to streamline their software localization process


Streamline Your Software Localization Workflow

95%+

quality score

Our AI-enhanced platform preserves your software terminology and brand voice, with every edit from an expert reviewer improving future quality.

70%

cost reduction

Reduce costs by replacing traditional, time-consuming processes with an efficient, AI-enhanced software localization workflow.

400%

faster time-to-market

Launch localized software in multiple markets at the same time, not one by one. Get to market faster.

A Single Hub for Your Localization Workflow

Smartcat consolidates UI strings, help docs, and marketing content in one platform. AI Agents create and translate simultaneously, ending fragmented tools and providing full visibility across your projects.

AI That Learns From Your Experts

Smartcat’s AI Agents deliver technical accuracy by learning from your team's feedback. Our AI understands software context, so quality improves with every project.

Connect with Your Development Tools

Integrate Smartcat with GitHub, GitLab, and JIRA to automate your software localization life-cycle. Our API and connectors enable continuous localization without disrupting your development flow.

Catch Localization Issues Before They Ship

Catch common software localization issues like broken strings and UI overflows. Our system combines automated checks with human review, ensuring accuracy and proper context for all your software translations.

Support for All Your File Formats

Our platform handles all software-specific formats, from JSON and YAML to RESX and XLIFF. Just upload your resource files or connect via API for automatic processing.

Centralized Terminology Management

Keep your brand voice consistent across all languages. Smartcat automatically builds and maintains translation memories and glossaries, ensuring key terms are always translated correctly.

The Software Localization Process in 5 Steps

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1. Connect Your Content

Integrate with your repository or upload files directly. This is the first of the software localization steps.

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2. Get an Instant AI Translation

Our AI translation engine instantly translates all your content, using your existing glossaries to maintain context and formatting for code elements.

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3. Review and Refine with Your Team

Invite team members or source expert reviewers to refine the AI-generated translations. Every edit helps train the AI for better results next time.

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4. Test Your Localized UI

Preview translations in a simulated environment. Check for formatting, string length, and other common software localization problems before deployment.

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5. Deploy with a Click

Push finished translations back to your repository with one click, or automate the entire deployment via API for a seamless update.

For Development Teams

Integrate localization directly into your CI/CD pipeline. This keeps your marketing and training content in sync with development, so you can ship globally, faster.

Smartcat saved us countless development hours by automating our localization workflow.

For Product & Marketing Teams

Launch features globally on day one. Simultaneous translation across all languages eliminates regional delays and gets your product into new markets faster.

Weve cut our international release cycles by 60% while expanding into 8 new markets.

For Learning & Development Teams

Create and maintain multilingual training materials that stay in sync with product updates. Ensure your global teams are always learning on the latest version.

Our global training materials are now always up-to-date with the latest features.

The Platform Built for Modern Software Localization

9.6/10

for ease of setup

9.3/10

ease of use

1,000+

global corporate clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

Ready to Streamline Your Workflow?

Smartcat's Supplier Management feature alone has saved us about 1,000 hours of yearly administrative and project management time (equivalent to 1/2 of an FTE).

Peggy Liao

Language Access Program and Policy Specialist

How Teams Succeed with Smartcat

50%

increase in productivity

Expondo doubled their output and cut outsourcing costs in half by using Smartcat's integrated platform.

1,000+

administrative hours saved annually

The City of Seattle automated its translation workflow and reduced expenses by 17% with Smartcat.

31 hours

Of work time saved monthly

Babbel’s marketing and L&D teams save 31 hours of work every month using Smartcat's platform.

Enterprise-Grade Security for Your Code

Your code and content are protected. We use SOC 2 Type II compliance, end-to-end encryption, and robust data protection protocols throughout the software localization process.

Start Your New Software Localization Process Today

See how an AI-enhanced workflow can preserve context and code integrity while saving you time and resources. What does software localization mean for your business? Find out.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the definition of software localization?

Software localization is the process of adapting your app's UI and content for new linguistic and cultural markets. More than just translation, it covers the entire software localization life-cycle, from software execution localization to UI adjustments, ensuring users feel the product was made for them.

What are the best software localization methods?

Smartcat combines AI speed with human expertise. AI translation handles volume quickly, while expert reviewers provide nuance and context. This hybrid approach is one of the most effective software localization methods because every human edit trains the AI, continuously improving quality.

What file formats does your platform support?

Smartcat supports all major formats for software localization, including JSON, XML, YAML, PO/POT, RESX, and XLIFF. Our platform preserves file structure and formatting.

How can I avoid software localization problems like inconsistent terms?

Our platform helps you avoid common software localization issues, and methods for solving them include using centralized terminology tools. Smartcat automatically builds and updates translation memories and glossaries to ensure consistent terminology across all versions of your product.

How can I reduce my software localization costs?

You can reduce costs by up to 70% compared to traditional agencies. Our platform uses AI and automation to remove bottlenecks, offering flexible pricing based on your needs. Even for a niche query like 'software localization is the process of quizlet', you'd find answers more efficiently with our tech.

How do you ensure quality for technical content?

Our quality assurance process combines automated QA checks with review by human experts. Every edit improves the AI's understanding of your technical requirements, enhancing quality for all future projects.

Can I launch in multiple markets at once?

Yes. Our parallel workflow lets you translate your software into many languages at once. This dramatically speeds up your global launch timeline, so you can release in all markets simultaneously.

Is my source code secure?

Absolutely. Software localization is the process of: adapting text, not exposing code. We use enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II compliance and end-to-end encryption to protect your IP.

How do you handle continuous localization?

Our platform offers a continuous localization workflow. By connecting to your repository, we automatically detect new or modified strings and use your translation memory to process updates efficiently, keeping all languages in sync with development.