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Why use JSON for translations?

JSON is the most popular format for storing translations in different type of projects. It works great for web and mobile apps and games localization. Storing translations in JSON files makes it much easier to work with and to manage translations from a project building and management perspective. Using JSON files for translations has many benefits:

  • universal file format that you can go with anywhere,
  • it is known and widely used among developers,
  • it's easy to read even by non-technical people,
  • simple key-value structure.
sample json with english translation strings

How to use JSON files for translations?

JSON files are very easy for translation management. There are different ways to manage translations with JSON so you can choose which one works best for you and your project:

  • Single-language JSON - all translations for a language are stored in a single file. It contains a translation key set by developer and localized message (our translation). Each language has a separate JSON file.
  • Multi-language JSON - translations for all languages are stored in one JSON file. The file structure contains language as a key and translation as a value.
  • Custom SimpleLocalize JSON - this JSON format allows storing translation with additional information, like description for translators or extra key details.
sample multi-language json format with translations

How to translate JSON file?

To translate JSON files with ease, use SimpleLocalize translation management with free community plan. It's a perfect way for translating smaller projects. The online translation editor will help you and translators to work efficiently on translations, and the import/export process won't cause you any trouble.

First, create account in SimpleLocalize and add a new project. Then, upload your translation files or use simple CLI command for uploading translations.

Second, translate your project. Add new languages, use translation editor and try the auto-translation feature which will do the whole translation job for you in seconds.

Import JSON file with translation to auto-translate section
Import JSON file with translation to auto-translate section

How it works?

Learn how work with SimpleLocalize looks like
and how it can speed up your translation workflow.

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Install and Configure

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Execute a shell script to auto-install CLI or download a binary file. Create a YAML file with configuration for your project.
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Upload translations

1
Execute upload command to push your local translation files to translation editor.
See upload command
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Manage translations

2
Your translations will show up in a translation editor. In web client you start auto-translation, see translations suggestions, edit translations and more.
Go to Editor

Use translations

3
Choose the best way to get and use translations in your project. You can host them on our CDN, download with CLI, API or via Web UI.
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translations in multi-language-json file format

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CLI can find translation keys in your project files locally, and send them to the cloud. You can also use it to upload your current translation files to manage them in SimpleLocalize. Once you translate messages, you can use CLI to download a ready to use translation file.

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