Supported Game Engines & File Formats

LocaFile AI translates 12+ file formats across all major game engines, web frameworks, and mobile platforms. If you have a localization file, we can translate it — variable-safe, structure-aware, from $19. No login required.

Officially Supported Formats

Deep-dive support with dedicated landing pages, code examples, and variable pattern documentation.

Godot CSV

Official Godot Engine CSV format

.csv, .tsv

Unity CSV

Unity Localization Package

.csv

Unity YAML

Unity YAML exports

.yaml, .yml

JSON

Generic JSON with nested support

.json

PO / Gettext

GNU gettext for Godot, Unity, C++

.po, .pot

iOS .strings

iOS/macOS Localizable.strings

.strings

Android XML

Android strings.xml

.xml

Unreal XLIFF

Unreal Engine 5 XLIFF 1.2/2.0

.xliff, .xlf

TSV

Tab-separated values

.tsv

Laravel PHP

Laravel PHP array files

.php

Subtitles (SRT)

SRT subtitles — timing and inline tags preserved

.srt

Subtitles (VTT)

WebVTT subtitles — cue settings preserved

.vtt

Subtitles (ASS)

ASS subtitles — override blocks preserved

.ass

Subtitles (SBV / YouTube)

YouTube subtitle files — timing preserved

.sbv

Community Engines (Format-Compatible)

These engines use standard formats we support. If it exports JSON, CSV, XML, PO, or YAML — we support it.

EnginePrimary FormatsNotes
GameMaker StudioJSON, CSVStandard JSON/CSV i18n
Ren'PyPO, RPYVisual novel engine, Gettext-based
RPG Maker MV/MZJSONdata/*.json files
DefoldJSON, PO2D/mobile engine
Phaser.jsJSONHTML5 web games
PixiJSJSONWebGL renderer
Construct 3JSONExport JSON for i18n
Love2DPO, JSONLua framework
RaylibPO, JSONC/C++ framework
MonoGameJSON, XML.NET games
Cocos2d-xPO, JSONCross-platform C++
CryEngineXML, POEnterprise engine

Web Frameworks

React / Next.js

JSON react-i18next, next-intl

Vue.js / Nuxt

JSON, YAML vue-i18n, @nuxtjs/i18n

Svelte

JSON svelte-i18n

Angular

XLIFF, JSON @angular/localize

Laravel

PHP, JSON Built-in i18n

Django

PO, MO Gettext

Flask

PO, JSON Flask-Babel

WordPress

PO, MO Gettext

Mobile Platforms

PlatformFormatsNotes
iOS.strings, .xcstringsLocalizable.strings, Strings Catalog
Androidstrings.xmlres/values/strings.xml with plurals
FlutterARB, JSON, YAML.arb = JSON-based
React NativeJSONi18n/*.json files

Publishing Platforms & Stores

Localization requirements for major game distribution platforms. Steam Next Fest: 2.5x more wishlists with 3+ languages.

PlatformLanguagesRequiredNotes
Steam28Recommended2.5x wishlists (3+ langs), 4.1x (8+ langs)
Epic Games Store12+RecommendedAll major languages
Nintendo Switch8+RequiredCertification requirement
PlayStation 512+RequiredCertification requirement
Xbox Series X/S12+RequiredCertification requirement
Google PlayAllRecommendedAndroid XML format
Apple App StoreAllRecommendediOS .strings format
itch.ioAllOptionalIndie dev community

Format Comparison

FormatStructureVariable LockingNested SupportOur Support
CSVYesFullNoFull
TSVYesFullNoFull
JSONYesFullAny depthFull
YAMLYesFullAny depthFull
PO/GettextYesFullNoFull
XLIFFYesFulltrans-unitFull
iOS .stringsYesFullNoFull
Android XMLYesFullXML treeFull
Laravel PHPYesFullArraysFull

FAQ

What if my engine isn't listed?

If you can export JSON, CSV, XML, PO, YAML, or TSV — we support it. Most engines use standard formats. Check your engine's documentation for "export localization" or "i18n file format".

Do you support custom formats?

Maybe. If your format is text-based (not binary), we can likely parse it. Contact us with a sample file — we'll tell you if we can handle it.

What about binary formats?

We don't support binary formats (.mo, compiled RESX, etc.). Convert to text-based format first (PO, JSON, XML), then upload.

Can you translate multiple files at once?

Yes! Upload a ZIP with multiple files. We preserve folder structure and deliver translated ZIP. Perfect for multi-language projects.

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