Question 1

Will AI translation break my game variables like {player_name}?

Accepted Answer

No. LocaFile AI locks your variables — {player_name}, %s, <color=red> tags — with regex token replacement before the AI sees them. The AI only sees plain text. Variables are restored byte-for-byte after translation. This is the #1 reason indie devs avoid AI localization — we solved it.

Question 2

How much does game localization cost?

Accepted Answer

Three one-time passes, no subscriptions: Indie Starter ($19, 3 runs, 30 days, 6 languages), Steam Launchpad ($99, 10 runs, 90 days, all 28 languages), Studio Pass ($249, 35 runs, 120 days, all 28 languages). Human agencies charge $2,000+ for a single language. Generic AI tools charge per word and still break your variables. LocaFile AI includes all languages in every pass — no per-language fees.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account to localize my game?

Accepted Answer

No. LocaFile AI requires no login. You upload your file, pick a pass, pay via Stripe, and download your translated files. Your entitlement UUID is your dashboard key — no email, no password, no account to manage.

Question 4

Which game engines and file formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

LocaFile AI is engine-aware: Godot CSV, Unity CSV, JSON, YAML, XLIFF, PO, Android XML, iOS .strings, and TSV. We detect your format automatically and respect its structure — keys stay untouched, only values are translated. ZIP uploads are supported for multi-file projects.

Question 5

How fast can I get my game localized for Steam Next Fest?

Accepted Answer

Minutes, not weeks. Upload your file, pick a pass, pay, and your translated ZIP is ready in minutes — all 28 Steam-supported languages in one batch. Agencies take 3 weeks and charge $2,000+. LocaFile AI ships same-day for $19 to $249, depending on your scope.

Question 6

What's the difference between the three passes?

Accepted Answer

Indie Starter ($19) is for solo devs shipping a small game — 3 runs, 6 languages, 5,000 words per file. Steam Launchpad ($99) is for full launches — 10 runs, all 28 languages, 25,000 words per file. Studio Pass ($249) is for high-volume studios — 35 runs, all 28 languages, 100,000 words per file. All passes are one-time, no subscriptions, no auto-renew.

Battle-Tested
Variable-Safe Localization

Why Rigorous Testing Matters

Variable Protection

Format Integrity

Edge Case Coverage

Common Industry Pitfalls

Broken Variables

Malformed JSON

CSV Injection

Unicode Corruption

Supported Formats

Godot CSV

Unity CSV

PO Gettext

Unity YAML

Ren'Py

JSON (Flat)

Flutter ARB

iOS Strings

Android XML

Laravel PHP

i18next JSON

TSV

XLIFF

Unreal INI

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Battle-Tested Variable-Safe Localization