18 StringsEvery string.
One clear view.

Bring your strings into focus

18 Strings is a Mac utility for working with localization files. View the strings in your project together, hide completed translations, and concentrate on the entries that still need attention.

Reuse work you already have

Find matching translations in your other projects and reuse them. This works with existing translations; it does not replace a translator for new copy. Review reused text in context before shipping it.

A practical translation workflow

1. Open your localization files and review the strings across languages.
2. Filter out translated entries to focus on missing work.
3. Reuse suitable translations from another project where available.
4. Export missing strings for a translator, then integrate the returned translations.
5. Review highlighted issues and verify the result in your app.

Read the 18 Strings workflow guide for more detail.

For your existing localization projects

The App Store listing describes a tabbed workspace, editable string keys, bulk deletion, and highlighting of possible mistakes such as base-language text repeated in another language. Check the current listing for compatibility before choosing it for your project’s file format.