XLS PO

Convert Microsoft Excel to Gettext PO/POT Instantly

Converting localization files manually is time-consuming, error-prone, and disrupts your workflow. With Localazy's Format Conversion, you can automatically transform your Microsoft Excel files into Gettext PO/POT , eliminating manual effort and ensuring accurate results every time.

Why Convert Microsoft Excel to Gettext PO/POT
with Localazy?

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Automate Localization Workflows

Process files in seconds instead of hours.
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Seamless CI/CD Integration

Convert files automatically as part of your release cycle.
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Unified File Management

Maintain a single localization source for multiple platforms.
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Error-Free Transformation

No more formatting issues, broken placeholders, or missing translations.
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XLS

Microsoft Excel

Rich formatting, widely supported
File extension
.xls
Hierarchy handling
Table format
Best for
General data & enterprise use
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PO

PO

File extension
Hierarchy handling
Best for
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Format Conversion {{strings examples}}

Curious how your strings will look after conversion? These examples show the transformation in action.

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From: EXCEL
localazy_message = "Go international, today. With Localazy."
To: PO
{
  "localazy_message": "Go international, today. With Localazy."
}

How to convert language files

Localazy supports all major format conversions from Android XML and iOS .strings through multilingual JSON to XLIFF, qt-ts, and many more formats. You can learn more about supported file format conversions in the documentation.

Last updated: 26/05/2023

In the File Management section of Localazy, when downloading your files, you can select the desired format and download your strings in any of the available file formats.

Format Conversions feature is also an integral part of the Localazy CLI tool, so if you want to automate format conversions, you will need to install Localazy CLI on your preferred platform.

Read the article: How to convert localization files into different formats?

Note: Format Conversions are available only as a part of the Professional plan

Last updated: 26/05/2023

Format Conversions in Localazy allow you to convert translation files between different formats, making it easier to manage translations across multiple platforms. For instance, if you’re developing an app for iOS and Android, you can easily convert between .strings (iOS) and .xml (Android). This eliminates the need to manually maintain translations for each platform, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.

Last updated: 30/09/2024

Format Conversions support placeholders across various formats, but their syntax can differ between platforms. For example, in Android, placeholders are typically in the format %1$s, while in iOS, they use %@. Localazy automatically converts these placeholders to the appropriate format for the target platform, ensuring that your translations work correctly without manual adjustments.

Last updated: 30/09/2024

Some formats, like JSON or YAML, support nested structures in translation files. Localazy’s Format Conversions preserve these nested structures during conversion. When converting from a format that supports nesting to one that does not (such as from JSON to XML), Localazy flattens the structure to ensure compatibility without losing any translation data.

Last updated: 30/09/2024

Plurals and arrays are managed differently across platforms, but Localazy automatically handles these conversions for you. For example, Android uses specific plural keys (one, other), while iOS handles plurals with string tables. Localazy’s Format Conversions ensure that plurals and arrays are correctly mapped and formatted to suit the target platform’s specifications.

Find out more about Format Conversions in our documentation.

Last updated: 28/07/2025

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