What are the benefits of using String Catalog over .strings files?

The key benefits include:

• A centralized view of all translations.
• Easier tracking of missing or outdated strings.
• Built-in support for pluralization and variants.
• Reduced errors compared to manually editing multiple .strings files.

Xcode’s String Catalog is a replacement for traditional .strings files, designed to make localization more organized and efficient by consolidating all translations into a single, user-friendly interface.

For example, rather than maintaining separate files for source and target languages, a String Catalog groups them together. You can instantly see all language variants of a string side by side, making it faster to spot gaps or errors. This also helps developers and translators easily manage keys, track missing translations, and avoid inconsistencies.

With the Xcode String Catalog integration into Localazy, the process becomes even smoother:

• Developers push source strings to Localazy directly from the catalog.
• Professional translators, machine translation, AI, or your translator community can handle the localization.
• Completed translations sync back into the catalog automatically, keeping everything organized and up to date without extra manual steps.

This integration eliminates tedious file handling and makes scaling to multiple languages faster, more reliable, and less error-prone.