XLIFF Translation Services
Professional translation of XLIFF and XLF files. Segment-level translation memory, TM reuse, and quality assurance for software and website localization.
XLIFF is the ISO standard exchange format for localization. We translate XLIFF localization files with full TM integration on every project. Send the original file and your languages, and we reply with a quote within 12 hours.
XLIFF: the Professional Standard for Localization
XLIFF (XML Localization Interchange File Format) is an ISO standard designed specifically for the exchange of localizable content between authoring systems and translation tools. Every translatable string is stored as a discrete segment with a unique ID, enabling translation memory tools to match, reuse, and apply previously translated content at the segment level.
We process XLIFF 1.2 and XLIFF 2.0 files using professional translation memory tools. Segment status markers (translated, reviewed, final) are respected and updated in the delivered file. State attributes are correctly set on all target segments. If your CMS, app build system, or CAT tool exports XLIFF, this is the most effective format for ongoing localization projects.
XLIFF is a localization exchange format, not an official one. If legal text inside the file, such as terms of service, must be documented for a state court, we can deliver that text separately as a certified translation with a signed certificate of accuracy. Localization kickoffs and review meetings with international teams can be supported by expert interpretation services.
Key Features of XLIFF File Translation
Translation Memory Reuse
Segments are matched against your project TM at the 100%, fuzzy, and no-match levels. Reused segments reduce cost and delivery time on every subsequent project.
Segment State Management
XLIFF state attributes (needs-translation, translated, reviewed, final) are correctly set on all delivered segments. Your CMS import workflow receives the status it expects.
QA and Validation
Segment-level QA checks including tag verification, length limits, terminology consistency, and number format validation are run before delivery.
XLIFF 1.2 and 2.0 Support
Both the widely deployed XLIFF 1.2 format and the newer XLIFF 2.0 standard are supported natively, including XLIFF extensions used by major CMS and app platforms.
Who Needs XLIFF Translation
XLIFF Translation for Small Businesses
A small app team exports XLIFF from its tool and receives the same file with every target segment filled in.
XLIFF Translation for In-House Teams
Localization managers connect a translation management system and send XLIFF in volume, with placeholders locked and terminology matched.
XLIFF Translation for Nonprofits and Public Agencies
Digital teams at foundations and public bodies send XLIFF from their CMS for multilingual sites.
Formats Related to XLIFF Translation
Questions About XLIFF Translation
What Is the Difference Between XLIFF 1.2 and XLIFF 2.0?
Can You Integrate with Our Localization Platform or CMS Directly?
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