metafrasisplus

MetafrasisPLus for macOS

The Fastest, Smartest Way to Localize Your Apps — Powered by Native macOS Tech

MetafrasisPLus is a native macOS localization powerhouse built for developers, translators, and teams who want to translate .xcloc bundles fast, accurately, and with zero friction.
Designed with Swift + SwiftUI, optimized for macOS, and enhanced with Apple’s modern frameworks, MetafrasisPLus turns localization into a smooth, automated workflow.

Whether you’re shipping a multilingual app or maintaining a global product, MetafrasisPLus gives you the tools to translate smarter — not harder.

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✨ Key Features

🔍 Import .xcloc Files Instantly

• Drag & drop .xcloc bundles directly from Finder
• Import individual files or entire language folders
• Automatic detection of default language + target language
• Clean, structured workspace with keys, source strings, and translation columns

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⚡ Automatic Translation Engines

Choose the engine that fits your workflow:

🧠 Apple Translation (On‑Device)

• Fast, private, and offline
• Perfect for quick translations and testing
• Included in the Free tier

🤖 LM Studio (Local LLMs)

• Run your own local models
• Zero cloud dependency
• Pro‑only feature

🌐 DeepL API

• Industry‑leading translation quality
• Ideal for production‑ready localization
• Pro‑only feature

🔥 OpenAI API

• Smart, context‑aware translations
• Great for nuanced or domain‑specific content
• Pro‑only feature

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🧩 Workspace Designed for Developers

• View keys, source strings, and translations side‑by‑side
• Real‑time translation updates
• Translation state indicators (translated, missing, needs review)
• Filters for translation status
• Inline editing for fine‑tuning translations
• Multi‑language overview panel

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💾 Smart Storage Options

🕒 Session Storage

• Keeps your current workspace alive
• Restore your translation progress even after quitting
• Pro‑only toggle

🗄️ SQL Translation Memory

• Stores previous translations for reuse
• Speeds up repetitive localization tasks
• Pro‑only feature

🧹 Reset Tools

• Clear Loaded Translation: resets the current workspace
• Reset Local Cache: clears session + SQL memory
• Perfect for starting fresh

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📤 Export Back to Xcode

• Export .xcloc bundles ready for Xcode
• Clean, validated output
• Supports all 42+ languages
• Free tier includes limited exports per month
• Pro tier unlocks unlimited exports

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🌍 Supports 42+ Languages

From Greek to Korean, Romanian to Japanese, MetafrasisPLus handles a wide range of languages with ease.

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🧪 Batch Translation & Automation (Pro)

• Translate entire files in one click
• Batch‑process multiple .xcloc bundles
• Group translations by language
• Future‑ready architecture for .xcstrings support

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🖥️ Native macOS Experience

• Built with Swift + SwiftUI
• Liquid Glass UI
• Smooth animations
• Fast, responsive, and optimized for Apple Silicon
• No Electron, no web wrappers — 100% native

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🔐 Privacy‑First Design

• On‑device translation options
• No unnecessary cloud calls
• Your .xcloc files stay on your machine
• You control which engines you use

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🆓 Free Tier vs Pro Tier

Free Tier

• Import 1 .xcloc file per session
• Translate 1 target language per session
• Apple Translation only
• Limited exports per month
• No session persistence
• No SQL translation memory
• No batch translation
• No LM Studio / DeepL / OpenAI

Pro Tier

• Unlimited .xcloc imports
• Unlimited languages
• Unlimited exports
• Session persistence
• SQL translation memory
• Batch translation
• LM Studio, DeepL, OpenAI
• Folder import
• Future features included

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📦 Installation

MetafrasisPLus is distributed via the Mac App Store.
(App Store link - soon)

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🧭 Roadmap

• .xcstrings direct editing
• Advanced grouping by language
• Team collaboration features
• Translation quality scoring
• More automation tools

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❤️ Built for Developers & Translators

MetafrasisPLus was created to remove the pain from localization workflows.
If you build apps for a global audience, this tool will save you hours — every single release.

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📬 Feedback & Support

Have ideas, feature requests, or found a bug?
Open an issue or reach out — your feedback shapes the future of MetafrasisPLus.

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🛠️ Get MetafrasisPLus on AppStore