Software and Apps

Q: What content types do you localize in software?

We localize UI strings, onboarding flows, error messages, legal disclaimers, menus, in-app help, and App Store/Marketplace metadata.

Q: Do you provide pre-launch UI testing?

Yes. We provide testing to verify layout, character limits, encoding, and other locale-specific functionality before launch.

Localization That Respects Your Code and Your Users

Digital products only succeed when they connect with users everywhere. We help global brands localize software and apps across platforms while adapting to your development cycles, ensuring flawless functionality and cultural accuracy.

580+ language pairs for mobile, SaaS, desktop, and embedded systems
99.9% accuracy with linguist-reviewed translations
24/7 production for faster releases and fewer delays
Agile-friendly workflows with AI-powered automation
Consistent UX across multilingual markets
Scalable integration for ongoing updates and global launches

From first release to global expansion, we simplify software and app localization so every user feels at home.

580+ language pairs

Localized content for global audiences across mobile, desktop, SaaS, and embedded systems
99.9% accuracy

Linguist-reviewed translations that protect functionality, UX, and tone
24/7 production

Faster time-to-market with AI-enhanced workflows and developer-friendly integrations reduces delays and rework

Software & App Localization Applications

We support global product launches and ongoing localization with services including:

UI/UX String Localization: Buttons, menus, notifications, and dialogs across platforms
In-App Content & Flows: Onboarding, walkthroughs, feature tooltips, contextual help
App Store & Marketplace Listings: Optimized descriptions, screenshots, and metadata for discoverability
Error Messages & Legal Disclaimers: Accurate, compliant, and user-friendly
Support Portals & Embedded Help: Dynamic, searchable help content in the user’s language
Continuous Localization Workflows: Ongoing support for agile releases and rapid updates
Internationalization Support (I18N): Consulting on structure and formatting before localization
AI/MT-Powered Solutions: Speed up updates without compromising on human-reviewed quality
UI Language Testing & Debugging: Test of multilingual interfaces to catch and fix issues like truncation, misalignment, and incorrect translations, ensuring a smooth, consistent user experience

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Localization, Globalization, and Beyond

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How Software Localization Works

Successful software localization requires more than just translating text, it involves adapting every element of your product to feel natural in a new market, without disrupting its functionality, brand consistency, or user experience.

At LanguageLine, we follow a phased approach that ensures both cultural relevance and technical precision from start to finish.

Cultural Localization

We adjust icons, color schemes, multimedia, and layout to reflect cultural expectations and norms, so your product feels intuitive and familiar in every locale.

Example: Red may signal danger in one market and celebration in another. Our linguists and localization experts understand these nuances and adjust content accordingly.

Text Localization

We translate and adapt everything from GUI strings to error messages, legal notices, and user help content, maintaining clarity, tone, and usability in every language.

This includes:

Menus and labels
User documentation and manuals
Help text and tooltips
Dialog boxes and alerts
GUI (Graphic User Interface) content

AI + Human Workflows for Faster, Smarter Software Localization

We can integrate AI agents and machine translation within any of our localization workflows where it makes sense and always back it with expert review. That means faster turnaround, reduced cost, and zero compromises on quality.

Our AI and MT solutions are customizable, and we can design specific programs to address large volume requirements, as well as just plug in to our existing high-quality MT solutions, ready to use from day one.
These hybrid workflows reduce localization overhead while maintaining quality, helping product teams meet aggressive timelines and budget constraints without cutting corners

FAQs

What content types do you localize in software?

UI strings, onboarding flows, error messages, legal disclaimers, menus, in-app help, and app store metadata.

Do you provide pre-launch UI testing?

Yes. We help test layouts, character limits, and encoding before the localized User Interface (UI) is launched.

SOFTWARE AND APPS

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