Software Localization
Software localization enables companies with software products and their own websites to tap into new markets
Website & software localization
Software localisation helps companies expand digital products into new markets without compromising usability, clarity or local compliance. The service covers software, apps, websites and related content, adapted to the linguistic, cultural, technical and legal requirements of each destination market.
At GFT, we combine specialist linguists, project management and localisation tools to reduce rework, support multilingual launches and protect product terminology across every language version.
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What Is
What is software localization?
Software localisation is the process of translating and adapting a digital product and its documentation to the linguistic, cultural, functional and regulatory requirements of a specific market.
In practice, this includes interfaces, menus, buttons, system messages, web content, help centres, support files and product documentation. In many projects, localisation runs in parallel with development so all language versions are ready for launch at the same time.
Solutions and tools in software translation
Software localisation projects require context, consistency and technical control. That is why we work with glossaries, style guides, translation memories, linguistic QA processes and localisation tools suited to the project format.
These solutions help extract strings, preserve context, manage versions and maintain consistency across interfaces, websites and documentation. Where appropriate, we use dedicated software localisation environments such as Passolo or equivalent workflows to support structured delivery.
When space is limited, we refine phrasing, abbreviations and sentence structure to keep the content clear and functional without losing the intended meaning.
Experts in software localisation and website translation
Your projects are assigned to linguists with experience in software, digital products and technical documentation. Where the context requires it, we work with native-speaking linguists in the target market and coordinate communication through dedicated project management.
GFT’s experience in product documentation helps protect terminology consistency, functional accuracy and final quality. The result is localisation built for real users, internal teams and international commercial goals.
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Software localization is the process of translating and adapting software, apps or websites to meet the linguistic, cultural, technical and legal requirements of a specific target market.
Unlike standard translation, software localization includes adapting formats (such as date, time and currency), interface constraints, cultural elements and legal requirements to ensure the product feels native to the target market.
Software localization covers user interfaces, error messages, menus, help content, product documentation, websites and any related digital content.
GFT uses experienced specialist translators, advanced localization tools and structured project management to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with technical and cultural requirements.
Yes. GFT can support localization processes in parallel with product development, ensuring that all language versions are ready for launch across different markets.