Virtaal

Virtaal is a computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool intended for software localization. It is a graphical user interface (GUI) application designed to simplify the process of translating software and related documentation into multiple languages. Virtaal supports a variety of localization file formats, including gettext PO files, XLIFF, TMX, and Qt Linguist files.

Key features of Virtaal include:

• Translation Memory (TM): Virtaal uses a translation memory to store and retrieve previously translated segments. This helps to ensure consistency and speed up the translation process. The TM can be populated from existing translations or built up over time as new translations are performed.
• Glossary Support: Users can create and use glossaries to ensure consistent terminology across translations. Glossaries help maintain uniformity in the use of specific terms and phrases.
• Quality Assurance (QA) Checks: Virtaal includes built-in QA checks that can identify potential errors in the translation, such as missing translations, inconsistent terminology, and format errors.
• Machine Translation (MT) Integration: Virtaal can integrate with machine translation services to provide translation suggestions. This can be helpful for translators who are unfamiliar with a particular language or who need to quickly translate a large amount of text.
• Terminology Management: Virtaal's features extend to facilitating the management of terminology, a critical aspect of maintaining consistency within localization projects.
• User-Friendly Interface: Virtaal has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to learn and use. The interface is designed to be intuitive and efficient.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Virtaal is cross-platform, running on Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems. This allows translators to use their preferred operating system without being restricted.
• Open Source: Virtaal is open-source software, meaning it is free to use, distribute, and modify. The source code is available under the GNU General Public License (GPL).