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poedit

Graphical editor for gettext PO translations

TLDR

Open a PO file for editing
$ poedit [file.po]
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Create a new translation from a POT template
$ poedit --new [template.pot]
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Open a file and jump to a specific line
$ poedit --line [10] [file.po]
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SYNOPSIS

poedit [options] [files]

DESCRIPTION

Poedit is a graphical editor for gettext PO translation files. It provides an intuitive interface for translators with features like translation memory, glossary, and machine translation integration.

PARAMETERS

--new file

Create new catalog from POT.
--line num
Open file at the specified line number.
--help
Display usage information and exit.
--version
Display version information and exit.

CAVEATS

Poedit is a GUI application with minimal command-line interface. For command-line translation management, use gettext tools directly (msgfmt, xgettext, msginit, msgmerge).

HISTORY

Poedit was created by Václav Slavík as an open-source tool for translators working with gettext.

SEE ALSO

msgfmt(1), xgettext(1), msginit(1), msgmerge(1), gettext(1)

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