XLIFF
XLIFF (XML Localisation Interchange File Format) is an XML-based format created to standardize localization.
XLIFF was standardized by OASIS in 2002. The XLIFF specification is aimed at the localization industry. It specifies elements and attributes to aid in localization.
- XLIFF separates localizable text from formatting.
- XLIFF enables multiple tools to work on source strings and add to the data about the string.
- XLIFF removes the complexities of localizing different types of source files (HTML, Docbook, Microsoft Word ver 2003, Microsoft Word, ver 2007, XML of various DTDs and schemas, and FrameMaker).
- XLIFF provides a common platform for localization tools vendors to write to, thus increasing the number of tools available.
- XLIFF highlights the parts of a file that are important to the localization process.
- XLIFF provides support to the localization process, through its commenting features, support for phases, and metrics.
XLIFF forms part of the Open Architecture for XML Authoring and Localization (OAXAL) reference architecture.
News
XLIFF-based interoperability with Sun OLT translation workbench open source TM tool
Jan 1, 2009
SiberSafe announces XLIFF-based interoperability with Sun OLT translation workbench open source TM tool
XLIFF support
Dec 15, 2008
SiberSafe adds XLIFF support as part of its translation management feature set
Bi-lingual side-by-side publishing
Dec 1, 2008
Bi-lingual side-by-side publishing support has been built into the SiberSafe publishing framework
Pre-translation, release management and cross-server replication
Nov 3, 2008
Pre-translation, release management and cross-server replication in SiberSafe now operate at the element level as opposed to the fragment level
Translation Demos/presentations Identify which parts of your content need to be translated, to reduce translation costs and time. |
SiberSafe XLIFF Content Translation and Update See how XLIFF facilitates the content translation, update and review process. |
Translation support in SiberSafe White papers SiberSafe tools that streamline the translation of product documentation into different languages. |