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Lore glossaries, localized story, system UI, seasonal events and store copy—with in-game LQA.

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Software localization: products that feel native overseas

Going global is more than translating words—it is an engineering problem spanning UI length, terminology, release cadence and user experience. Linguist delivers end-to-end localization for SaaS, apps, games and enterprise software, deeply integrated with TMS and CI/CD workflows.

We work fluently with i18n resource formats and major frameworks, adding pseudolocalization, in-device LQA and glossary governance so multi-market launches ship with fewer rework cycles, less truncation and consistent language across UI, docs and growth copy.

  • Unified terminology across UI, docs, store assets and email
  • Pseudoloc + in-device LQA for truncation and layout risk
  • TMS and CI/CD hooks for sprint-based incremental release
  • SaaS, mobile apps, games and enterprise software coverage
Software localization services

Typical delivery scenarios

Whether you are launching in a new market or scaling an established product, software localization supports version releases, store submissions, compliance reviews and long-term maintenance. We align language strategy with product goals at kickoff—markets, channels, formats and confidentiality included.

  • Multi-region GA and synchronized version releases
  • App store review and ASO optimization
  • Help center and API doc maintenance
  • Seasonal events and incremental string updates
Software localization scenarios

Quality assurance & engineering collaboration

We apply tiered QA: professional translation, second-linguist review and optional in-device walkthroughs. For software content we focus on terminology, intact placeholders and variables, controlled UI length and error messages that read naturally in real workflows.

  • Centralized product glossary and translation memory
  • Variable, placeholder and plural-rule validation
  • Walkthroughs with product, engineering and QA
  • Versioned handovers with traceable change control
Software localization quality

Typical deliverables & formats

Depending on scope, we can deliver the following and integrate with your toolchain:

UI strings / JSON / PO / XLIFF API & SDK documentation Release notes App store copy & screenshot text User & admin guides Help center & knowledge base Glossary & TM package LQA report & fix recommendations

Project workflow

From scope alignment through acceptance—clear quality gates and PM oversight.

  1. 01

    Scope & platform review

    Confirm product type, markets, resource formats, release cadence and confidentiality.

  2. 02

    Terminology & tone

    Build product glossary and align UI copy style and length constraints.

  3. 03

    Translation & engineering

    Localize strings and docs with developer/QA walkthrough support.

  4. 04

    Release & maintenance

    Sprint or version-based handover with incremental update support.

Software localization challenges

UI length, context and release cadence are core software l10n challenges.

UI truncation

Long strings break buttons and layouts

Our approach:

Pseudoloc, in-device LQA and length notes

Terminology unity

UI, help and marketing must align

Our approach:

Product glossary + TMS governance

Continuous delivery

Sprints add incremental strings

Our approach:

CI/CD integration and TM reuse

Cultural fit

Games and marketing need adaptation

Our approach:

Transcreation and user/player testing

Reference projects

Reference scenarios for software and digital product localization—tailored to your product and markets.

SaaS console 12-language launch

Web console UI, help center and email templates localized together.

Outcomes

90% fewer truncation issues

Languages

EN/JA/KO/DE/FR/ES and more

Mobile game JP/KR localization

Story, UI, store copy and VO scripts.

Outcomes

Simultaneous launch in four regions

Languages

Japanese Korean English

Enterprise software multilingual help center

Localized console UI, admin manuals and online help for a B2B product—with unified terminology.

Outcomes

35% fewer overseas support tickets; improved doc search hit rate

Languages

English Japanese German French Spanish

Why Linguist for software localization

Engineering-grade l10n so products feel native overseas.

i18n fluency

JSON/PO/XLIFF and major frameworks

LQA testing

On-device truncation and context checks

Continuous delivery

TMS and CI/CD integration

SaaS & games

ToB and consumer product experience

Software localization services

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions on pricing, turnaround, confidentiality and file formats—contact us for anything else.

What linguist profile do you use for Game Localization?
Industry-experienced translators and reviewers, client or project glossaries, compliance checklists, and SME review for critical sections when needed.
Are you familiar with regulatory and standard documentation?
We handle common international and local frameworks (e.g. FDA/MDR, IEC, ISO depending on sector)—IFUs, SOPs, contracts, manuals and more.
How do you maintain content over time?
Project TM and glossaries, diff-based updates, dedicated PMs and cadence aligned to your release or quarterly cycles.
How much does Game Localization cost?
Pricing depends on word/page count, language pair, subject matter, timeline and formatting. Send a sample or files—we respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote.
What factors affect translation pricing?
Key factors: language pair, content type (general/technical/legal), layout/DTP, certified or notarized delivery, glossary work, rush fees, and volume for ongoing programs.
How long does translation take?
Typical documents are planned at roughly 2,000–3,000 source words per day; website and software work is phased by module. We confirm milestones during scoping.

Need expert translation support?

Send a sample, target markets and release plan—we respond within 24 hours with a game localization assessment and proposal.