Supported File Types (Strings)
    1. Phrase
    2. Phrase Strings
    3. Supported File Types (Strings)

    .MO - Gettext-compiled (Strings)

    File Extensions

    .mo

    API Extension

    gettext_mo

    Import

    No

    Export

    No

    Plural forms support

    Yes

    Description support

    Yes

    Format options

    Yes

    GNU gettext is a standard library for streamlining localization and internationalization. It extracts strings from source code, creates editable localization formats, and integrates the translated content back into the software.

    With correct configuration, gettext generates either a POT (portable object template) or a PO (portable object), both of which contain strings extracted from the source code. These two files can be opened with a text editor. After the translation is done, gettext converts the PO into a MO file (machine object file) that is only readable to the computer.

    Was this article helpful?

    Sorry about that! In what way was it not helpful?

    The article didn’t address my problem.
    I couldn’t understand the article.
    The feature doesn’t do what I need.
    Other reason.

    Note that feedback is provided anonymously so we aren't able to reply to questions.
    If you'd like to ask a question, submit a request to our Support team.
    Thank you for your feedback.