Comma-separated values (CSV) files are a simple and widely used format for storing tabular data. In the context of localization, CSV files can be utilized to manage translation strings efficiently. Each row in a CSV file typically represents a single translation entry, making it a straightforward way to handle multiple languages in separate files.

Format name:
Comma-separated values (CSV)

File extensions:
.csv

Common use cases:
Managing tabular data, including localization strings, in a simple text format that can be easily imported and exported by various applications.

Technical details:

Example:
Here's an example of a typical CSV file used for localization:

Lokalise supports standard CSV files, making it easy to import and export translation strings.

Please note that CSV files can be uploaded only to Web and mobile projects.

CSV files should have the following columns:

The order of these columns does not matter when uploading CSV files via the Lokalise web interface. However, if you are using our API or a CLI, the columns must be provided in the order shown above.

Here's an example of a valid CSV file with two translation keys:

When you upload a CSV file via the web interface, you'll be able to choose what data each column contains (or ignore that column):

When you are ready, click Apply and perform the uploading as usual.