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How do I translate a WordPress theme into Poedit?
Open Poedit and select Create new translation:
- A new window will pop up, select WordPress theme you want to translate.
- Next, from a dropdown menu select a language you want to translate your theme to:
- You are ready to translate your theme now.
- In the Translation section enter a desired translation of the source string:
Which file type is involved in translating WordPress?
WordPress gets translations from .MO files. The .MO file is automatically created by Poedit whenever you save a PO file. All you can do with these files is to upload or re-upload them whenever you create or update a .PO file.
How do you translate a Word document?
Translate a whole file in Word
- Select Review > Translate > Translate Document.
- Select your language to see the translation.
- Select Translate. A copy of the translated document will be opened in a separate window.
- Select OK in the original window to close translator.
Can you use Poedit to translate WordPress themes?
Although Poedit works just fine, it’s not necessarily the easiest way to translate a WordPress website. For one, it doesn’t provide you with a way to translate content, only the strings within your plugins and themes. This is a great solution for admin work, but not so hot if you want to create a multilingual website.
Which is the best tool to translate WordPress themes?
Using Poedit to translate your WordPress themes and plugins is remarkably simple once you’ve installed the tool. For this tutorial, we’re going to be using the free version of Poedit. There’s also a premium version available, including translation ‘suggestions’ and semi-automatic localization.
Can You translate the empty strings in Poedit?
Now, you can begin to translate the empty strings or edit the strings with existing translations. If you have a licensed version of Poedit, you can now pre-translate the empty strings. Open the .pot file in Poedit.
Are there any free plugins for WordPress themes?
You can use free plugins such as qTranslate or Polylang, or premium plugins such as WPML (standalone WordPress environment) or Multilingual Press Pro (WordPress Multisite). Themes and plugins contain text strings that are in files. Whenever you see something like: