You can bulk import or export your current translations via the Pages Editor. This feature can be used to back up or transport translations, and allows you to work with translations directly on file to make bulk updates, for example.
Exporting translations
Bablic detects and saves all your website content inside Dashboard->Text Editor. Translation can be exported for:
- Translation Backup
- Adding/Editing translations or
- Forwarding it for translation to translators or professional translation agencies
How to Export your Content
Export all Pages
You can download all your website translation in one go by going to Dashboard->Pages->Options and 'Export all Pages'.
Make sure the source and target languages selection is correct. Select File Format and Press Start.
You will need to repeat the process for each language.
Export Individual Page
To download content of an individual page, go to Dashboard->Pages and search for the page. Select the Radio Button alongside each page and press 'Download'.
Export File Formats
Bablic offers four file formats for exporting:
- CSV
- JSON
- XLIFF
- PO
Examples of File Formats Exported from Bablic
CSV File
CSV file will consist of three parts:
a) ID (Each translation in Bablic has an associated Unique ID)
b) Source Language
c) Target Language
JSON
XLIFF
Xliff is the file format Bablic recommends because it allows you to easily translate your website content while concentrating on text without worrying about the layout.
PO
Importing translations
Bablic allows you to upload translations back to Dashboard after you have edited/added all your translations.
1 - Go to Dashboard->Pages->Options->Import Translations.
2 - Ensure you select right Source Language, Target language and File Format.
3 - Upload your file and press Start.
4 - Once done, a confirmation dialog box providing you with all import details will pop up. You can download all translation applied and changed by Bablic. Also you can download translation Bablic failed to identify.
Import File Formats
Bablic offers same File Formats for uploading your file as used for Exporting it.
- CSV (How to Import CSV in Bablic)
- JSON
- XLIFF
- PO