IniTranslator is a powerful WPF desktop application designed for easy comparison, editing, and management of INI file translations, commonly used in software localization. With advanced features and an intuitive UI, it simplifies synchronization between English and translated INI files.
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Multi-Language INI File Management
Open, edit, and compare English and translated INI files side-by-side. -
INI File Extraction
Extract INI files directly from Star Citizen game files! -
Search & Filtering
Utilize regex and case-insensitive search to quickly locate entries in large files. -
Placeholder Validation
Automatically detect and resolve mismatched or missing placeholders. -
Backup System
Create, manage, and restore backups effortlessly. -
Translation API Support
Leverage Google Translate or DeepL APIs for instant translations. -
Version Comparison
Identify differences between current and older INI file versions. -
Customizable UI
Switch between Light and Dark themes; save preferences like window size and position. -
Efficient Navigation
Navigate using intuitive keyboard shortcuts and jump to lines or specific entries with ease. -
Comprehensive Editing Tools
Replace text using regex, copy English values to translation fields, and manage structured clipboard data. -
File System Integration
Open INI files directly via Windows Explorer or extract INI files from game archives. -
Help & Documentation
In-app guidance with keyboard shortcuts, tooltips, and GitHub repository links. -
Localized Application
Choose from multiple languages to enhance your experience.
- .NET 8 Desktop Runtime: Ensure the runtime is installed. The setup file will handle installation if needed.
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Setup Installer
Install the application with a guided setup, including desktop/start menu entries and runtime installation.
Download Setup -
Direct Executable
For advanced users who already have the runtime installed.
Download Executable
- Open Files: Load English and translated INI files via
File > OpenorCtrl + O. - Edit Translations: Modify translation entries directly in the interface.
- Translate: Use the configured API via
Edit > TranslateorCtrl + T. - Validate Placeholders: Locate mismatched placeholders using the toolbar.
- Save Work: Save your changes with
Ctrl + S. - Restore Backups: Reload backups from
File > Load Backup.
- Ctrl + O: Open INI files
- Ctrl + S: Save translations
- Ctrl + T: Translate selected entries
- Ctrl + J: Jump to a specific line
- F3: Navigate to the next change
- F4: Jump to mismatched placeholders
- Open...: Load English and translated INI files.
- Extract from Game: Retrieve English INI files from Star Citizen archives.
- Save/Reload: Manage translations.
- Load Backup: Restore previous versions.
- Copy/Paste: Manage clipboard data.
- Replace: Find and replace text.
- Translate: Automate translations.
- Settings: Configure API keys, themes, and more.
- Theme: Toggle between Light and Dark modes.
- Search: Filter translations using keywords or regex.
- Jump to Changes: Navigate directly to updated translations.
- Placeholder Validation: Highlight entries with mismatched placeholders.
- Progress Indicators: Monitor tasks in real-time.
We welcome contributions! To contribute:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a branch:
git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName. - Commit changes:
git commit -m "Description of changes". - Push to your branch:
git push origin feature/YourFeatureName. - Open a Pull Request.
For significant changes, start a discussion by opening an issue.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
- GitHub Repository: IniTranslator
- Issues & Feature Requests: Open an issue on GitHub