Translation contribution

Translation contribution

The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/get-started/how-to-contribute-translation

Contributing to the Translation

Translations for QField are managed through the Transifex platform.

Accessing the Translation Platform

Workflow

  1. Navigate to the OPENGIS Dashboard on Transifex.
  2. Log in or create an account on Transifex.

Choosing a Language to Contribute

Workflow

  1. Select the project you want to contribute to.
  2. Select your target language.
  3. Locate languages that require translation (indicated by a Translate button).
  4. Click Translate.
  5. Click Join Team and wait for email approval.

Navigating to the Translation Interface

Filter strings to streamline your translation work.

Workflow

  1. Click the Status dropdown menu.
  2. Select Translated.
  3. Select No to display untranslated strings.

Translating Strings

Workflow

  1. Enter the translation into the Type your translation here field.
  2. Ensure the translation is accurate and contextually appropriate.
  3. Click Save changes.

Follow these guidelines while translating:

  • Preserve Letter Cases: Retain uppercase and lowercase letters as required.
  • Preserve Reserved Words and Formatting: Do not alter placeholders such as (), %1, <strong>, or <br>.

Reviewing Your Translation

Confirm that translations align with the guidelines provided in the Translation Process.

Synchronization and Testing

Translations synchronize daily with the master QField codebase.

You can view the most recent translations by downloading the QField Beta Application which allows you to access new release builds early.

If your language is not listed, open an issue on the GitHub Repository specifying the target language you want to translate.