babeledit
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Description:
Translation editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.6.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: translation localization i18n l10n editor development
Install: brew install --cask babeledit
About:
BabelEdit is a professional translation editor designed to manage language files for software applications. It provides an intuitive interface for editing translation keys, handling pluralization rules, and maintaining consistency across multiple languages. The tool supports various file formats and integrates seamlessly into development workflows.
Key Features:
  • Support for multiple translation file formats (JSON, YAML, PO, etc.)
  • Intuitive side-by-side editor for comparing source and target languages
  • Built-in consistency checks and translation memory
  • Integration with machine translation services like DeepL and Google Translate
  • Collaboration features for team-based translation workflows
Use Cases:
  • Localizing software applications and websites for international markets
  • Managing and updating translation files for mobile or desktop apps
  • Collaborating with translators on large-scale localization projects
Alternatives:
  • Poedit – Poedit focuses on Gettext (.po) files, while BabelEdit supports a wider range of formats and offers more modern UI and collaboration features.
  • Lokalise – Lokalise is a cloud-based platform with strong CI/CD integration, whereas BabelEdit is a desktop application better suited for offline work and direct file management.
Version History
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May 21, 2026 4:37pm 5.6.0 0 VERSION_BUMP cb973f69
Jan 22, 2024 6:27pm 5.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 637ba249
Nov 15, 2023 9:36am 5.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP cb1e471c
Jan 18, 2023 9:46pm 4.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 7144cfad
Jan 5, 2023 8:50pm 4.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 924cc381