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Convert STRINGS to XCSTRINGS

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Is it possible to convert STRINGS to XCSTRINGS?
Yes - STRINGS converts to XCSTRINGS.

Xcode 15+ can migrate .strings files to String Catalog (.xcstrings) format: open the project in Xcode 15, select the .strings file and use Editor > Convert to String Catalog.

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Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert STRINGS to XCSTRINGS

Converting a .STRINGS file to .XCSTRINGS lets you open the content in software that prefers the .XCSTRINGS format, though some details may change compared with the original. We are still putting together the list of programs that handle .STRINGS files.

A full step-by-step guide for this conversion is on the way; the information above is drawn straight from our database.

About these formats

.STRINGS Apple Strings Localization File

A .strings file is an Apple localization file that stores translated text for macOS, iOS, and other Apple platform apps. Developers open it in Xcode or any text editor. End users find these…

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.XCSTRINGS XCSTRINGS File

A .XCSTRINGS file is a data file used by specific software.

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