PO files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Portable Object
A PO file contains translated strings for the user interface in various languages. These translation files map string keys to translated texts. PO files are text documents that can be edited. They ha...
General Information
| Title | PO File Extension |
| Extension | .po |
| Full Form | Portable Object File |
| File Type | Localization File |
| Developer | GNU Project |
| MIME Type | text/x-gettext-translation |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store translations |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate localization |
| Features | Text-based, Key-value pairs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on translation |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Internationalization | Yes |
| Website Localization | Yes |
| App Globalization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Injection attacks |
| Best Practices | Validate input, Use placeholders |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Dependent on tool |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pot, .mo |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU gettext |
Free | Cross-platform |
 Poedit |
Free, Pro version | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Virtaal |
Free | Windows, Linux |
Type 2: ProDOS Order Apple II Disk Image
General Information
| Title | .PO File Extension |
| Extension | .po |
| Full Form | ProDOS Order Disk Image |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Disk image storage |
| Additional Functions | Preservation, Emulation |
| Features | File system structure |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on source |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Retro Computing | Yes |
| Software Preservation | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Verify integrity |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1983 |
| Associated Systems | Apple II |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions | .2mg, .dsk, .nib |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| CiderPress |
Free | Windows |
| AppleCommander |
Free | Cross-platform |
| OpenEmulator |
Free | Mac |