XML Localization Interchange File Format
General Information
| Title | XLIFF File Extension |
| Extension | .xliff |
| Full Form | XML Localization Interchange File Format |
| File Type | Localization File |
| Developer | OASIS |
| MIME Type | application/x-xliff+xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store localization data |
| Additional Functions | Translation exchange |
| Features | XML-based, Portable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Translation Management | Yes |
| Software Localization | Yes |
| Content Authoring | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate XML, Use secure channels |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Version | XLIFF 2.1 (2017) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .po, .mo, .ts |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 SDL Trados Studio |
Paid | Windows |
| MemoQ |
Paid, Free trial | Windows |
| OmegaT |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |