LynString

LynString is a Content & Design tool that translates Android strings.xml files with AI. It detects missing translations, fills them in, and writes directly to your project files, supporting over 100 languages.

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Paid

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API

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Technical

About

What is LynString?

LynString is an AI-powered localization tool specifically designed for Android developers, simplifying the translation of `strings.xml` files. It intelligently scans your project's `/res` folder to detect missing translations across all `values-xx` folders and fills them in with one click using AI. Powered by Google Gemini, LynString ensures high accuracy by preserving Android-specific placeholders like `%1$s` and `%2$d`, and correctly escaping special characters. It also detects modified strings for re-translation, ensuring consistency. This tool is invaluable for mobile app developers looking to efficiently expand their app's reach to global audiences, saving significant time and effort in the localization process while maintaining translation quality and consistency across over 100 languages, including RTL languages.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to quickly localize their Android applications, add new languages to existing projects, and ensure consistent, accurate translations. Especially valuable for automating the tedious process of managing `strings.xml` files and avoiding manual copy-pasting.

Common actions

translate app strings

localize Android apps

automate translation

manage string files

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Capabilities

Key features

Detects missing translations
Writes directly to files
Preserves Android placeholders
Escapes special characters
Detects modified strings
Supports 100+ languages

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Paid

Free Trial

FAQs

How does LynString automatically translate Android strings.xml files?

LynString scans your project's `/res` folder, identifies missing translations across all `values-xx` folders by comparing them to your base locale, and then uses AI to fill in the missing strings. It writes these translations directly back into your project files.

Which languages and AI model does LynString support?

LynString supports over 100 languages, including RTL languages like Arabic and Hebrew, covering every locale Android supports. It is powered by Google Gemini AI, providing high-quality translations comparable to professional translation APIs.

Does LynString handle Android-specific formatting and special characters?

Yes, LynString is designed to preserve Android format specifiers like `%1$s` and `%2$d`. It also correctly escapes special characters such as apostrophes and quotes, ensuring the translated strings are valid for Android applications.

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