Welcome!

Pootle is a free and open web environment for translators.  It enables us to translate website contents, presentations, PDF files, menus and many other items.  The translator interface is very simple - just choose a language or project title, click, and translate.  You no longer need to worry about document layouts.  Pootle automatically performs the substitution and places the translated content in its correct positions within the files.  Proofreading is also implemented (connect with your Language Team in the LTI forum for details).

Note: You need to register and select your language & desired projects before Pootle can recognize you.

• To avoid any senseless duplication of efforts and to ensure full global support to all translators & proofreaders, all LTI translation efforts are coordinated within official LTI Language Teams.  If you are not yet connected with your team (or no such team yet exists), register in the LTI Forum and then introduce yourself.
• All English Proofreading takes place outside of Pootle.
  If you are looking to help with English transcription and/or proofreading), please introduce yourself in the LTI forum and we'll help you plug in.
• Please do not select "English" as a language, as it is not needed for translators and translation proofreaders.
• If you have any questions about anything, or if you have any difficulties registering or using Pootle, please don't hesitate to ask in the Linguistic Team International forum Help Desk.

More information:

• How to use Pootle

• Linguistic Team International forum: The central hub for all Linguistic Team progress and discussions

We suggest that you first visit the Tutorial project to try out Pootle's features and gain insightful tips.