WPML XLIFF makes it easy to export and import multilingual content in the industry-standard XLIFF format. It connects your WordPress site with professional translators and CAT tools, keeps translation context intact, and streamlines updates so your global content stays consistent and on brand.
- Exports posts, pages, and custom post types as XLIFF 1.2
- Imports completed XLIFF files back into WordPress with one click
- Keeps string context, IDs, and metadata intact
- Works with major CAT tools and translation vendors
- Supports custom fields (ACF), taxonomies, and menus
- Handles media captions, alt text, and SEO fields
- Batch export by language, status, or content type
- Tracks translation status and progress per item
- Prevents duplicate translations and overwrites
- Respects WPML language pairs and translation roles
- Preserves HTML formatting and shortcodes safely
- Compatible with page builders (Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi)
- UTF-8 safe for multilingual character sets
- CLI support for automated translation workflows
- Lightweight, secure, and performance‑optimized
