You can import existing translations into langify to add translations from an external source or restore translations to a previous version.


For more information about exporting your translations from langify, lease check out our Export Translations guide.


There are three options for the import format:

  • PO/MO (.mo)
  • CSV (.csv)
  • Advanced CSV (.csv)


Externally created CSV files must match langify’s CSV structure to import successfully. For best results, use a CSV or PO file exported directly from langify.


To import a file, click the three dots in the top-right and choose the file you want to import.


Importing a file via the three-dot menu in langify



PO/MO format


This format is easy to handle, but it requires additional software. You can download a free version at poedit.net.

  1. Open the PO file in Poedit.
  2. Create the MO file by saving the PO file (or choose File > Compile to MO).
  3. Import the MO file via the top-right menu in langify.


Note: The PO file is for human editing; the MO file is the one you import into langify.


CSV format


Keep the two-column structure: source and target. The original content goes in source, and the translation goes in target.

During import, translations are applied to all texts that match the source value.


CSV columns: source, target


Advanced CSV format


This format is currently only available for exports from the Product section. The Advanced CSV includes additional columns for the Shopify ID and field type. With this information, the import updates only texts with the matching ID and type.


CSV columns: id, type, source, target


Make sure the CSV file’s columns match the required names exactly. Otherwise, langify will not be able to read and import the file.