STRINGS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .strings
File Type Text Strings File
MIME Type text/plain
Primary Usage Localization for software applications
Character Encoding UTF-8, UTF-16
Structure Format Key-value pairs
Comment Syntax // for single line, /* */ for block comments
Key Syntax Quoted strings
Value Syntax Quoted strings
File Creation Programs Xcode, Text Editors
Used by Platforms iOS, macOS
File Purpose Stores localizable strings
Placement in Project Within .lproj folders
Editing Tools Standard Text Editors, Localization tools
Supports Variables Yes, for dynamic strings
Supports Pluralization Requires separate handling
Support for Comments Yes
Localization Method Lookup by key
Version Control Friendly Yes, due to plain text format
Sample Key-Value Pair "welcome_message" = "Welcome to our application!";