ConTranslated

ConTranslated is a software tool designed to facilitate the translation of Microsoft Windows console applications. Its primary function is to enable developers and users to localize the text displayed and entered within command-line interfaces (CLIs) of Windows programs. This involves extracting strings from the application's executable or associated resource files, allowing them to be translated into different languages, and then reintegrating the translated strings back into the application.

The tool typically works by identifying and parsing string tables, message resources, or other textual elements within Windows executables (.exe) and dynamic-link libraries (.dll). It provides an interface for translators to view the original text and input their translated equivalents. ConTranslated aims to simplify the localization process, which can be complex due to the nature of compiled code and the specific resource formats used by Windows.

By enabling the translation of console applications, ConTranslated contributes to making software more accessible to a wider global audience. It allows users who prefer or require a different language to interact with command-line tools more effectively. The tool is generally used by software developers during the internationalization and localization phases of software development or by individuals who wish to modify the language of existing console applications.