Lokalize is the localization tool for KDE software and other free and open source software. It is also a general computer-aided translation system (CAT) with which you can translate OpenDocument files (*.odt). Translate-Toolkit is used internally to extract text for translation from .odt to .xliff files and to merge translation back into .odt file.
Publisher’s description
What is Lokalize?
Lokalize is an open-source translation & ocr program for Windows from KDE e.V..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 135.7 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.08.2, released on October 12, 2026. 27 versions are listed since January 27, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 16 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .ts, .pot, .po, .xlf and .xliff. Similar programs include Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine and DeepL.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 16 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Lokalize is an open-source translation & ocr tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Lokalize safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.kde.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
03309789A6845C6D0FD949F96315494A18D306161909A71E2B6819BDCAF077BF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 27 versions ›27 versions over 2 years · about 16 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.08.2Latest | October 12, 2026 | 135.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.08.1 | September 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.3 | June 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.2 | May 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.1 | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.04.0 | April 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.03.90 | March 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 26.03.80 | March 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KDE.Lokalize -elokalize-release_26.08-3155-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- KDE e.V.
- Category
- Translation & OCR
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 26.08.2
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 15.8
- Website
- apps.kde.org
- winget ID
- KDE.Lokalize
File types it opens (5)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lokalize free?
Yes. Lokalize is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Lokalize safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.kde.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Lokalize with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Lokalize be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Lokalize run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Lokalize?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 27, 2025.
Can I use Lokalize without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Lokalize?
Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine, DeepL, goldendict-ng and OmegaT. The alternatives page compares them.
