language packs

Interface translation files

Language packs are downloadable add-ons that translate software interfaces into different languages.

Operating systems, applications, and games offer language packs so users can switch menus, buttons, and system text to their preferred language: I installed the Japanese language pack to practice reading.

They typically don't translate user-generated content, only the software's built-in text.

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Software managing computer resources

system files · kernel

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