
Software Localization: Process, Best Practices & Examples
When a popular productivity app launched in Japan, users were left puzzled and frustrated. The app missed the mark for quality translations, used the wrong date formats, and pushed unfamiliar cultural references. The backlash poured in: uninstalls, poor ratings, and damaged brand reputation. This is a glimpse of what happens when your software skips localization or gets it wrong. More than translating languages, software localization makes your app useful for users acr