Translating with Launchpad¶
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Using Launchpad, you can translate free software projects and distribution packages into your own language. All you need are your Launchpad account and a web browser. There’s no special software and in most cases you don’t need to join a team to get started.
Tip
If you haven’t already, tell Launchpad which languages you want to work with. Once you’ve done that, Launchpad will only show you the languages you’re interested in.
Help for translators¶
Read the general translation guidelines
Find out about the role of translation groups
Make your guidelines visible to local translators
Use Launchpad to translate your project
Follow our translations import policy
Learn about working with partial exports
Take a moment and consult the Licensing FAQ page for all legalese aspects of using the translations.
Learn about plural forms information.
Look at the list of Launchpad Translations FAQs in Launchpad Answers
If you want to translate Ubuntu, you can also have a look at the list of Ubuntu Translations FAQs in the Answers section of the Ubuntu Translations project