Non-Destructive Localization - Plugin for RPG Maker MV/MZ

This plugin for RPG Maker MV/MZ allows you to translate everything you see from your game using an auto-generated CSV file, and you don't need to touch your in-editor text. All you need to do is translate, everything else will be handled by the plugin.

This plugin is best if you want to

• Translate your whole game without replacing your in-editor text with keywords.
• You don't want to create a translation file and type in all dialogues manually.
• You don't want to translate using a JSON file.
• You want everything to be automatically generated so you can focus only on translating the translation file.

Features

• Add languages, custom font, and size for each language.
• Auto-generate a translation file with all the languages you added.
• Auto extract all game messages, choices, common events, variables, show pictures command and database.
• Everything is categorized and organized.
• Any adjustments made in the editor will be updated in the translation file.
• Auto update and backup your translation file.
• The translation file is saved as game_messages.csv, very easy to use.
• Manually add anything you want to translate to the same CSV file.
• Can translate text from plugins.
• NON-DESTRUCTIVE. Say no to replacing your in-editor text with keywords.
• Cache your translation. Help improve performance (not necessary).
• An awesome dev to support you 24/7.

How to use

Turn on the Extract Text parameter > Start the game > Follow instructions to generate the translation file > Open the newly generated translation file (game_messages.csv) and begin translating.

More tutorials are to be found inside the plugin and the demo.

Changelog

[1.0.8]

• Extract from Database now also extract Profile section of Actors
• Fix an issue where Profile section doesn't translate

[1.0.7]

• Extracting Show Pictures command, allowing you to "translate" your pictures without having to use Conditional Branchs manually. Huge time saving.
• Added an option to refresh all on-screen Pictures after changing language.

[1.0.6]

• Extracting Database now also extracts messages from Troops.
• MV: More compatible with Yanfly_MessageCore and Galv_MessageSystem.
• A fix to [Garbage and Custom Lines] to always appear above custom lines.
• More optimization. No need to worry about long and huge CSV files now.
• Remove the System Text column so it looks less complicated.
• Added an option to turn off Partial Matching translation.
• Advance use: Added Excluded column for receiving special keywords
• Advance use: Special keywords from the parameter will be pushed to Excluded.
• Advance use: Added a secondary layer of translation. To trigger this, write words youwant to translation in both columns Excluded and Original.

Terms of use

Can be used for free or commercial projects.  Adjust as you wish but don't redistribute.

Notes

Tested on: Windows, Steam Deck, Android

My code is completely open for you to adjust. No obfuscate.