Opening LOCTABLE Files

The LOCTABLE file type is primarily associated with Xcode.

LOCTABLE	File extension: LOCTABLE
	File type:	structured XML file

What is a LOCTABLE file?

LOCTABLE files mostly belong to Xcode.

The LOCTABLE file is a localization string table used in development projects managed by Xcode. It stores key-value pairs for text strings in different languages. The file follows the plist format, meaning it is a structured XML file.

When you open a LOCTABLE file, you will see keys that correspond to UI text elements and their localized values. This file is processed by Apple tools such as plutil, which checks and converts the file format.

Usage: Storing localized text for apps
Format: XML-based property list (plist)
Viewing: Open in Xcode or any plain text editor
Validation: Use the plutil command-line tool for checking the file's structure

FilExt.com note: For more detailed information on Xcode and its development tools, refer to the Xcode Developer site.

How to open a LOCTABLE file

You need a suitable software like Xcode to open a LOCTABLE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your LOCTABLE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LOCTABLE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert LOCTABLE files:

Xcode
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LOCTABLE files are often referred to as Xcode developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Xcode
A *.LOCTABLE file is a localization string table used by Xcode. It stores strings translated into different languages for use in an app's user interface and other textual content. The internal file format is a property list (plist), which can be viewed and edited with the plutil command-line tool. These files are essential for creating multilingual applications and ensuring a consistent user experience across different locales. This file format is classified as Localization.

LOCTABLE file format:

To find out what program is needed to open LOCTABLE files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the LOCTABLE files looks like this:

LOCTABLE is rarely used as a file extension and is mainly used by one program with a specific format. But the following two file formats are common:

99% of all LOCTABLE files save the data in plist file format. A property list file is a structured text file that contains user's settings or macOS apps configuration. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. LOCTABLE files can be up to 2 MB in size, but are often around 2 KB - 160 KB. The file type is relatively new. The files contain the following words: bplist00. The file name Localizable.loctable or InfoPlist.loctable is characteristic of these files. Files like these have the following tags: info, plist, accessibility, names, menu, messages, street and system.

All other LOCTABLE files (1%) have no consistent format. The category is controller, settings, apple, cloud, panel, store or view. If you want to find out what your LOCTABLE file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for LOCTABLE File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

plist, strings, lproj, stringsdict, xib, nib, xml

a loctable structured XML file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LOCTABLE files

Associate the LOCTABLE file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open structured xml files. Because only the current version supports the latest LOCTABLE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Xcode update.
To make sure that your LOCTABLE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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