Why using Loco Translate?

In case you don't want to use WPML plugin, but still wish to translate some specific words, phrases and text in TheGem theme and TheGem elements plugin, it is recommended to use Loco Translate plugin for this purpose. This free plugin provides in-browser editing of WordPress translation files and integration with automatic translation services. It also provides Gettext/localization tools such as extracting strings and generating templates.

Features include:

• Built-in translation editor within WordPress admin
• Integration with translation APIs including DeepL, Google, Microsoft and Lecto AI
• Create and update language files directly in your theme or plugin
• Extraction of translatable strings from your source code
• Native MO file compilation without the need for Gettext on your system
• Support for PO features including comments, references and plural forms
• PO source view with clickable source code references
• Protected language directory for saving custom translations
• Configurable PO file backups with diff and restore capability
• Built-in WordPress locale codes