The three formats side by sideLes trois formats côte à côte
| Format | Purpose | Languages | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMX | Exchange translation memories | Multilingual (unlimited) | Sharing memories across tools, clients, projects |
| TBX | Exchange termbases | Multilingual (unlimited) | Sharing standardized terminology, glossaries |
| XLIFF | Exchange content to translate | Bilingual (source + target) | Active localization workflow |
| Format | Objectif | Langues | Utilisation typique |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMX | Échanger des mémoires de traduction | Multilingue (illimité) | Partager des mémoires entre outils, clients, projets |
| TBX | Échanger des bases terminologiques | Multilingue (illimité) | Partager une terminologie normalisée, des glossaires |
| XLIFF | Échanger du contenu à traduire | Bilingue (source + cible) | Flux de travail de localisation actif |
Sources
- Okapi Framework (n.d.). Open standards. https://okapiframework.org/wiki/index.php/Open_Standards
- GALA (Globalization and Localization Association) (2005). TMX 1.4b Specification. https://resources.gala-global.org/tbx14b/
- ISO (2019). ISO 30042:2019. Management of terminology resources — TermBase eXchange (TBX). International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/standard/62510.html
- OASIS (2025). XLIFF Version 2.2. Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, Committee Specification 01. https://www.oasis-open.org/standard/xliff-v2-2-cs01/
- ISO (2024). ISO 21720:2024. XLIFF (XML Localization Interchange File Format) — Version 2.1. International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/standard/87344.html
Sources
- Okapi Framework (n.d.). Open standards. https://okapiframework.org/wiki/index.php/Open_Standards
- GALA (Globalization and Localization Association) (2005). TMX 1.4b Specification. https://resources.gala-global.org/tbx14b/
- ISO (2019). ISO 30042:2019. Management of terminology resources — TermBase eXchange (TBX). International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/standard/62510.html
- OASIS (2025). XLIFF Version 2.2. Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, Committee Specification 01. https://www.oasis-open.org/standard/xliff-v2-2-cs01/
- ISO (2024). ISO 21720:2024. XLIFF (XML Localization Interchange File Format) — Version 2.1. International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/standard/87344.html