T3AL – Your AI Co-Pilot for TYPO3 XLIFF Localization

Translating TYPO3 websites into many languages can be slow and tiring. If you’ve ever worked with TYPO3 XLIFF files, you know how much time it takes—managing each language file, getting feedback, and making updates over and over again. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and costs can quickly go up.

That’s why we created T3AL—a smart, AI-powered TYPO3 extension that makes localization fast, easy, and accurate. Whether you’re a developer managing multilingual projects or a marketing manager who wants consistent and brand-friendly content in every language, T3AL helps you get it done right inside your TYPO3 backend—with less effort and more impact.

In this blog, we’ll take a close look at T3AL—our smart AI tool for TYPO3 localization. You’ll discover how it works, the powerful features behind it, and how it can make your translation process faster and easier.

Let’s explore how T3AL is changing the game for TYPO3 websites around the world.

Localization in TYPO3 typically hinges on XLIFF files, which organize strings in a language-agnostic way. While standardizing how translation data is stored is great for the CMS architecture, it also means you can quickly rack up multiple files for each language and extension. What happens next?

• File Overload: Each extension or language update creates multiple XLIFF files. You might end up with dozens—if not hundreds—of separate documents to maintain.
• Human Error: Manual copy-pasting, version confusion, and overlooked strings can break your carefully curated websites.
• Slow Feedback Cycles: Involving translators, developers, and project managers can turn every translation round into a lengthy back-and-forth dance.

The result? Delays in rolling out new content or expansions. Plus, there’s a constant fear of inconsistent brand messaging across languages. This is where T3AL shakes things up.

At T3Planet, we’ve spent over a decade working with TYPO3, helping clients around the world build and manage multilingual websites. But there was always one challenge that slowed things down—manually creating and translating XLIFF files. It’s a repetitive and time-consuming task that many TYPO3 teams struggle with.

We quickly realized: We’re not alone. Everyone dealing with TYPO3 localization was facing the same pain.

So we asked ourselves:  “What if TYPO3 localization could be smarter, faster, and less painful?”

That one question sparked the beginning of T3AL — TYPO3 AI Localization.

We brought our best TYPO3 developers, AI engineers, and content editors together to solve the problem. Our goal? To build a smart tool that automates the manual work, improves translation accuracy, and keeps everything inside the TYPO3 backend.

After months of planning, coding, and testing with real TYPO3 projects, T3AL was born—a tool built from real-world challenges, made to help teams like yours work better, faster, and smarter.

T3AL stands for “TYPO3 AI Localization,” an advanced extension that hooks into your TYPO3 setup, cutting out most of the manual heavy lifting. Instead of dealing with a mess of XLIFF files, you let AI do the first pass—and then refine the results to perfection.

1. AI Translation Engines
T3AL connects with smart AI tools like ChatGPT, DeepL, and Gemini to help you instantly create high-quality translations. No more manual work—just fast, accurate results in seconds.

2. Crowdin Integration (Built-In)
Working with a team? T3AL lets you send translations straight to Crowdin without leaving TYPO3. This keeps everyone on the same page and speeds up collaboration.

3. Easy Rollbacks
Made a mistake or not happy with a translation? No worries. T3AL lets you quickly undo and restore previous translations—no digging through version histories.

4. Import & Export Made Simple
Want to review translations offline or use your own workflow? With T3AL, you can easily import and export your XLIFF files anytime—no extra tools needed.

In short, T3AL merges the power of Artificial intelligence with human oversight, offering you fast, consistent translations while preserving your brand’s tone and context.

Why Both Developers and Marketers Love T3AL

1. Developers

• Less Repetitive Work: No more juggling multiple XLIFF files for each language or extension.
• Version Control: Changes are tracked centrally, making rollbacks and updates straightforward.
• Integration-Ready: T3AL plays nicely with existing TYPO3 structures, so you can focus on code quality instead of translation overhead.

2. Marketers & Content Teams

• Consistent Branding: Automated translations ensure uniformity; your voice and style remain intact even across dozens of languages.
• Faster Go-To-Market: Launch marketing campaigns or product pages in new locales far quicker than manual processes allow.
• Easy Oversight: The user-friendly T3AL interface empowers you to review, tweak, and publish translations without constant developer intervention.

Top Features That Make T3AL Powerful

T3AL isn’t just a “translate” button; it’s a holistic ecosystem for end-to-end localization within TYPO3. Let’s explore some of its top highlights: 

• Automated Batch Translation - Select multiple XLIFF files and language targets, then let AI handle the initial pass. Watch your once painstaking tasks finish in record time.

• AI Choices - From ChatGPT for conversational text to DeepL for nuanced phrasing, T3AL allows you to pick the best AI for your project’s tone and context.
• Crowdin Sync - Integrate seamlessly with Crowdin’s powerful localization suite. Publish translations from TYPO3 directly to Crowdin or pull them back when you’re ready for the final review.

• Manual Override - Even though AI handles the first draft, you have full creative control. Tweak every word until it meets your exact standards.

• Robust Rollback & Logging - Not happy with a particular batch of translations? Roll back instantly. Every change is logged for transparency and accountability.

How T3AL Works Behind the Scenes

T3AL isn’t just smart on the surface—it’s built on strong technical foundations to give you a reliable, secure, and efficient localization experience. Here’s a look at what’s going on under the hood:

1. Secure AI Integration
T3AL uses encrypted APIs to connect with AI engines like ChatGPT and DeepL. Your data stays safe and protected during every translation.

2. Smart XLF File Handling
T3AL uses modern XLF parsing that understands TYPO3’s structure. This means it avoids issues like broken references or mismatched strings.

3. Built for TYPO3 v12 and Beyond
T3AL is fully compatible with TYPO3 version 12 and future releases, giving you a stable, long-term solution you can count on.

4. Crowdin Sync in Real Time
T3AL works directly with the Crowdin API, letting you push and pull translations and glossaries instantly. No manual uploads or delays.

Looking to make your TYPO3 website faster, smarter, and more user-friendly? Welcome to the world of TYPO3 AI — where powerful AI tools empower you to achieve more with less effort. At T3Planet, we are creating intelligent AI solutions designed to enhance your work while saving you time and effort.

Discover the Key TYPO3 AI Solutions

• T3AI – AI Content Assistant
  Quickly create blogs, product descriptions, and SEO-optimized content with AI — right inside your TYPO3 backend.
• T3AC – AI Chatbot
  Support your website visitors 24/7 with a smart chatbot that answers questions, improves engagement, and enhances customer experience.
• T3AA – AI Accessibility Tool
  Make your TYPO3 website accessible for everyone. T3AA automatically helps you meet international accessibility standards like WCAG, BITV, and EN 301 — creating a more inclusive online space.
• T3AS – AI Search
  Upgrade your site search with AI-powered technology that delivers faster, smarter, and more relevant results to your users.
• T3AL – AI Localization
  Easily translate and localize your TYPO3 content, including XLIFF files, to connect with audiences across different countries and languages.

Learn more about TYPO3 AI Universe here and get started today!

Step 1: Go to Extension modules

Step 2: Search with Extension Key “ns_t3al” and activate the extension.

• Select All XLIFF Files: A single interface in TYPO3’s backend.
• Choose Your AI Model: Let’s say DeepL for marketing copy with a consistent, professional tone.
• Auto-Translate: T3AL whips through those 10 languages, giving you quick results to review.
• Manual Review: Marketers tweak crucial brand phrases or idioms.
• Publish to Crowdin: The entire set of translations goes live for your global teams, or you can push to staging environments first.

• Time Saved: Up to 80% reduction in time-to-localize.
• Cost Efficiency: Spend less on repetitive tasks, rerouting resources to higher-impact efforts
• Reduced Errors: Central logging and AI suggestions drastically cut down the risk of typos or missing strings.
• Scalability: AI can handle dozens of languages without breaking a sweat.

Whether you're an agency managing websites for global clients or a team growing into new markets, T3AL is here to help.

It removes the slow, manual steps in localization and gives you faster, more consistent translations. What used to be a time-consuming task becomes a smooth and smart process.

No more guesswork. No more copy-paste jobs.

Localization doesn’t have to be slow, manual, or frustrating. With T3AL, TYPO3 users finally have a tool that brings together the power of AI, the reliability of TYPO3, and the flexibility of modern translation workflows. Ready to take your TYPO3 localization to the next level?  Give T3AL a try and experience the difference.