So what exactly is the RWS AppStore?

For some of you, the RWS AppStore may be a new concept, so what exactly is it?

The RWS AppStore is our unique platform for showcasing and sharing applications which any RWS customer can then download and install, mostly for free. We’re very proud of this offering as we are the only technology provider that enables customers to tailor their translation technology in this way. With these apps, users can extend the functionality of their RWS software (such as Trados Studio, MultiTerm, Trados GroupShare and Passolo) to improve their translation processes, or connect their existing systems with RWS software to help them operate more efficiently and effectively.

Discover apps that handle different file types, measure productivity, access and manage machine translation engines, connect to free translation memories and termbases and more. 

Our most popular app on the RWS AppStore for example is ‘Glossary Converter’ by Gerhard Kordmann, which sits at the top of our downloads chart month after month. This app is perfect for those with existing terminology glossaries as it enables users to convert between MultiTerm termbases and other terminology formats by simple drag and drop, saving users time and effort.

We’ve also just released a new app called ‘studioViews’ by the AppStore Development Team that is sure to be a hit. With this app, users can split and merge files quickly and easily before sending to others for translation; split files directly from the files view, export filtered selections in the Editor view, then re-import the translated file back into your project and your files will be updated accordingly. 

And they’re just the tip of the iceberg! There are currently over 340 apps available on the RWS AppStore in total, of which over 80% are free; these have either been built by RWS's very own AppStore Development Team or by third party developers, all using RWS’s APIs.