What is a .QM file?
The .QM file is a special kind of file used by computer programs made with Qt, which is a set of tools for creating software. This file helps these programs speak different languages. It's like a dictionary that the program uses to translate its text from one language into another so that people from all over the world can understand and use the software.
These .QM files are made using a tool called Qt Linguist, which is part of something bigger called the Qt SDK. Qt SDK is like a big box of tools that software developers use to build their programs. Qt Linguist focuses on helping them translate their program's text.
When developers want to add a new language to their program, they first write down all the text their program uses in a .TS file, which stands for Translation Source file. Then, they use Qt Linguist to translate this text into the new language. After they finish translating, they use a special command called lrelease, and this command takes the .TS file and turns it into a .QM file. This .QM file is much smaller and easier for the program to use, making it faster for the program to show the text in the new language.
To open or work with .QM files, you would typically use the Qt SDK, which has all the tools needed for dealing with these files. This SDK was once made by companies named Nokia and Digia, but now it's available for anyone who wants to create software with Qt.
In simple terms, .QM files help programs talk in different languages quickly and easily, and they are made and used by people who create software with the Qt SDK, including a special tool called Qt Linguist.
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