xTranslator

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (36,953 endorsements) 📥 785,922 downloads 📌 v1.4.5 📅 10/27/2016
⚪ Last updated 2023

By McGuffin · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/14/2023 📅 Created: 10/27/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #14 of 41 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

IMPORTANT:

All future versions 1. 4. 0+ are now available here:

Nexus - Starfield

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xTranslator is a comprehensive text editor and translation tool designed for Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield. It allows users to edit esp/esm/papyrusPex files with advanced functionalities and data analysis. Additionally, it enables the creation of fuz/wem maps, NPC maps, and the ability to listen to audio files alongside corresponding dialogues.

it's actually the same tool for each game, and comes with a different name:

-tesvTranslator for Skyrim

-sseTranslator for Skyrim SpecialEdition

-fallout4Translator for Fallout4

-falloutNVTranslator for FalloutNV

You can choose and change your game workspace on the fly, so it's not needed to get it from every pages.

Important:

If the translator doesnt seem to start, you have probably an outdated version of Avast antivirus.

Solution: Update Avast

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The home for this tool is the Nexus, it's made on freetime and the access is free. Please, do not upload it elsewhere.

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FAQ: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/35/

How to quickly update an old installation of the translator: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/articles/50/

A basic tutorial for simple dictionaries and quick first steps: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/23/

Editing similar strings with heuristic suggestion: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/articles/176/

Converting esp/string Encoding: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/articles/32/

AddHeader /Tags - DefUI/defHUD helpers tools: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/447/

Loading a set of old Skyrim Strings, or use espCompare to update SSE version of a mod: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrimspecialedition/articles/5/

A tutorial/Howto use the OldDialogStyle tool for the NewDialog Mod: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/11/

Translate Item Sorting mods with regEX: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/41/

Hints/tips/tricks: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/89/

Using RegEx: http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/199/

Copy Paste & Quick Numerics replacement http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/articles/215/?

Using a SpellChecker in Fallout4Translator: http://www.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

xTranslator is a comprehensive text editor and translation tool for Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield, enabling users to edit esp/esm/papyrusPex files with advanced functionalities and data analysis. With 36,953 endorsements and 785,922 downloads, it's a highly popular utility for modders and translators. Last updated in September 2023, it remains a go-to tool for localization and file editing.

✨ Key Features

Edits esp/esm/papyrusPex files for Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield.
Provides advanced text editing and translation capabilities.
Includes data analysis tools for mod files.
Supports multiple Bethesda games in one tool.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 36,953 endorsements and 785,922 downloads.
  • One tool covers Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield—no need for separate editors.
  • Advanced data analysis helps you understand mod structure before editing.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2023—may not support the latest game patches or mod formats.
  • Requires some technical knowledge to use effectively; not for casual players.
🎯 Is This For You?
For mod authors and translators who need a reliable tool to edit and localize Bethesda game files. Also for advanced modders who want to analyze and tweak esp/esm files. Skip if you're just a player looking for gameplay mods—this is a development utility.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check the mod's forum or documentation for detailed usage guides, as the description is sparse.
  • Always back up your esp/esm files before editing with xTranslator.
  • Familiarize yourself with the plugin file structure to avoid corrupting your mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
McGuffin
Version
1.4.5
Downloads
785,922
Endorsements
36,953
Category
Utilities
Created
10/27/2016
Updated
9/14/2023

🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods

Download from Nexus.

📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Skyrim →

Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.

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