Alternative
An RTLAuto alternative that localizes the whole design, not just the direction.
RTLAuto is a capable RTL/LTR converter for Figma. If you need the rest of localization too (overflow checks, a brand-term glossary, translation memory, developer string export, and Pixso and Penpot support), Lingolense does it in the same click.
Updated · By Mihir Vaghani, founder of The Plugins Company
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RTL mirroring, then everything localization needs after it
Both tools reverse auto-layout, flip directional icons and right-align text for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Urdu. Lingolense then checks every translated layer for overflow, keeps brand terms untranslated, remembers approved translations, and exports the strings your developers need.
- True RTL mirroring: auto-layout, padding, icons and alignment
- Overflow detection with per-language length budgets
- Do-not-translate glossary and per-language overrides
- XLIFF / JSON / CSV export and import for handoff
Where RTLAuto is the better fit
RTLAuto converts in both directions (RTL to LTR as well as LTR to RTL), works with design tokens and variables, creates direction-aware component variants, and lists a very large set of translation targets through Google, Gemini or OpenAI. If your main job is converting a large Figma design system between directions, it is worth a close look.
Not only Figma
Lingolense runs in Figma, FigJam, Figma Slides, Figma Buzz, Pixso and Penpot with one license key, so RTL work does not stop when a team or client uses a different editor.
Lingolense vs RTLAuto
| Feature | Lingolense | RTLAuto |
|---|---|---|
| LTR → RTL layout mirroring | ||
| RTL → LTR conversion | ||
| AI translation | DeepL + context-aware AI, 45+ languages | Google / Gemini / OpenAI |
| Overflow detection after translation | Not listed | |
| Do-not-translate glossary | Not listed | |
| Developer export (XLIFF / JSON / CSV) | Not listed | |
| Pixso & Penpot support | ||
| Free plan | Daily limit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lingolense a good RTLAuto alternative?
Yes, if you want RTL mirroring plus the rest of localization in one plugin: overflow detection, glossary control, translation memory and XLIFF/JSON/CSV export, across Figma, Pixso and Penpot. RTLAuto is stronger if you need RTL-to-LTR conversion or token-level design-system conversion.
Can I use Lingolense and RTLAuto together?
Yes. Both run as separate Figma plugins. Some teams convert a design system with one tool and handle translation, overflow and string handoff with Lingolense.
Does Lingolense support Persian and Urdu as well as Arabic and Hebrew?
Yes. RTL mirroring covers Arabic, Hebrew, Persian (Farsi) and Urdu, with automatic switching to fonts that support each script.
Mirror and localize your first Arabic screen free
No credit card. Works in Figma, Pixso and Penpot.