Penpot plugin
The translation & localization plugin for Penpot.
Lingolense adds AI translation, true RTL mirroring, overflow detection, and glossary control to Penpot — localize your open-source designs into 45+ languages in one click.
Updated · By Mihir Vaghani, founder of The Plugins Company
Free to try · 45+ languages · Credits never expire
Native AI translation for Penpot
Lingolense runs inside Penpot through its official plugin API. Select text, pick a language, and translate in place across 45+ languages — with DeepL and a context-aware AI engine choosing the best translation per string.
- One-click translation inside Penpot
- 45+ languages with automatic source detection
- Context-aware AI for UI-appropriate copy
Full localization, no external TMS
No Lokalise or Crowdin account required. Lingolense handles RTL mirroring, script-aware fonts, overflow detection, and brand-term glossaries directly in Penpot — and exports developer-ready strings when you need them.
- True RTL mirroring for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian & Urdu
- Overflow detection with per-language budgets
- Do-not-translate glossary and per-language overrides
- Export strings as XLIFF, JSON, or CSV
How to translate a Penpot design
Open the Penpot Hub, add Lingolense to your workspace and activate it with a free license key. Select the boards or text you want to localize, choose one or more languages, and Lingolense translates in place or into duplicate boards, mirrors right-to-left languages and reports any text that no longer fits.
- Add Lingolense from the Penpot Hub
- Activate with a free license key, no credit card
- Translate selected text or whole boards into several languages
- Fix overflow warnings, then export strings for developers
A good fit for open-source and self-hosted teams
Penpot is popular with teams that prefer open standards and self-hosting. Lingolense adds localization without asking you to adopt a separate translation platform: the work stays in your Penpot file, and strings leave only when you export them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lingolense work in Penpot?
Yes. Lingolense is available on the Penpot Hub and built on Penpot’s official plugin API. The Free tier includes Penpot, and one license key works across every editor your plan supports.
Do I need a separate translation tool?
No. Lingolense translates and localizes entirely inside Penpot — no external translation management system is required. You can still export XLIFF, JSON, or CSV for your developers or existing TMS.
Can I localize Penpot designs for right-to-left languages?
Yes. Lingolense mirrors Penpot layouts for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Urdu and switches to fonts that support each script.
Is there a free plan for Penpot?
Yes. The Free tier includes Penpot with a starting translation allowance and no credit card. Paid plans raise the limits, and Pro plans add context-aware AI translation.
Add Lingolense to Penpot
Install free from the Penpot Hub and translate on your canvas.