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Localization counter
Compare source and target text
Strip source markup
Localization Word Counter source, target and GMX-V counts Localization metrics
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GMX-V factor count
GMX-V factor count
Useful for compact scripts and UI strings
Compare target density against source
Why localization needs a separate counter
Markup and strings
Localization files often mix readable text with markup. Strip source syntax when you need a count based on translatable copy.
CJK and GMX-V
Chinese, Japanese and Korean text does not map cleanly to whitespace words. GMX-V and CJK factor counts give a more practical localization estimate.
Localization word counter questions
What is GMX-V word counting?
GMX-V is the LISA Global Information Management Metrics Volume standard. It defines a repeatable, tool-independent way to count words for translation pricing and project planning.
How do you count words in Chinese, Japanese and Korean?
CJK languages do not separate words with spaces. GMX-V applies factor counts to CJK characters, so a block of CJK text contributes a fair, comparable word total alongside Latin script.
Why does target text expand or contract relative to source?
Languages have different word lengths and densities. German often expands by 30 percent over English, while Chinese can contract. The ratio panel makes the change visible at a glance.
Should I strip markup before counting?
Yes, when localization files mix translatable text with HTML, XML, placeholders or template syntax. Strip the matching format so the count reflects translatable content.