imewlconverter is an input method editor wordlist converter and format transformer designed to migrate user dictionaries and phrase lists between different software environments. It functions as a cross-platform dictionary migrator, translating proprietary binary and text wordlists for use across Windows, macOS, and mobile systems.
The tool standardizes diverse lexicon formats, such as WL, FIT, DCTX, LD2, and QPYD, into common structures to ensure cross-platform compatibility. It specifically handles binary wordlist extraction and the transformation of custom phrase lists for systems including Microsoft Pinyin, Sina Pinyin, and Ziguang Pinyin.
The software provides a comprehensive suite for wordlist management, including frequency ranking, input code generation for systems like Pinyin and Wubi, and content filtering to remove unwanted entries. It also includes utilities for batch processing, file splitting to meet import limits, and the simplification of Chinese characters.
The project is distributed as a native macOS application bundle and as a Docker image for containerized deployment.
