# studyzy/imewlconverter

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9,686 stars · 695 forks · C# · gpl-3.0

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/studyzy-imewlconverter.md

## Topics

`c-sharp` `chinese-characters` `converter` `dotnet` `dotnet-core` `ime`

## Description

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.

## Tags

### Business & Productivity Software

- [IME Data Migration Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/ime-data-migration-tools.md) — Converts proprietary binary or text wordlists across macOS, Windows, and mobile for data migration.
- [IME Wordlist Converters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/ime-wordlist-converters.md) — Provides a specialized tool for transforming user dictionaries and phrase lists between different input method editor formats.
- [Cross-Platform Dictionary Migrators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/cross-platform-dictionary-migrators.md) — Converts proprietary binary and text wordlists for use across Windows, macOS, and mobile systems.
- [Input Code Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/input-code-generators.md) — Creates encoding for systems including Pinyin, Wubi, Zhengma, Cangjie, and Zhuyin based on target formats. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/blob/master/CODEBUDDY.md))
- [Input Method Wordlist Conversions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/input-method-wordlist-conversions.md) — Transforms macOS system-defined custom phrase lists from plist files into other compatible input method wordlist formats. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/MacPlist))
- [User Dictionary Extractors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/user-dictionary-extractors.md) — Extracts a user's custom dictionary from an input method editor to be saved as an external file. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/FIT))
- [Wordlist Frequency Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/wordlist-frequency-generators.md) — Assigns frequency ranks to dictionary entries using external datasets and automated analysis.
- [Character Mapping Tables](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/character-mapping-tables.md) — Translates traditional and simplified Chinese characters using predefined lookup tables.
- [Phrase List Exports](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/ime-wordlist-converters/phrase-list-exports.md) — The Wordlist Converter generates compatible data files from a wordlist to allow bulk importing of custom phrases into Microsoft Wubi. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/Win10Ms_Wubi))
- [Input Method Integrations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/input-method-integrations.md) — Integrates converted wordlists into Rime-based input methods through text-based imports. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/Rime))

### Artificial Intelligence & ML

- [Dictionary Management Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/artificial-intelligence-ml/machine-learning/language-tools/dictionary-management-utilities.md) — Cleans, filters, and splits large wordlists to optimize them for specific input method import limits.
- [Chinese Character Simplification](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/artificial-intelligence-ml/multilingual-text-processing/chinese-character-simplification.md) — Includes capabilities for simplifying Chinese characters and managing character encodings during wordlist conversion.

### Data & Databases

- [IME Format Converters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-type-mappings/type-conversion-utilities/type-conversion-registries/ime-format-converters.md) — Transforms typing dictionaries between different input method formats to enable cross-platform compatibility.
- [Format Conversions](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/structured-data-schemas/format-conversions.md) — Transforms wordlists from various input method formats into the DCTX format required for Microsoft Pinyin. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/Ms_Pinyin))
- [Chinese Character Simplifiers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/text-processing-utilities/text-extraction/text-segmentation/chinese-language-segmenters/traditional-chinese-support/chinese-character-simplifiers.md) — Translates traditional Chinese characters to simplified Chinese and vice versa using mapping tables. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/blob/master/CODEBUDDY.md))

### Development Tools & Productivity

- [Lexicon Format Standardizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/dictionary-and-translation-tools/lexicon-datasets/lexicon-extensions/lexicon-format-standardizers.md) — Converts diverse dictionary files like LD2 and QPYD into plain text or WL formats.
- [Custom Phrase Mappings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/input-mapping-engines/custom-phrase-mappings.md) — Generates data files compatible with Microsoft Pinyin including custom phrases and double-pinyin mapping schemes. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/Win10Ms_Pinyin))
- [Input Method Code Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/project-scaffolding-config-code-generation/code-generation/input-method-code-generators.md) — Generates specific input codes for various typing systems like Pinyin and Wubi based on target formats.
- [Binary Format Text Extraction](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/text-pattern-search/binary-format-text-extraction.md) — Extracts word entries from proprietary binary file formats and converts them into searchable text structures.
- [Batch Wordlist Processors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/batch-wordlist-processors.md) — Processes multiple input files simultaneously, writing converted results to individual files or directories. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/blob/master/README.md))
- [File Processing Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/developer-utilities-libraries/file-processing-utilities.md) — Provides automated operations for processing large batches of wordlist files simultaneously.
- [Format-String Parsers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/format-string-parsers.md) — Uses external encoding files and custom format strings to interpret non-standard wordlist structures.
- [Line-Count Splitters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/line-based-text-filters/line-count-splitters.md) — Divides oversized text files into smaller segments by line count to meet software import limits.
- [macOS Plist Exporters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/macos-utilities/macos-plist-exporters.md) — Converts external wordlist files into the plist format used by macOS system preferences for import. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/MacPlist))
- [Wordlist Content Filters](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/wordlist-content-filters.md) — Removes or modifies wordlist entries based on character length, language type, or frequency criteria.
- [Wordlist Splitting Utilities](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/wordlist-splitting-utilities.md) — Divides oversized text-based wordlists into smaller segments to stay within target input method import limits. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/wiki/Ms_Pinyin))

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Content Format Transformers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/string-formatting-utilities/content-format-transformers.md) — Translates wordlists into standardized formats like WL, FIT, and DCTX for Pinyin and Wubi.
- [Custom Format Decoders](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/custom-format-decoders.md) — Utilizes external encoding files and custom format strings to handle non-standard input wordlist structures. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/blob/master/docs/MIGRATION.md))
- [Frequency-Based Ranking](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/sorting-algorithms/counting-sorts/frequency-based-ranking.md) — Assigns frequency ranks to words using integrated generators from external search engine datasets. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/blob/master/docs/MIGRATION.md))

### User Interface & Experience

- [Simplified Chinese Input Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/input-method-editors/simplified-chinese-input-configurations.md) — Generates compatible encoding files for Pinyin and Wubi to customize word predictions and phrases.

### Security & Cryptography

- [Entry Filtering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/security/utilities/wordlist-generators/entry-filtering.md) — Applies transformation and filtering rules to remove unwanted entries or modify specific word properties. ([source](https://github.com/studyzy/imewlconverter/blob/master/CODEBUDDY.md))