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Method and apparatus for the on-demand localization of files. Embodiments may provide a file format-independent localization mechanism that automates the extraction of localizable text content from localizable files, the process of generating translations for the extracted localizable text content, and the generation of localized versions of the localizable files including the translations for the extracted localizable content. The localized versions of the files may be automatically generated with correct structure and content, correct file names, and automatically placed in correct file locations by the localization mechanism, and are thus readily available to and locatable by an automated build process for the localized version of the product, thus reducing or eliminating the necessity for human intervention during the localization process.