---
name: "rstconv-3.2.0"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "fp-utils-3.2.0"
version: "3.2.0+dfsg-12"
release: "Debian 11 (Bullseye)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/rstconv-3.2.0"
---

# rstconv-3.2.0(1)

The Free Pascal resource string converter tool.

## NAME

rstconv - The Free Pascal resource string converter tool.

## SYNOPSIS

**rstconv \[options\] -o outfile**

## DESCRIPTION

**rstconv** reads a resource string file ( *.rst* ) that was produced by the Free Pascal compiler and outputs a file that can  be used by an internationalization tool (currently only GNU *gettext* is supported) for internationalizing your application.

## USAGE

**rstconv** has one required option:  **-o** *outfile* to specify the output file name. If no input file is specified, then standard input is assumed.

## OPTIONS

- **-f** *format*

  Specify the output file format. Currently only the following format is supported:

  - *po*

    emit a  *.po* file for use with GNU  *gettext* , which converts it to a .mo file, that can be read with the  *gettext* unit.

- **-h (or --help)**

  outputs a short help message.

- **-i** *infile*

  Specifies the input file name. If omitted, then standard input is assumed.

- **-o** *outfile*

  (Required) specify the output file name.

## SEE ALSO

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  [**gettext**(1)](/gettext/1.md) [**ppc386**(1)](/ppc386/1.md)