After extraction you'll typically get a folder with .ifo, .idx, and .dict (or .dict.dz) files usable by StarDict-compatible dictionary apps.
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Open and drag the compressed stardict-drae-2.4.2.tar.bz2 file directly into the application window.
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You should now see a folder containing three distinct files: drae.dict.dz (or drae.dict ), drae.idx , and drae.ifo . On macOS and Linux
if you're stuck on Windows
Because the file ends in .bz2 (or .tar.bz2 ), it is compressed. You need to extract it to get the usable files: .ifo , .idx , and .dict.dz . On Windows Download and install a tool like . Right-click stardict-drae-2.4.2.tar.bz2 . Select 7-Zip -> Extract Here . After extraction you'll typically get a folder with
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This indicates the file is compressed, requiring extraction before use. Why use this format? Offline Access: No internet required to check definitions. Speed: Instant lookup within a dictionary application. As the Open and drag the compressed stardict-drae-2
If you only get a single file without extension, rename it to drae.dict . If it’s a .txt or .sql , someone provided a raw source.
Use the command line: tar -xjvf stardict-drae-2.4-2.tar.bz2
Although StarDict is no longer actively developed, its dictionary format lives on in apps like , Dictionary Universal (macOS/iOS), and ColorDict (Android).