our blog
How to fix the «Failed to load project from …» error in Trados Studio
14 May 2026
About another error in Trados Studio
Let's analyze the Trados Studio error:
Failed to load project from ...
There is an error in XML document (X, Y). Unexpected end of file has occurred.
Unexpected end of file while parsing Name has occurred.
The error is caused by a violation of the structure of the SDLPROJ file. This can happen, for example, if Trados Studio terminates unexpectedly while writing data to the file.
The SDLPROJ file stores information about which files are included in the project and where they are located on the disk. If the file becomes corrupted, the project files themselves may still exist, but Trados Studio can no longer determine their locations.
How to fix it:
- Go to the folder containing the SDLPROJ file. Its location is indicated in the error message.
- Delete the corrupted SDLPROJ file.
- Start Trados Studio.
- Recreate the project and reconnect the relevant source translation memory (or translation memories).
- If necessary, retranslate the project files using the restored translation memory.
For more information about this error, see this link.
Recommended content
Two stories about ChatGPT
Interesting facts about AI In early April 2024, artificial intelligence expert Jeremy Nguyen shared a thing he noticed: for some reason, the unremarkable word delve was used unexpectedly often in the texts generated by ChatGPT. So much often that Paul Graham, co-founder of Y Combinator and noted IT evangelist, considers the presence of this word […]
File Formats That Compress Well in ZIP Archives
Useful information about file formats As we already know, there is little point in archiving certain file formats because they do not compress well. On the other hand, some formats compress very efficiently: Files that store plain text, including TXT and CSV. Older Microsoft Office formats whose extensions do not end in X: Subtitle files, such […]
A Few Abbreviations Every Technical Translator Should Know
Useful information for technical translators Here is are a few abbreviations you will encounter regularly if you work in technical translation:
How to Prevent Data Loss If Your CAT Tool Crashes
Useful tips about working with CATs If your CAT tool crashes and there is a risk of losing the completed portion of your translation, the first priority is to preserve the work you have already done. Only after securing the data should you attempt to fix the issue. Otherwise, you may have to redo the […]
Why Word May Refuse to Check Spelling
Useful tips about working in Word Why Word may refuse to check spelling: Go to File → Options → Proofing, then select the Check spelling as you type checkbox and clear the Hide spelling errors in this document only checkbox (see image). Select the text you want to check, then verify that the correct language […]
