What makes a well-translated manual
Users read the manual when they have a problem. A wrongly translated step leads to errors, complaints or safety risks.
We preserve the order of the steps, the numbers, the units of measurement and the warnings, and the terminology is the same throughout the manual.
- Verified steps, numbers and units
- Accurate safety warnings
- Uniform terminology
- Native-speaker translators, specialized in the field
Types
Types of manuals we translate
User manuals
For the end users of products.
Service manuals
For technicians and workshops.
Installation guides
Assembly, commissioning, configuration.
Software manuals
Interfaces, guides and application documentation.
Safety data sheets
Mandatory instructions and warnings.
Quick start guides
Short instructions for getting started.
Translation and layout, in a single workflow
With multilingual DTP, the translated manual comes out in the same format as the original: the same images, tables and numbering. You receive files ready for print or publication.
A dedicated project manager coordinates the translation, the layout and the checks.
- Any source file format
- Print-ready and digital files
- Translation memories for updates
- Clear deadline and price in the quote
How we work
How we handle manuals
We receive the source files
Editable files are ideal, but we can also work with PDFs or other formats.
We translate with a glossary
Native-speaker translators with technical experience respect the product terminology.
We typeset the manual
We re-set the text, images and tables for each language.
We check and deliver
We check the steps, numbers and warnings, then deliver the final files.
In brief
Clear, consistent manuals in all languages
A well-translated manual preserves the order of the steps, the numbers, the units and the warnings. Our native-speaker translators work with a product glossary, and the translation memory recognizes unchanged text, so later updates stay consistent with the previous version.
We deliver manuals in the same format as the original, through multilingual DTP, in any language and starting from any file format. For specific industries, see automotive and industry and manufacturing.
A dedicated project manager usually replies on the same business day. Our process is certified to ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 17100 (translation services), and the agency has been in the translation market since 2014.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about technical manuals
Which files do I need to send?
Preferably editable files (InDesign, Word, FrameMaker, editable PDF). We can also work with PDFs, which we rebuild.
Is it easy to update the manual when a new version appears?
Yes. The translation memory recognizes unchanged text, so updates stay consistent with the previous version.
Which languages do you translate manuals into?
Any language, in any combination, through native-speaker translators.
How much does it cost?
It depends on volume, languages and complexity. Read how prices are calculated or request a quote.
See also
Other services for companies
Do you have a document to translate?
Send us the file and receive a clear quote, usually on the same business day.