How to request a translation?
In this blog post, we will give you tips on how to request a translation easily, and guidance on how to work efficiently with language service providers (LSPs).
Your initial request
When requesting a translation, there are a number of information the LSP will want to know, regardless of the project. Providing this information in your initial request will make the process smoother and faster, as it will avoid back-and-forth, allowing the LSP to get to work on your project as fast as possible.
Necessary information:
- The type of file you are providing us. This will let us know right away if we will need to convert the file before working on it, and if we have the required tools. This will help us give you a more accurate quote for the work we will have to do. If you are sending a PDF file, please also read the Translation of PDF files section
- The privacy and confidentiality requirements of your project. If your project is secret/confidential, we may not be able to use all of our usual tools to complete it, which may impact our time estimates and quotes. As such, indicating it upfront will let us give you a more accurate quote and schedule for the project.
- The purpose of the translation. Depending on wheather the translation is to be published, or used internally, we may use different translation strategies, which may make the translation faster and cheaper.