We have to agree to the fact that every translation project includes associated services. As every additional step takes time so it will result in additional charges. Some of these aspects are as follows:
- Formatting
Formats used by various businesses can be a real bummer for any specialist who had to process such documents in the course of work. For instance, working with mainstream files such as .docx or .xlsx does not cause any problems (of course, when they are prepared the right way).
Companies who use translation services apply specific software and generate files inherent to the main activities. It is to note that software developers may provide localization files like .po, .xliff, .xml, .json, .properties, .csv, while translators need to make use of special tools to process translatable content only without touching the code.
And designers use programs like Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and similar. During the process, engineering companies make use of CAD software to produce drawings (e.g. .dwg files), which can be processed either in extremely expensive CAD tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or by means of a very limited set of converters which only extract translatable content from drawings and upload the translated text back to drawings. Whatever the case may be but such work requires specific skills and takes more time than ordinary MSWord document translation.
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- Glossary compilation
When it comes to large projects, maintaining terminological consistency in the course of translation holds great significance. Such additional service may cause extra charges, if you have a huge translation project.
- Proofreading and Editing
QC is an important step in every business whether it’s about services or manufacturing of goods. And proofreading and editing is needed by ISO 17100 Translation Quality Standard. Reputed companies like Samsung or Apple allocate important resources to ensure quality control and integrate complex QC & QA philosophy into their workflow. It’s not possible to create a perfect product which wins the trust of customers without proper quality control processes.
Translation is not an exception. Even the most proficient translator may omit typos or choose a wrong tone of voice for marketing campaign in another language. And here comes professional editing along with proofreading services which can help to avoid minor mistakes and create amazing translation. And such additional services also increase the translation costs.
And testing of the localized product will help to get rid of any possible issues like overlapping, overrunning of text, errors, etc. If it’s about hiring correct Arabic translation services, I would suggest you to consider the services at TridIndia Translation.
Global Translation Industry Blog | Zara Tucker 