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I am occasionally asked to translate a PDF file. This usually is not as straightforward as working from a Word file. A PDF file has been made specifically to read and to print, not to edit. However, this doesn’t mean that a PDF file cannot be translated. The information below will help me as a

In medium to big-sized companies manuals, brochures, presentations etc. are usually drafted in English first. This work can be done internally, but can also be outsourced, especially in the case of brochures. Everything proceeds smoothly and the document looks wonderful. The user instructions are excellent! Sales will no doubt rocket! A succesful presentation! Then, they

Revision is the most important element in the translation process. It is also where things usually go wrong. According to the dictionary definition, revision is the checking and possible correcting of documents, texts, etc. In the case of a translation, revision means that a second translator, who has the target language as a mother tongue

If you need a translations, then do avoid these nine pitfalls so the turnover and profit do not decrease instead of increase. (1) Having the translation done by a collueague who is not a professional translator Your image is extremely important to your company. Your company needs to come across well. That’s why, for example,