01. Document Translation.
Accurate, confidential document translation for legal, technical, medical, business, and personal materials.
Every document carries weight. A contract that misnames a clause, a medical chart that softens a dosage, a manual that mistranslates a tolerance, each can become a problem. Our document translators are trained subject-matter linguists, paired with editors who never see your file as just words on a page.
Clean translated files in the agreed format, with layout preservation, terminology consistency and bilingual tables where required.
How we chargePer source word for translation, per session for interpreting, per page for certificates. We quote in writing inside two business hours. The quoted figure is the invoiced figure.
Document Translation
Document translation for business, legal and technical files
Our document translation services cover contracts, reports, technical manuals, medical records and personal papers. Every file is assigned by language pair and subject matter, because a legal contract, a medical document and a technical manual do not need the same kind of expertise. A named project manager coordinates the translator, the editor and any specialist, and stays your point of contact from quote to delivery.
- Business documents: contracts, reports, policies, tenders and correspondence.
- Technical documents: manuals, specifications and safety documentation, where a mistranslated tolerance becomes a real problem.
- Official and personal documents: certificates, academic records and immigration papers. For these, see individual document translation, and sworn translation where an authority requires it.
File formats we translate
We work with PDF, DOCX, InDesign, scanned originals, photographed documents and bilingual tables. Scans and photos should be as clear and complete as possible. If parts are blurred, cropped or handwritten, the project manager may ask for a clearer copy before translation begins. Layout is preserved in the agreed format. Where a designed document needs to be rebuilt, our desktop publishing team can typeset the translated version.
Consistent terminology on long and recurring projects
Translation memory stores approved wording so it can be reused across recurring contracts, manuals, product descriptions and policies. You can also send us your glossary, style guide or previous translations before work starts. These tools help our translators; they do not replace them, and client documents are not submitted to a public generative-AI engine.
How we charge for document translation
Document translation is usually quoted per source word. Pricing can also reflect the language pair, complexity, specialist subject, formatting, certification and turnaround. You receive the price in writing before work begins, usually within two business hours, and the quoted figure is the invoiced figure for the agreed scope.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you translate scanned PDFs and photos? Yes. Scanned originals and photographed documents are accepted, as long as they are legible.
- Will my formatting be kept? Yes, in the agreed format, with bilingual tables where required. Extensive layout work should be mentioned when you request the quote.
- Do I have to upload the document to get a quote? Not always, but the complete file gives the most accurate quote.
Related: legal translation services.
Languages we work in.
Language guides for South African and international languages. We work in more than 100 languages; see the full list.
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Interpreting
Conference, consecutive, and remote interpreting by certified professionals.
Sworn Translation
Signed and sealed translations by a sworn translator, prepared for the requirements of the receiving authority.
Certified Translation
Translations prepared for institutions, embassies, universities, and business use.
Software & Website Localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for local audiences: text, interface elements, and supporting content.
Voice-Over Translation
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions: corporate, e-learning, broadcast, and digital media.
Subtitling
Accurate, timed subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
Desktop Publishing & Typesetting
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into any language.
Transcription
Accurate transcription of audio and video recordings into written text, used in legal, research, media, and corporate contexts.
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