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Text + Document Translation
If your company does business globally, quality translations are a necessity. Look to Thao & Co. for expert translation of any text or documents in most file formats and delivered in the same design-layout as your original source material. Our linguists are native professional translators who help world-leading brands grow their international business.
Our Process
Request a Quote
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REQUEST A QUOTE
Send us the items you need translated.
View Quote
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VIEW QUOTE
We set up your dashboard to track job progress.
Make Payment
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MAKE PAYMENT
Select from multiple payment options.
Meet Your Linguists
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MEET YOUR LINGUISTS
We choose who’s the best fit.
Activate Chat Box
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ACTIVATE CHATBOXⒸ
Communicate directly with linguists.
Project Execution
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PROJECT EXECUTION
We translate, proofread and localize your content to be effective in the new language.
Receive Final Work
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RECEIVE FINAL WORK
Download all files, including the personal dictionary we create for word consistency and discounts on your future projects.
REQUEST A QUOTE
Send us the items you need translated.
1
REQUEST A QUOTE
Send us the items you need translated.
2
VIEW QUOTE
Set up dashboard to track job progress
3
MAKE PAYMENT
Select from multiple payment options
4
MEET YOUR LINGUISTS
We choose who’s the best fit
5
ACTIVATE CHATBOXⒸ
Communicate directly with linguists
6
PROJECT EXECUTION
We translate, localize and proofread
7
RECEIVE FINAL WORK
Download files and own your personal dictionary for word consistency and discounts on future projects
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Our Text + Document Translation Services
Translation
To connect with people abroad, you’ll need professional translation of your written materials and key documents. We can translate any source text in most file formats including: Microsoft Office formats, PDF, XLIFF, RTF, XHTML, HTML, XML formats, Adobe FrameMaker/InDesign/InCopy, SubRip, OpenDocument formats, QuarkXPress Export, Comma Delimited Text (CSV), Tab Delimited Text, Java Resources, Portable Object, JSON, Text and more.
Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Once we complete the translation, we’ll work with either in-house or international DTP specialists to format the design and layout for consistency with your original source files. Before delivery, the print-ready translation file will be proofread a final time by our linguists.
FAQs
What is Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Answer:
Desktop Publishing (DTP) is the art of arranging visual elements in documents. It ensures translated content maintains formatting and design, whether it’s brochures, manuals, or marketing materials. Our DTP experts guarantee your materials look polished and professional in any language.

What is multilingual DTP?
Answer:
Multilingual Desktop Publishing (DTP) is the seamless integration of translated content in multiple languages into your original layout and design. Our experts ensure your documents maintain visual consistency across languages, guaranteeing a polished and culturally relevant presentation.

How to find the best document translation service?
Answer:
To discover the best document translation service, prioritize expertise in your industry, transparent processes, and a collaborative approach. Look for providers with case studies showcasing successful projects.

Are online document translation services worth it?
Answer:
Online document translation services offer convenience, speed, and accessibility. With skilled linguists and quality assurance, they can deliver accurate translations. However, always make sure that the service providers have strict quality control measures and transparent pricing to avoid potential issues.

How to ensure accurate business document translation?
Answer:
Ensuring accurate business document translation involves engaging skilled linguists well-versed in your field. Expert review and a rigorous quality control process are essential for precision. Furthermore, effective collaboration between our team and yours guarantees a thorough understanding of your content.

What to consider when choosing immigration document translation services?
Answer:
When selecting immigration document translation services, prioritize accuracy, skilled translators, and expertise in legal requirements. Look for experience in immigration-related content and a track record of success.

How do you handle PDF file translation?
Answer:
Our PDF translation process begins with text extraction via Trados. We then translate and proofread, maintaining accuracy and quality, and seamlessly reintegrate the translated content into a PDF. For enhanced results, our skilled team also offers Desktop Publishing (DTP) services.

How do you translate scanned documents?
Answer:
For scanned documents, our human linguists provide meticulous manual translation, ensuring accuracy and quality. Every detail, including numbers and formatting, is meticulously addressed and we conduct careful proofreading to make sure nothing gets lost in translation.

How much do document translation services cost?
Answer:
Document translation service costs vary based on factors like text length, language pairs, complexity, and urgency. At Thao & Co., our pricing reflects the quality and expertise we bring to each project. We offer competitive rates tailored to your specific needs.

How do you handle JSON file translation?
Answer:
Translating JSON files is a complicated process. We extract the text strings, translate them accurately, and then reintegrate them while preserving the structure and functionality of your original files. This ensures your software or app maintains its intended user experience while being accessible to a wider audience.

Our languages
English
Vietnamese
Chinese
Korean
Japanese
Spanish
French
Italian
Hindi
Arabic
Dutch
Russian
Tagalog
Thai
Romanian
Polish
Bahasa Indonesia
Khmer
German
Portuguese
Hebrew
Greek
IsiZulu
Swahili
Malay
Our Technologies
Our Platform
Working with Thao & Co. is easy. Our proprietary platform helps keep your text and document translation and desktop publishing projects organized and moving swiftly along the process.
Our ChatBoxⒸ
Thao & Co. believes in open access. Use our ChatBoxⒸ feature to communicate your specific language and format requirements to your project team, which may consist of a project manager, linguists and desktop publishing specialists.
SmartCAT
Got a big project or tight deadline? Thao & Co. leverages Smartcat, which allows multiple translators and editors to work on your document simultaneously. It tracks and syncs all progress of the translation team in real time.
Trados
Trados software helps us deliver quality translations and speedy turnarounds. We use this translation tool to generate and update translation memory and your project glossary for consistency and cost savings on future projects.
Design Software and Tools
We use the most up-to-date technology including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, HTML and Microsoft Office.
Our Industries
Healthcare
Healthcare
Get accurate translation of medical information. We’ll translate any text or documents from patient records to medical bulletins, as well as clinical, regulatory, and technical information.
Advertising + Marketing
Advertising + Marketing
Localize your message and branding with translations of your text and documents by a professional translation agency who understands marcom and has the desktop publishing capabilities to make the design and layout consistent with your brand.
Banking + Finance
Banking + Finance
Tap into new markets for your banking, crypto, trading and payment platforms. We can translate websites, documents, forms, contracts, and promotions, ensuring their design and layout reflect your original source materials.
Legal
Legal
We offer fast, accurate, legal translation services. We can translate legal documents, contracts, depositions, and court communications, always preserving their original design and layout.
Real Estate + Construction
Real Estate + Construction
We have translators who specialize in architecture, construction, real estate, and civil engineering. They’re ready to translate your text and documents while our DTP specialists preserve the original design and layout.
Retail + E-commerce
Retail + E-commerce
If you sell to global markets, you need to translate your product descriptions, catalogs, user manuals, business contracts and more. We’ll do the translation and then use our desktop publishing capabilities to adjust the design and layout to match the original.
Travel + Tourism
Travel + Tourism
International travel is booming. We translate and localize tourism content for hotels, restaurants, travel guides and countries. We then use our desktop publishing capabilities to maintain their original design and layout.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Our translation services cover scripts, promotional materials, and all relevant texts, ensuring accuracy while maintaining the original design and layout for international audiences.
Automotive + Aerospace
Automotive + Aerospace
For precise industry communication, trust our text and document translation services. We specialize in technical manuals, engineering specs, and regulatory documents with meticulous attention to detail.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Streamline global communication in manufacturing. We translate production processes, quality control docs, and other communications while maintaining the original format.
Manufacturing
Games
Dive into global gaming success with our precise text and document translation services. We specialize in translating game scripts, user interfaces, and in-game text and documents.
Education
Education
Our services transform educational content, including textbooks and e-learning materials, while ensuring the design and layout align with the original source materials, facilitating global learning.
Technology
Technology
User manuals, software documentation, and technical specifications are seamlessly translated while preserving the original design and layout, keeping your tech content on the forefront.
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