Technical Translation Services
Translation of user manuals, technical specifications, safety data sheets and engineering documents, with consistent terminology from the first page to the last. Human linguists, 100+ languages, $0.05 per word.
Technical documents punish inconsistency: if a part is called one thing on page 2 and something else on page 40, users and inspectors get confused. Our technical translators keep one term for one thing throughout, follow your glossary, and leave part numbers, units and values exactly as written.
- User manuals, installation guides, specifications, datasheets and safety data sheets
- Product labels and packaging, including English and French for Canada
- Certified technical translations for regulators, patents and court use at $22.99 per page
Technical Documents We Translate
| Document | Typical use |
|---|---|
| User manuals and installation guides | Selling a product in a new market |
| Technical specifications and datasheets | Tenders, suppliers, engineering teams |
| Safety data sheets (SDS) | Workplace and product safety compliance |
| Product labels and packaging text | Retail and regulatory requirements |
| Standard operating procedures and work instructions | Multilingual workforces, factories, labs |
| Engineering drawings, test reports and certificates | Approvals, audits and quality systems |
| Software documentation and UI strings | Product localization |
Patent applications are handled by our patent translation team.
How We Translate Technical Documents
- Terminology first. We build a term list from your document, or use your glossary, and apply it to every page
- Numbers untouched. Part numbers, model codes, measurements and tolerances are copied exactly; units are only converted if you ask
- Warnings stay warnings. Safety notices keep their signal words and structure so they read with the same force in the target language
- Structure kept. Numbered steps, tables and cross-references line up with the original, so the translated manual still matches the product
Safety Data Sheets and Labels for Canada
Products sold in Canada usually need English and French labels and safety data sheets. We translate SDS and label text into Canadian French with the terminology Canadian readers expect. Your regulatory team remains responsible for what the SDS must contain; we make sure the French says exactly what the English says.
Why Choose Us for Technical Translation
Human Linguists Only
Translated by linguists who work with technical and engineering content, never by machine translation.
Editable Files Returned
Delivered as an editable Word file unless you ask for another format, so your team can update it without asking us.
One Rate, Every Language
$0.05 per word for every language pair, with the total shown before you pay.
Fast Turnaround
Short texts within 24 hours, a 12 hour rush for $10 more per 250 words, and a confirmed date for larger projects.
Confidential Handling
Encrypted upload. Your files are shared only with the linguists assigned to your project.
Certified When You Need It
If a document will go to a court, bank or authority, order the certified version with a signed Certificate of Accuracy.
How Technical Translation Works
Upload
Send the files and any glossary, style guide or earlier translations.
Quote
We count the words and confirm the total and delivery date before you pay.
Translate & check
A technical linguist translates, then checks terms, numbers and cross-references.
Delivered
Editable files back, ready for your layout or publishing system.
Technical Document Translation Services by Industry
| Industry | Typical documents |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Operating and maintenance manuals, assembly instructions, quality procedures |
| Chemicals | Safety data sheets, product labels, technical data sheets |
| Engineering and construction | Specifications, method statements, inspection reports |
| Software and electronics | User guides, release notes, interface text, installation guides |
| Energy and utilities | Equipment manuals, safety procedures, training material |
Translating technical documents for a regulated product? Tell us the market and any standard the document must meet.
Manual Translation: Keeping Instructions Usable
A translated manual has to work at the machine. Steps stay in the same order and keep the same numbering, warnings keep their signal words, and every reference to a part, figure or page still points to the right place.
Send the source file rather than a PDF where you can. Terms that already appear on the product, such as button labels and menu names, are translated to match what the user will actually see.
Software and Interface Translation
Interface text is short and has to fit the screen, so it needs different care from a manual.
- Placeholders and variables such as {name} or %s are kept exactly, so the software still works
- Character limits for buttons and menus are respected; tell us the limits when you order
- Screenshots or a test account help the translator see where each string appears
- Terms already used in the interface are reused in the help pages and manual, so users see one word for one thing
Technical Translation Pricing
Business and professional translation is priced per word, the same rate for every language. Your quote shows the word count and total before you pay.
- Manuals, specifications, SDS and labels
- One term for one thing, throughout the document
- Part numbers and values copied exactly
- Editable file returned
- Free revisions for 14 days after delivery, full refund if an authority rejects a certified translation
Optional add-ons
Longer projects get a delivery time with the quote. Free revisions for 14 days after delivery. Compare all translation rates. Need it sooner? See rush translation.
Our Quality Promise
If a certified technical translation is rejected by the authority it was prepared for because of the translation, send us the rejection notice and we will refund your order in full. Free revisions are included for 14 days after delivery; after that, a small revision fee applies.
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