As mentioned in a previous post, a QA (Quality Assessment) step can be vital whenever we try to meet the high demands of our clients. We always do our best to deliver a high-quality job. But sometimes, some details fall through the cracks. Sometimes, our clients will require a one-step job (whether it is just […]
It is common, when translating a computer program, to find screenshots taken from the software itself. In the help section of a program, for example, there are often images of the interface that is being translated. Also, when the developer of a program releases an update, it is customary to publish a description of the […]
Desktop publishing, or DTP, is the process of using a computer and specific kinds of software to combine text and graphics to create documents such as newsletters, brochures, books, and more. In the process of translation, DTP is an essential service that is offered to the customer, in order to design the documents as they […]
While we are all globalized, there are certain day-to-day intrinsic cultural factors that are imposed on the phenomenon of globalization. These are factors that respond to cultural values and principles and others to the daily practices that build on these principles. Standards also provide a legal framework for these cultural principles. Other factors respond to […]
Today, there is a trend that is increasingly on the rise: the localization of video games. What does this mean? This entails adapting a video game to the particularities of a specific market, including translation, technical modifications and adaptations to meet the standards of the place, among others. Supporters of this kind of technology increasingly […]
Quite often, we work with documents or files that are almost identical or very similar to ones we have worked on in the past. For moments like this, it is essential to have a tool that allows you to visualize the differences between them. So I would like to give you a brief summary of […]
As we have discussed here before, the use of automatic translations has been on the rise recently as a result of the growing need for quick translations, even if they are not of the highest quality. Smart Translator is a series of software programs that translates technical texts originally in English into other languages, which […]
The world of translation as well as its markets are always evolving and part of that process is the introduction of automatic translation tools into our daily workflow. We have already looked at Google’s automated translation software and Systran. Let us continue with this subject that is only just now beginning and will continue to […]
There are an array of tools to work with us when carrying out the tasks of translation and localization. Today I would like to discuss Lingobit Localizer and its helpful features. What is Lingobit Localizer? It is a tool that works with translation and localization of software applications that allows for collaboration between translators, project […]
Several websites have popped up that are in the business of automatic translation. Some of them are just general, and others are specialized in certain subjects and offer their services to anyone who is looking to translate any word or phrase. We also have online dictionaries that are specific to fields such as medicine, legal, […]