What is document translation?

Documentation translation refers to translating files like a Word document, slide deck, blog article, or an email. The segments within a document have a specific order. The finished translation file is delivered in the same file format as the source file.

Automated translation workflows

Make the most out of Phrase with our many out-of-the-box integrations to automate workflows. Our integrations can monitor a specific folder, e.g. in Google Drive. As soon as a new file is added there, the integration triggers the translation process. The finished translation is then synced back to your Google Drive folder.

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Instant quotes

Provide a submitter portal to all departments with translation needs. That way, your co-workers can upload a file, get an instant quote, and are notified when the translation is finished.

Translation memory

Phrase TMS identifies 101% translation memory matches. This means that not only the copy is matching exactly, but also that previous and subsequent segments match. 101% matches can be marked as completed automatically, so that translators don’t spend time on them.

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A seamless localization experience

Adapt Phrase to your workflow, whatever that looks like.

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Zendesk

Reduce the number of support tickets and better aid international customers by translating your categories, dynamic content, published articles, and sections.

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Contentful

Translate all text and rich text fields in your nested entry-level and field-level content models.

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Kontent.ai

Seamlessly send content from your stores, websites, and community sites for translation.

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WordPress

Translate at the design stage by moving content directly between Sketch for Mac and Phrase.

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Mit Phrase haben wir den Lokalisierungsprozess von Mercari transformiert. Vom ersten Tag an konnten wir positive Ergebnisse verzeichnen. Wir sind nun in der Lage, den Umfang jedes Übersetzungsprojekts zu kalkulieren und zu analysieren, sodass alle Projektbeteiligten auf der Grundlage genauer, aktueller Daten arbeiten können.

Emma Davis

Chief Editor

Here to field your questions on document translation

Are repetitions in one document populated immediately?

Yes, the translation memory in Phrase TMS works in real-time. This means that repetitions will be populated automatically as soon a segment is set to completed.

Is there an in-context preview for document translation?

Phrase TMS provides an in-context preview for most document file formats, making it easy for translators to translate accurately. Seeing a preview of the entire document also enables linguists to do transcreation instead of translation.

How can I handle specialized translation for certain domains?

In Phrase TMS, it’s easy to set up automated workflows for specialized translation. You can create project templates with customized workflow steps and assigned translation providers. That way, you can ensure that legal translations, for example, are always translated by a preselected, certified provider and undergo additional review.

The keys to unlocking language

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Mit Phrase Job Sync lassen sich Phrase Strings und Phrase TMS nahtlos miteinander verbinden, um mehrsprachige Softwarekopien in einem einzigen, optimierten Workflow zu verwalten. Zentralisiere deine Ressourcen, verbessere die Übersetzungsqualität und schöpfe das volle Potenzial der Phrase Localization Platform aus – und das alles, während deine Teams koordiniert und effizient arbeiten.

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