What are (non-)editable files?
Files that can easily be edited make it possible to translate without the need to convert files first. This makes it possible to conserve the original layout as much as possible, and the translator can work directly with the source document using translation software that assists with the process. It will also be possible to create and use terminology databases for your projects. All this saves lots of time and money working with your original formats.
Editable documents include Microsoft Office software and Adobe InDesign files.
- Word documents (docx)
- InDesign Markup (idml)
- Text files (txt)
- Excel files (xls)
- HTML files (html, xliff)
Non-editable files, on the other hand, need to be converted into other file types before the actual translation can take place. This can affect the formatting, meaning it will have to be replaced afterwards. These files are also difficult or even impossible to analyse using translation software, meaning it isn’t possible to calculate the price based on the exact word count.
These files include:
- non-editable PDFs
- photos (jpeg, png)
- poor-quality scans
- illustrations, for example in instruction manuals
- text inserted as images
A PDF file is often enough to create a quote. If you place your order, however, we would kindly ask you to send the file in the original document if possible. This involves less preparation and post-processing work, meaning our team can work more efficiently, and ultimately saving you costs and ensuring a better result!
