Maintain the original layout of a document after translation
Adjust or change a document’s layout for a new language
Convert non-editable files and preparing them for translation (OCR)
Adjust materials for printing or publication in required formats
Control the quality of the performed layout (typography, compatibility with source files)
Image and graphical editing
DTP refers to creating both print and digital documents using page layout software.
Because every language has its own structure, DTP services are necessary to preserve the layout of a translated document, book, publication, or manual.
For example, English-to-German translation results in text that’s 30% longer. Or English-to-Arabic translation requires a document to be flipped from left-to-right to right-to-left.
To adapt to these differences, a document’s layout needs to be adapted for each new target language.
Our team of DTP specialists work with all desktop publishing software and file formats, including:
Contact us now to get started with desktop publishing localization at Summa Linguae Technologies.
