Desktop publishing (DTP) for translations

As well as translating, we also provide desktop publishing services (DTP)
so that the final product is ready for you to print or publish.

Regardless of the end product you want to print or publish, our desktop publishing service provides flawless desktop publishing for translations so you can easily print or publish your end product.

KEY FACTS

We can take care of everything: as well as handling your translations, we can optimise the graphics in your texts in all target languages.
We can deliver your translations as end products that are ready to print or publish.
Our DTP service ensures that your content is perfectly presented online and offline.

Flawless desktop publishing (DTP) with SemioticTransfer

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Fully translated copy thanks to our desktop publishing service

As a translation agency, we not only offer you reliable translations, we also ensure that you receive fully translated copy. And all this with our desktop publishing service. Because the volume of text in the target language can differ significantly from that in the source language, this in turn leads to changes in the copy layout. To avoid also having to send the copy to a graphic design agency for reworking of the layout, our desktop publishing service takes on the layout work. This way, we ensure that nothing slips or disappears. You receive a fully translated copy that matches the graphic specifications of the original document, including illustrations and graphics that are also in the right position within the translation.

Formats in our DTP service

Our desktop publishing service for translations processes both copy in various file formats and text for website publications. The following formats are supported:

Website translations in HTML, XML, YAML, PO, Xliff, CSV
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Windows Help Files
Interleaf
QuarkXPress
PageMaker
InDesign, PDF, Adobe FrameMaker and other Adobe file formats
FrontPage
SGML
Java source code
Open Source file formats

Order a translation with desktop publishing services

Want to commission a translation with desktop publishing services? Then contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

contact@semiotictransfer.ch or +41 56 470 40 40

Frequently Asked Questions about DTP

Which kinds of translated documents require desktop publishing (DTP) services?

Documents like brochures, flyers, catalogues, manuals, presentations and websites often require DTP – in fact, this applies to all content that isn’t published as plain, unformatted text.

What exactly is desktop publishing (DTP)?

Desktop publishing (DTP) involves using specialist software to arrange text, graphics and images in a layout suitable for printing or digital publication. This includes formatting text, positioning artwork, adjusting typefaces and font sizes, creating page layouts and ensuring that the end product is aesthetically attractive and functional. Depending on the target language, translations often require bespoke formatting due to differing lengths of words and copy.

Will it be straightforward to integrate all languages into my layout?

Different languages can have different writing systems, font sizes and text orientation. As a result, some target languages require more extensive adjustments to ensure that the translations fit well into the layout. Our experienced graphic designers work closely with the translators to ensure that the end product meets the highest standards, both linguistically and visually.

What happens if I want to make changes after the desktop publishing (DTP) stage?

After the desktop publishing (DTP) stage, you can simply pass any requests for changes on to us. Depending on the nature of the changes, it may be possible to implement them directly in the DTP software or it may be necessary to make further adjustments to the layout. In most cases, minor changes can be implemented very quickly.

Can I do the desktop publishing (DTP) myself?

You can undertake desktop publishing (DTP) yourself if you have the appropriate software and the necessary know-how. DTP requires expertise in layout design, typography and software use. Where translated texts are involved, it’s also important to consult with the translators again before copy is shortened or adapted. In such cases, it may be advisable to take advantage of the professional DTP services offered by a language service provider.

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Desktop publishing (DTP) for translations

As well as translating, we also provide desktop publishing services (DTP) so that the final product is ready for you to print or publish.

Fully translated copy thanks to our desktop publishing service

Formats in our DTP service

Order a translation with desktop publishing services

Frequently Asked Questions about DTP

Which kinds of translated documents require desktop publishing (DTP) services?

What exactly is desktop publishing (DTP)?

Will it be straightforward to integrate all languages into my layout?

What happens if I want to make changes after the desktop publishing (DTP) stage?

Can I do the desktop publishing (DTP) myself?

As well as translating, we also provide desktop publishing services (DTP)
so that the final product is ready for you to print or publish.