Speedy translation

Costs are normally based on the total source word count, with a rate applied per 1,000 words. For non-editable documents, we use specialist software to calculate the word count. Smaller projects usually have a minimum charge. Your project manager will provide a clear, itemised quote before any work begins. For an exact price for your project, get a quote.

We are confident that we have your needed language covered. From American English to Zulu, we’ve worked on more than 340 languages since 1991, including Latin and Ancient Greek. Read more about the languages we offer.

As a general guide, we work at around 2,000 words per business day, although we can be flexible. If you have an urgent deadline, please let us know and your project manager will do their best to accommodate it. Certification, proofreading and other additional services may increase the turnaround time.

Professional translation is about much more than replacing words. A qualified translator understands context, tone and specialist terminology. At Atlas, we select translators based on their language combination and subject expertise, so your translation is accurate, reads naturally and is suitable for its intended purpose.

Look for an experienced agency with qualified translators, good confidentiality procedures and recognised standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17100. They should understand what your translation will be used for, provide a clear quote and turnaround time, and explain how your work will be translated and checked.

Please send us your document and we’ll review the word count, language and subject matter before providing a quote and turnaround time. Once confirmed, we select an appropriate translator. The translation is then checked in-house before delivery, with additional proofreading, certification or other services arranged where required.

For official or certified translations, you’ll need a professional service. Machine translation can misunderstand context, terminology and abbreviations, while there can also be confidentiality concerns with sensitive information. If Atlas is certifying a translation, it must be completed by a professional translator who has been approved to work with us.

Not usually. A clear scan or photograph is enough for most translations, including certified translations. Just make sure everything is clearly visible, including stamps, signatures and handwritten notes. Original documents may sometimes be needed for apostille purposes, but we’ll let you know if that applies before asking you to post anything.

No. Our translators work remotely and can be based anywhere in the world, so expertise is more important than location. For face-to-face interpreting, we’ll try to find an interpreter as close to the assignment as possible to keep travel costs down.

Atlas Translations holds two ISO certifications — ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 17100:2017 (Translation Services). If the project is confidential, we can sign NDAs for extra peace of mind.

Are you wondering if we’re up to date on privacy? We registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over twenty years ago, and we have always prioritised data protection.

Rad more about our commitment to quality.

Atlas Translations are here to support you. Whether you’re an individual, a SME or a multinational corporation, we can help.