Translation projects are usually divided into two categories: translation and interpretation. The quality and price of translation services provided by different translation companies vary greatly. The following are several key factors that affect the quote for written translation:

1. Translation language

The translation language has a great impact on the quote. Common languages, such as English, have relatively stable translation prices because they are in high demand. Some small languages, such as Arabic or Portuguese, usually have higher translation quotes because there are relatively few translation resources for these languages.

2. Professional field

The field of the translation project will also affect the quote. Different fields have different translation difficulties, so the price will vary. Although the price is different, the quality of the translation will not be affected.

3. File content

The word count or length of the file will directly affect the translation quote. Generally, files with more words will result in higher fees. If some companies promise to quote the same price regardless of the size of the file, customers should be cautious to avoid being deceived.

4. Translator level

The professional level of the translator will also affect the fee. Experienced translators charge higher fees, while novice translators charge lower fees.

Common charging methods and reference prices of translation companies are as follows:

Charging by word/number of words: Applicable to simple documents, emails or short texts. Taking English as an example, the translation price is usually between 140-300 yuan/thousand words.
Charging by page: Applicable to simple documents or official documents, the price per page is between 120 and 250 yuan.
Charging by hour: Applicable to complex translation projects, such as business meeting translation, legal document translation, etc., the price is generally between 400 and 800 yuan/hour.
Charging by project volume: For large translation projects, such as website translation or large official documents, the price is usually between 5,000 and 20,000 yuan.

When choosing a translation company, it is recommended to choose a professional translation agency to ensure translation quality and reasonable charges. As a well-known full-case language service provider in China, Artlangs Translation has dual certifications from the China Translators Association and the American Translators Association, and provides translation services in more than 230 languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic. We are committed to improving the quality of language services and look forward to assisting you in the fields of language services and international cooperation.