In today's global marketplace, document translation is essential if you want to expand your business. If you need to translate pricing documents, product manuals, sales quotes, and any other type of document for business purposes, you should work with a professional translation service.

　　How much does the document translation cost? Artlangs Translation provides document translation services for many clients, of course, many customers are very curious about this question. This article will cover the factors that affect document translation, pricing methods, and how to choose the right translation service provider.

　　Factors affecting the cost of document translation

1. Content Type

The time required for translation of documents of different content types is different, for example, translations in specialized fields such as legal, medical or technical translations take longer time, so they are usually charged higher.

2. Language Pair

Documents may contain uncommon language combinations, which are more expensive due to the difficulty of translation. If English is also used as the intermediary language, the translation costs are even higher.

3. Turnaround time

Faster turnaround time usually leads to higher costs. For example, some expedited document translation may require the translator to work overtime or reprioritize the project, which may cost you more.

4. File Type

Different file formats (PD, Word, InDesign, etc.) may require different levels of expertise and therefore different rates.

Common pricing methods for document translation

1. Per-Word Pricing

The most common pricing method for document translation is per word. The translator will tell you how much the translation will cost based on the word count of the document. In general, the standard rate for English to Korean translations is $0.14 per word. However, for industries such as medical and legal, the cost of translating documents can be higher.

2. Per-Hour Pricing

The second type of pricing for document translation is hourly pricing. The translator will calculate the cost of the translation based on the actual time spent on the translation. Generally speaking, professional translators can translate 250-350 words per hour, so the translation cost will be determined according to this standard and then according to the complexity of the document.

3. Per-Page Pricing

In general, standardized documents are usually billed by the page, such as diplomas, certificates and many other official documents. On average, these rates range between $25 and $50 per page, depending on the complexity of the document and the language pair.

How to choose the right document translation service provider?

I believe you already know the factors that affect document translation and pricing. If you are still looking for the right document translation service provider, Artlangs Translation is a good choice. Artlangs Translation has extensive translation experience, which is crucial to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. Artlangs Translation can not only offer competitive rates, but also negotiate lower rates for larger document translation projects. In addition, we provide professional translation, project management and quality control services that can save you time and money in the long run.