How to charge for technical document translation?
Technical documents include product design drawings, technical standards, technical files, etc. In cross-border cooperation, in order to ensure the accurate communication of technical documents, many companies choose to translate these documents into foreign languages. So, what is the charging standard for technical document translation in 2025?
1. Common technical document translation projects
Common technical documents include technical manuals, product manuals, contracts, agreements, financial reports, product design drawings, various technical standards, technical files, process flow charts, bids, patents, etc. This type of document involves difficult technical fields, such as machinery, chemicals, and medicine, which require professional translators and review teams, and the translation costs are also high. And the translation difficulty of these documents varies, so the translation charges will also be different.
2. Technical document translation charging standards in 2025
According to the charging standards of Artlangs Translation Company, the translation costs of technical documents are usually priced according to the number of words and translation level. The following are some common translation price references:
Reading level: suitable for general understanding and reference, the price is about 140 CNY/thousand words;
Business level: mainly used for contracts, bids and other documents, the translation quality requirements are high, the price is usually 160-240 CNY/thousand words;
Professional level: involving more complex or highly technical content, the translation price is usually 250-350 CNY/thousand words;
Publishing level: used for publishing or highly professional technical documents, the translation cost is relatively high, about 350 CNY/thousand words or more.
The above price is the price of Chinese-English translation. If it is a translation of a small language, the price will increase accordingly according to the scarcity of the language and the difficulty of translation.
3. Advantages of Artlangs Translation Company
As a well-known domestic translation service company, Artlangs Translation Company has the following advantages in the translation of technical documents:
Professional team: Artlangs brings together translation experts in many fields, including translators, doctors, professors, etc. with relevant professional backgrounds.
Quality Assurance: The company follows ISO9001 quality management standards and implements strict quality control processes. The translation projects are reviewed multiple times by professional translators and experienced proofreading teams to ensure that the translation results meet the customer's quality requirements.
High confidentiality: Artlangs attaches great importance to the confidentiality of customer documents. All translators have undergone professional ethics training and can sign confidentiality agreements upon customer demand to ensure the security of customer documents.
Perfect after-sales service: After the translation is completed, customers can still keep in touch with the company. If there are any concerns about the quality of the translation, Artlangs provides free modification and optimization services to ensure customer satisfaction.