Do you already have a translation and want it checked or revised? We are happy to help. We compare the translation with the original to make sure it is correct, that nothing has been omitted and that the wording reflects the message of the source document.
What proofreading and copy editing cover
Proofreading checks a text for spelling, grammar, punctuation and typing errors. Copy editing goes further and improves clarity, style, terminology and consistency. For translations, we work in two ways:
- Bilingual revision: the translation is compared sentence by sentence with the original to find mistranslations, omissions and additions.
- Monolingual proofreading: the translated text is read on its own to check that it is fluent, consistent and free of errors.
What we check
- accuracy compared with the source text;
- omitted or added content;
- terminology and consistent use of terms;
- names, numbers, dates and units;
- grammar, spelling and punctuation;
- style and tone for the target readers;
- layout and formatting, where files are provided in an editable format.
When revision is useful
Revision helps with translations made by another provider or in-house, with websites, brochures and manuals before publication, and with texts that will be read by customers, authorities or business partners.
Proofreading is not a certified translation
A proofread text is not automatically a certified translation. If an authority, court or notary requires a certified translation, it must be made by a translator authorised in Germany. See our page on English-German translations or ask us what your authority requires.
How to order
Send us the original text and the translation, and tell us the language combination, the purpose of the text and your deadline, if there is one. We will check the material and send you a clear offer. Ask for an offer or contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Can you proofread a translation made by someone else?
Yes. Send us the original and the translation, and we will tell you what is needed and give you an offer.
What is the difference between proofreading and copy editing?
Proofreading corrects errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation. Copy editing also improves clarity, style, terminology and consistency.
Will an authority accept a proofread translation?
Only if it is a certified translation made by a translator authorised in Germany. Proofreading alone does not make a translation certified. Ask the authority what it requires.
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