Document Translation
We help organisations connect with global audiences in their language and culture.
Whether you are looking to increase your market share, reach diverse audiences, or enter international markets, translation services are essential – you need to speak the language of your clients.
At Absolute Translations, we see each translation as a new adventure. Driven by our joint passion for language and perfection, we only have one goal in mind: to make your content stand out in every language.
What is Document Translation?
Document translation is the process of changing a document’s source language into a different language. There are many ways to translate documents depending on how much creativity is required, budget, timeline, and the document’s end use. For example:
- If the content of a document is very creative, it may have to be written from scratch by an in-language copywriter to ensure that all the cultural nuances and tone of voice come through clearly in the new language.
- Highly technical documents require specialized linguists to ensure that specific industry terms are translated correctly.
- Those who want to save money and time with their document translation can employ machine translation with a post-edit by a human linguist to validate the content.
- For large documents that need translation in a small amount of time, sometimes linguists will split up the work to complete it faster.
We’re here to make your life easy
Whether you need translation and localisation services on an ad-hoc basis, or have a large, ongoing localisation program that requires a proven industry-leading language services partner, our extensive global network can deliver at an unparalleled standard of quality and scalability
Our broad range of technology-enabled services is provided by expert linguists and in-market translators. From small translation jobs to large, complex localisation programs, our experienced program managers ensure efficient delivery of projects.
We’re here to help you deliver a consistent and positive experience for everyone, everywhere.
Select Your Translation Service
At Absolute Translations, we offer a variety of translation options.
Connect your customers to your products and services through documentation in their language. Our thorough translation process, from project analysis to production and post-production, as well as our certifications, ensure the highest level of accuracy.
We know our clients. We follow your briefs and stick to your budgets.
Select your desired translation option from the list below:
AI Machine Translation
MT + post editing by human translator
Machine Translation is the fastest and most cost-effective option.
It is recommended for material that you need to get the gist of, content for internal use, or high volume content that you need translated cost-effectively.
Your documents are analysed and scans are rendered editable. The documents are loaded into our system and machine-translated via an AI Machine Translation API.
The formatting and layout of your documentation is fully preserved.
The translations receive a fast human proof and edit before delivery.
- Gisting purposes & internal use
- Machine translation + human post-edit (MTPE)
- AI powered
- Layout & formatting preserved
- Scans are accepted
- Basic human editing included
Standard Translation
1 Professional translator, 2-eye principal
A professional native translator is assigned to translate and proofread your documents.
We assign a translator with experience in the topic of the documentation, e.g., legal, medical, or technical.
This option is the most cost-effective option for translations performed by a qualified and experienced human translator.
It is recommended for single-use or internal documentation or material that needs to be submitted to the government.
This translation can be NAATI certified if needed, if official certification is required for use in Australia.
- Standard translation
- Specialist experience
- Translation memory provided
- Formatting & layout preserved
- Scans are accepted
- NAATI certified if needed
- Self-proofreading included
Translation + Peer-review
2 professional translators, 4-eye principle
Your documents are translated by a professional native translator and peer-reviewer team who have a background and vast experience in the topic of your documentation.
With the involvement of two native linguists with expertise in your field, this option ensures polished, high-quality content.
The translators are handpicked and assigned to your company account as your custom team for all translations going forward.
This option balances quality, cost, and turnaround time and is suitable for external documents and materials.
- Specialist professional translation
- External peer review/editing for QA
- Expertise in the topic of documentation
- Translation memory provided
- Formatting & layout preserved
- Scans are accepted
- NAATI certified if required
- Includes delivery in any format
Transcreation + Peer-review
2 specialised transcreators/copywriters, 4-eye principle
Your material is handled by a specialist Transcreation team.
This team not only has specialist expertise in the topic of your documentation, e.g., scientific, medical, technical, but it also has creative writing experience and will ensure that the localised output meets cultural target market standards.
Transcreation takes into account cultural nuances, idiomatic expressions, and emotional impact. It aims to evoke the same response in the target audience as the original copy.
This option is recommended for specialist marketing collateral, branding, cultural testing, etc.
- Specialist transcreation/copywriting
- External peer review/editing for QA
- Cultural consultation with the client
- Focus-group & target market testing
- Expertise in the topic of documentation
- Translation memory provided
- Formatting & layout preserved
- Includes delivery in any format
Why use Absolute Translations?
We have provided translation services to enterprises, governments, and NGOs since 2004, enabling them to reach effectively global and local multicultural audiences. Our team of professional translators & reviewers combines native linguists with subject matter experts to ensure that your message gets across smoothly. Our Australian-based translators are NAATI certified. Our overseas translators hold country-specific university degrees, certifications, and have specialised profiles according to the industries we provide translation services for.
Your dedicated project manager leverages a range of technologies and quality assurance procedures so that deliverables are supplied to the required standard of quality.
What types of documents need a professional document translation?
- Blogs
- Brochures
- Business documents
- Contracts
- eLearning and training content
- Getting started guides
- Help content
- Leaflets
- Letters
- Marketing materials
- Posters
- Product catalogs
- Product descriptions
- Reference manuals
- Reports
- Reviews
- Signage
- Terms and conditions
- User-generated content
- User manuals
NAATI Translation
Please visit our NAATI translation page.
Your Partner In Languages
We are passionate about our clients, and our ultimate goal is to achieve the best localisation outcomes for our clients. A collaborative process gives you control and transparency over the material produced and will help improve quality and consistency over the longer term.
Quality work and successful outcomes are only achieved with efficient collaboration.
Corporate Translation
Communicate with multilingual stakeholders and customers to scale your operations globally. Create, launch, and optimise websites in multiple languages to reach your local audiences and communicate in their language.
Interpreting Solutions
Professional trained interpreters are available in a wide variety of industries and settings, including for onsite face-to-face meetings, over-the-phone, online or video, in consecutive, whisper, or simultaneous mode.
Audio & Video Localisation
Elevate audio or video content with subtitles and voice-overs that reach international audiences. Deliver multilingual content for any type of purpose, such as health & safety, policy, and training content across borders.
Quality & Guarantee
Passionate about language and translation, we are also passionate about our clients.
When it comes to making your message stand out in every language, no challenge is too great for our team of experienced and enthusiastic translators and interpreters.
We offer a combination of carefully selected native linguists who specialise in a wide range of industries so you can rest assured that your material is looked after professionally.
Why Choose Absolute Translations
NAATI Certification in Australia
NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is the official translator and interpreter accreditation in Australia. This certification is required for any official documentation such as birth/marriage/death certificates, driver licences, degree certificates, police certificates and more.
Qualified Experienced Linguists
Absolute Translations' linguists are highly skilled and qualified professionals who reside in the countries and communities our clients are targeting. As a rule, our linguists only translate into their mother tongue and we handpick our translators based on educational and professional background and specialist expertise
Strict Linguist Selection Process
We follow a rigorous resource assessment process where we test new applicants, verify references, check backgrounds, and rely on recommendations by peers and clients. Translation tests can be provided for verification at client end and full transparency is offered during the selection process.
ISO 9001-2015 and 17100-2015 Certified
The ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO17100 Quality Translation Standards ensure quality project management and quality translation management relating to core processes, minimum qualification requirements, the availability and management of resources, and other actions necessary for the delivery of a quality translation service.
Terminology Management
Our terminology management tool enables you to keep your terminology and content consistent across languages, documents, platforms and departments. With our technology you can engage with your global audience in their native language and offer them a consistent, local brand experience.
Enterprise Translation Technology
We work with innovative enterprise translation equipment that integrates workflows and as such greatly improves translation quality, consistency, speed and efficiency. Our technology combined with our translation teams worldwide enable us to handle any project, any deadline, any budget, any brief.
You Are In Good Company
What Our Clients Say
Thank you so much for providing your test translation. The feedback from our Chinese testers was that it was the best translation amongst the three. Apparently, the translation demonstrated a good understanding of geological terms and overall content. Loyal to the English original, with good sentence flow. I will be recommending you for the next […]
Chantelle Farrar
We just wanted to say a very big thank you for your efforts in sourcing a suitable translator and providing excellent service. So often we get used to dealing with mediocrity but dealing with you and Absolute Translations was a pleasure. It was no easy task what we presented you with given the technical complexity […]
Vaughan Geldenhaus
Absolute translations provided a translation of over 20 different documents into 4 different languages. They did it within agreed timelines, and the quality was excellent. I was especially impressed with how they maintained the formatting of the document design, as some of the design features were tricky to edit.
Justine Chittick
We use this company mainly for the transcreation of our marketing material, which can be quite complex with mining and technical terms. On the whole, we have been very happy with the quality of their work. They readily meet our, at times, urgent deadlines and are always ready to help with any questions we might […]
Virginia Aquilizan
Our manager was impressed by the professionalism and level of service offered by two of your interpreters at the APREC conference in the Gold Coast, and we are now looking for interpreters for upcoming meetings in Qatar. My colleague Jenna, from BDO Brisbane, has very kindly forwarded me your contact details.
Stephanie Garcia Florez
Hi Veerle, We have just returned from China. I wanted to thank you for your prompt and professional manner in which you translated our collateral and returned it via email for printing. Our clients were very impressed with the translation and the effort gone into them. I will certainly recommend your services to other business […]
Tracey Lamont
Have more questions? We have the answers.
1. What types of documents do you translate?
We handle all document types — legal, technical, financial, medical, academic, and corporate materials.
This includes contracts, certificates, manuals, reports, marketing content, and government documentation.
2. Are your translators certified?
Yes. Our translators hold NAATI-issued credentials or equivalent degree-level qualifications, and meet ISO 17100 standards for professional translation competence.
3. How do you ensure translation accuracy?
Each project follows a three-step quality process: translation, independent review, and final verification. Terminology databases and client-approved glossaries are maintained to ensure consistency.
4. Can you provide certified translations for official use?
Absolutely. We supply NAATI-certified translations accepted by Australian government departments, courts, and educational institutions.
5. How do you handle confidentiality?
All translators and reviewers sign confidentiality and data-protection agreements. Files are stored on secure servers compliant with Australian privacy legislation.
6. What languages do you cover?
We translate into and from over 250 languages, including all major European and Asian languages, variants and dialects. Specialist teams handle regional dialects and technical terminology.
7. How are turnaround times determined?
Delivery times depend on document length, complexity, and language pair. We offer standard and express options — always confirmed before project start.
8. Do you use machine translation (MT)?
Yes. For high-volume or repetitive content, we can combine MT with human post-editing and AI verification to ensure speed without compromising quality.
9. How do you price document translation?
Pricing is based on word count, language pair, urgency, and required certification level. We provide transparent quotes with no hidden fees.
10. Can you translate directly from PDFs or scanned documents?
Yes. Our team can extract text from PDFs, scans, or images and format the translation to match the original layout.
11. Do you offer ongoing translation support?
We maintain client-specific glossaries and translation memories to ensure consistency across future projects and reduce costs over time.
12. How do I request a quote?
Simply email your documents to hello@absolutetranslations.com.au or use our online form. You’ll receive a detailed quote within one business day.
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