DTP and translation of manuals, catalogues and brochures
DTP and translation of manuals, catalogues and brochures
Desktop Publishing in every language
Translating a technical manual, a product catalogue or a brochure is not just about converting words: it also means managing the layout. Texts change in length from one language to another, characters expand or contract, and captions shift. Without desktop publishing coordinated with the translation, the final document loses its visual consistency and credibility.
Dotwords integrates translation and DTP graphics into a single process: your materials (brochures, catalogues, postcards…) are delivered translated, laid out and ready for printing or digital distribution, with the same visual identity in every language, without the need to rely on external graphic design studios.
DTP – Desktop Publishing: what it is and why it is important for translation
Desktop publishing encompasses the activities involved in structuring text and graphic content into a consistent layout: typographic hierarchy, balancing text and images, selecting and adapting fonts, and managing colours. The result is a readable, aesthetically refined and consistent document that reflects the brand’s visual identity.
Combined with translation, DTP becomes essential. German expands compared with Italian, Chinese contracts, and Arabic runs from right to left: every language brings with it graphic implications that a translator cannot manage alone.
Our desktop publisher steps in after the translation to rebalance the layout, text and images, while preserving the brand’s key messages and claims.
Technical manual translation with DTP layout
Technical manual translation requires terminological precision, industry expertise and the ability to manage structured, often very lengthy documents. At Dotwords, we work with translators specialised by industry: industrial, medical, electronics, automotive…, and with client-specific terminology glossaries to ensure consistency across successive revisions.
Manual translation is integrated with desktop publishing: once the translation is complete, our DTP team rebalances the layout, adapting text boxes, captions and tables to accommodate variations in the length of the target language. The result is a manual ready for printing or digital distribution, with no further graphic work required from the client.
The cost of manual translation depends on the volume of text, the language combination and the level of graphic work required.
Contact us with the file and target languages: we will get back to you with a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Translation of catalogues, brochures and commercial materials
Product catalogues, corporate brochures and promotional materials are the documents where consistency between text and graphics is most critical: a layout that does not adapt to the target language sends a signal of poor attention to the international market. Catalogue translation and brochure translation with integrated DTP eliminate this risk.
Our team manages the entire workflow: translation by native-speaking professionals specialised in commercial communications, graphic adaptation while respecting the corporate colour palette and fonts, and delivery of the file in its original format (InDesign, PDF, Word, PowerPoint and others).
The visual identity remains consistent across every market, without the client having to coordinate different suppliers.
In addition to manuals, catalogues and brochures, Dotwords handles technical and commercial translations for product documentation, technical data sheets, audit specifications and any other material requiring linguistic precision and consistency with the company’s tone of voice.
How much does translation with DTP cost?
Get in touch: we’ll be happy to provide you with a no-obligation quote.
