How to create a project - file upload

Navigate to the right corner and click the Start a new project button

• Choose the Upload Files option

Step 1 - Add files

• Select the ADD NEW FILES button on the left to upload your files

• or select the ADD TEXT button to paste text

• You can add files in many formats: docx, xlsx, pptx, odt, txt, aspx, xml, html, mif, resx, xliff, idml, xliff, HTML, JSON, ios strings, properties, PHP, po, pot, yaml, dita, ditamap, srt, sub, sbv, mp4, avi, mov, wmv, flv. After translation, you can download translated files in the same format and with the original formatting.

• You can enter your project name in the field at the top.

• After you've uploaded the files, click CONTINUE

Step 2 - Choose languages

• Select the source language of your file(s)

• Select into which language you want to translate your files to
  (note: you can select multiple languages)

Step 3 - Choose who translates

• Machine - Machine translate files instantly without creating a project

• Machine and human review - Files are pre-translated by machine translation and sent to TextUnited for professional human review. This is a paid service.

• Me & my team - Translate yourself or allocate to someone from your team.

• Professional full service - Files are sent to TextUnited, and our project managers will assign professional translators to your project. 

If you've selected the Me & My Team option, you will have additional options:

• Choose if you want to pre-translate your project with machine translation.

• Choose who will translate.

• Choose who will proofread (you can select no proofreader if you don't need proofreading).

Step 4 - Create a project / Order translation

• Add reference files for translators (to understand the translation context better) by clicking on the attach button in the notes field.

• You can adjust the project's additional settings (work allocation, change filters, add instructions) by clicking the ADVANCED SETTINGS button.

No cost will be calculated if you choose to translate yourself or assign someone from your team.

Paid translation projects

• The system will detect repetitive text and matches from your translation memory and calculate the translation cost, taking them into account (reducing cost automatically).

You can enter a deadline for the translation project, see the cost details and add notes to a project manager.

Also, you can request a formal offer by clicking Send me a purchase order checkbox. The translation project will be started once you approve the proposal.

• Click ORDER TRANSLATION