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20 Digital Language Translation

Tools and Their Benefits


The world has become a global village. In this closely connected world,
language translation tools have become the need of the hour. Language
translation tools help the user translate a text into the desired language. People
use translation tools to convert a text into their language to understand it better.

These machine translation software meet the increasing demand for content
localization. There has been a growing demand for language translation
software as they yield accurate, precise, and efficient results in less time.
Translators frequently use these translation tools online to perform better and
enhance their productivity manifold.

How and When to Use Translation Tools


You can use language translation tools to convert the desired content into the
desired language. They are easy to use and help you access the content of
different languages and comprehend them better.

You can select the text you want to translate, paste the text into the dialogue
box and choose your preferred language. In a blink of an eye, your text will be
translated with the help of translation software. You can use any of the
language-translation software according to your needs. It can be represented as
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20 Digitial Language Translation Tools


Various types of language translation tools are available in the market.
Computer-aided tools are the best that render remarkable results with
consistency. Below is a compilation of the best digital translation tools.

1. SDL Trados Studio

This is a phenomenal translation tool used by translators all over the world. It is
a professional translators’ first choice, making their work swift and more
precise. It has outstanding features such as translation memory, terminology,
software localization, machine translation, etc.
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SDL Trados Studio enables you to serve numerous clients simultaneously. You
can widen your reach and expand your scale with SDL Trados. You can check
the quality of results before investing by trying the free demo version for the
first month.

2. Linguee
It is the most popular language-translation tool used by people nowadays.
Linguee is a meaningful amalgamation of a dictionary and a search engine that
allows you to translate words and expressions in various languages.

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Another benefit of Linguee is that you can check the context as well. You
would know how the word is being translated on the internet. It works
amazingly with Google Images and helps one understand better with visual
contributions.

3. Microsoft Language Portal


Microsoft Language Portal is the best translation tool for translators working in
IT and software fields. Using this translation software, you can translate the key
Microsoft terms and IT terminology with ease.

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More than 25,000 standard IT terms are translated into over 100 languages for
reference. Anyone working in the technology sector can easily use the
terminology collection. It also has distinctive features such as User Interface
translations, MS Style Guides, and MS Terminology service API.

4. The Free Dictionary


It is an all-inclusive site that serves the purpose of a dictionary, thesaurus, and
an encyclopedia. It has a huge collection of medical, legal, and financial terms.
You can translate into various languages like Spanish, French, Portuguese, etc.
Another benefit of this tool is that it is compatible with mobile devices and is
available for free.
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5. MadCap Flare

For people who want to translate medical or technical content, MadCap Flare is
the ideal translation tool available online. It supports word files, PDFs as well
as .Net files. Its patented editor offers several benefits, such as cloud-based
editing, content management, and multichannel publishing.

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6. Fluency Now
Fluency Now is the best online translation software for freelancers, a computer-
assisted translation tool compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating
systems. A built-in proofreading software makes it among the best translation
tools online.

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7. Memsource
An effective machine translation software, Memsource provides a cloud-based
environment. You can customize the translation engine of Memcource
according to your needs. Unique features like editing and terminology
management make it the most coveted translation software.

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8. Translators Café
Translators Café is an online forum for translators. You can register on this
platform for free and seek help from experienced translators, too. Members can
post and acquire jobs. It connects those who want translators to those who can
translate proficiently.

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9. MemoQ
Translators widely use MemoQ as it is easy to use and enhances the quality of
translation and editing. A noteworthy feature of this fantastic computer-assisted
language-translation tool is its predictive text functionality. You can also create
a glossary of the terms used and re-use it in the future.

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10. Zanata
One of the best translation tools online, Zanata is preferred by content creators,
translators, and editors. It is a web-based translation tool that requires no
installation. It allows multiple linguists to work together on a project for
translation using a chat room for online communication.

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11. Pro Z
ProZ makes the monotonous job of translation fascinating by allowing you to
collaborate with translators all across the globe. You can ask questions,
participate in discussions, training, etc., on the largest translation network of
ProZ.

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12. WordFast Pro

It is a reliable translation tool available online for language translators. A


distinguishing feature of WordFast Pro is its platform-independent translation
memory. You can use the free demo version for 30 days and judge whether it is
the best translation tool for you or not. It improves the result of translation
remarkably and also provides excellent customer support.

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13. DeepL
DeepL is a noteworthy language-translation tool that allows users to translate
the whole document in one go. It is a free machine translation software using
the latest technology to deliver flawless results.
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14. SmartCAT
SmartCat is one of the best translation tools online as it allows real-time
communication and seamless integration. It offers many benefits like
supporting multilingual translation memories, creating glossaries, cloud-based
integration, etc.

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15. Systran Translate


Systran Translate was the first commercial language-translation tool used and is
still preferred by users as it offers content translation in more than 140
languages. It has innovative features such as pure neural machine translation
(PNMT), open-source technology, and a hybrid translation model, to name a
few.
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16.Magic Search

Magic Search allows you to translate the terms swiftly by referring to multiple
dictionaries in different languages. It can also be installed as an extension to
Google Chrome for better customization.

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17. IATE (Interactive Terminology for Europe)
This easy-to-use language-translation tool is used for terms used in the
European Union in written communication. It has a database of over eight
million terms in 23 European languages.

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18. OmegaT
OmegaT is among the best online translation tools as it has novel features such
as fuzzy matching, spell check, automatic match propagation, multiple
translation memories, etc., that render impeccable results.

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19. Website Word Count
Website Word Count saves the precious time of translators as it allows you to
calculate repetitive translation of words with ease. It is the best translation tool
for website localization.

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20. MateCat
MateCat is an open-source web-based language-translation tool. Freelancers
can use it for free. Companies may like to purchase it as they want to customize
the tool according to its specific needs. It offers a database of translation
memories that can be accessed freely and used in your projects.

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Final Word
Translators spend a lot of their time translating content. Even after spending
hours, they do not get the desired quality of translation. Language translation
tools have made life easier for translators by enhancing their efficiency, speed,
and productivity.

You can use any of the aforementioned translation tools for quick and perfect
translations. You will see a marked difference in the quality of your work after
using these language translation tools.

FAQs
1.What language translation tools are available for freelancers?

Translators Café, Mate Cat, and Zanata are a few of the translation tools
preferred by freelancers

2. What are the benefits of language translation tools?

Language translation tools offer improved performance, enhanced speed,


accurate results, and save time.

3. Which language-translation tool is used for translating technical and


medical terms?

MadCap Flare, Microsoft language portal, and The Free dictionary are some
language-translation tools for translating technical and medical terms.

4. Which is the best language translation software?

SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Wordfast, and OmegaT are some of the best
language translation software.

5. Why are language translation tools used?

Language translation tools are used to enhance your speed and render flawless
translations of content.

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