Software localisation
Optimise your software for users around the world.
Intuitive software products thanks to native-speaking software translators.
It's not just the features of your software that need to impress users, but the language too. The team at oneword professionally localises software interfaces, text elements and other content to improve user-friendliness for all target groups.
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Choosing oneword for your software localisation needs offers the following benefits:
Software localisation
Your software incorporates a wide variety of file formats and encodings. This gives rise to a number of challenges that require specialised translation management and experienced professional translators with in-depth knowledge.
This is the only way to ensure that web applications, apps and other digital products are implemented correctly from a technical point of view and tailored to the target audience.
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Software localisation is worthwhile for:
Do you develop and market international software that needs to be used easily and effectively in every target country? Our experts will be happy to advise you on our professional localisation processes.
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This is how we carry out your localisation project:
1. Planning well in advance
In the software sector, localisation begins even before the actual translation takes place. Through structured preparation, we lay the technical foundations for everything to run smoothly.
2. Checking file formats
We test all relevant file formats, source files and content from the program code to ensure they can be localised. We also look into possible exchange formats such as XLIFF or XML so that we can process them efficiently.
3. Analysis and extraction of content
All strings and text segments to be localised should now be identified and extracted into structured export files so that they can be imported back into the system once localisation is complete. At the same time, we protect the rest of the code from unintended changes.
4. Translation and adaptation to the target market
Our language experts localise all content with precision, tailoring it to the requirements of the target markets.
5. Quality assurance and consistency checks
Both during and after the translation process, our quality assurance systems ensure that terminology, word choice and style remain consistent across all areas (such as software interfaces, online help, user manuals and version updates).
A smaller budget or other requirements?
As well as software localisation, oneword also offers standard software translation services. This involves only translating your user interface, help texts or technical content into the target language with linguistic precision once all the source texts have been finalised.
This translation process is particularly suitable for companies with a smaller budget or for projects where the focus is solely on the linguistic transfer.
Please get in touch with us to learn more about this service.
FAQs
What is software localisation?
Software products should be intuitive and efficient to use worldwide. Software localisation allows you to adapt all content to cultural nuances, numbering systems, currencies, date conventions and user habits, so that it appears to have been developed specifically for the target market. This ensures a consistent user experience.
How does software localisation differ from conventional document translation?
In traditional translation, content is usually translated only after the source document has been finalised. Translators work with static texts without taking technical or functional aspects into account. Software localisation, on the other hand, usually takes place in parallel with product development. Various elements, such as user interfaces, help texts and other software content, undergo translation during the beta phase or as part of agile sprints. This means that multiple language versions can be made available simultaneously without compromising on functionality or design.
What are the benefits of software localisation?
Software localisation ensures that your applications can be used intuitively, are culturally appropriate and function flawlessly in the target country. It increases acceptance, user satisfaction and conversion rates amongst international users. File formats, currencies and units of measurement are also converted correctly. At the same time, professional localisation enhances the brand’s impact, as the software appears to have been developed locally, and enables a smooth international roll-out.
What needs to be taken into account during software localisation?
The look and feel of a software product and the user experience cannot simply be translated. A professionally localised software product gives the impression that it was developed specifically for the target market. As with website localisation, there are many other aspects that need to be adapted in addition to the language: units of measurement, number and currency formats, addresses, date and time conventions, local regulations, copyright, data protection and payment methods.
Which languages does oneword offer software localisation for?
With more than 80 languages and 160 language combinations, we can help you reach 93% of the world’s population. Simply select the languages you require, and our native speaker qualified translators will take care of the professional localisation of your software.
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