Desktop Publishing Services
What is Desktop Publishing?
Desktop Publishing (DTP) refers to the creation and layout of documents using a personal computer. DTP uses specialized software to generate layouts and produce printed and digital materials.Why do we need Desktop Publishing in Translation?
Although the complexity varies, DTP is an inseparable process from translation. When translating documents from one language to another, the number of words in the final output is never the same. The entire page is likely affected when the text changes. That is why translation almost always go hand in hand with DTP.DTP creates page layouts in the target language, taking into account other page elements such as spacing, sizes, fonts, images, icons, and more. Therefore, the role of the DTP specialist is to create a high-quality final product in the target language while preserving the original appearance as much as possible.
DTP services of USA Vietnamese Translation Services
We have almost 20 years of working in the translation field and almost 20 years performing DTP services for a wide range of projects, from simple tasks to much more complex ones.Examples of document types that we handle include Word files, PDF documents, PowerPoint presentations, handbooks, handouts, flyers, and brochures.
We know how to fully adapt translated files to meet the visual layout and design requirements, while ensuring the completeness of the content.
Tools We Work With
For each project, we use a variety of tools to enhance the quality of the output. Our team’s favorite software include:- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- FrameMaker
- Corel Draw
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
DTP pricing USA Vietnamese Translation Services
Standard page: $5 per page or hourly.
Complex: Hourly.
Examples of complex pages:
With lots of “stuff” in it.
With images + texts interwoven
With complicated tables
Requires special fonts or graphic editing
Min charge: $20
Hourly: $40