Human Translation Services

When your words cross borders, precision matters. A qualified human translator ensures your message reflects your brand at its best.

ISO-certified  •  Professional, experienced linguists  •  All-inclusive rates

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Why it matters

Translated by humans, for humans

AI can translate text in seconds, but it cannot understand your brand voice, cultural nuance, or why a phrase that works perfectly in London might mean something very different in Tokyo.

A qualified human translator brings judgement to a project, not just vocabulary. They can spot when a sentence is technically accurate but contextually wrong, and how that might affect your brand. That’s why we recommend a fully human process for high-stakes content, including legal contracts, marketing campaigns, financial disclosures and regulated technical documentation.

What machine translation can’t do:
Interpret your brand guidelines or tone of voice
Recognise when humour will not translate well
Flag culturally sensitive wording before publication
Take responsibility for legal or regulatory consequences
Earn the reader’s trust
Where the risks lie

Three common translation pitfalls

The right words, but the wrong meaning

A literal translation can be grammatically flawless and still miss the point. Idioms, humour and cultural references rarely carry neatly from one language to another, so our translators work from meaning and intent, not just the words on the page.

Imprecise terminology

In legal, financial, medical and technical fields, a single mistranslated term can create liability. Our sector specialists use approved glossaries and translation memories to keep terminology consistent and accurate.

Lasting consequences

A poor marketing translation can be embarrassing. A poor translation of a contract or safety manual can be far more serious. When the cost of a mistake is high, an experienced translator more than earns their place.

What we translate

Specialist translation, built on industry knowledge

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Our quality assurance process

The right level of assurance for your content

Every human translation project follows a defined, auditable process. Choose the level that matches what’s at stake.

6-Eye Process
TranslationRevisionQA

Expert-led and ISO 17100-compliant

Recommended for: complex, high-profile, regulatory or safety-critical content

A highly qualified specialist linguist translates your content. A second linguist compares the translation against the source text, checking its completeness, accuracy, terminology and tone. A third specialist then performs technical quality checks before delivery.

4-Eye Process
TranslationQA

Expert-led

Recommended for: evergreen, informative content

A qualified linguist translates your content and a second specialist performs technical quality checks before delivery.

Why Planet Languages


Expert linguists - every translator works exclusively into their mother tongue, holds recognised qualifications and has subject-matter experience relevant to your content.
A focus on continuity and consistency - we assign the same teams to your projects to maintain a unified style and tone across all translated materials.
Human-led, technology-supported workflows - professional linguists bring nuance and informed judgement to every project, with translation memories and termbases supporting terminology and brand language consistency.
A dedicated project manager - your single point of contact oversees everything from file preparation to final delivery in your original format.
Local office approval - when required, we work closely with your in-country reviewers to organise document approval. We also update our linguistic resources with their latest preferences and instructions.

Certified for quality, security and confidentiality

Every human translation project follows a defined quality process, which is independently audited against recognised international standards.

ISO 17100:2015: the international standard for professional translation services.
ISO 9001: a quality management framework that ensures consistent excellence, project after project.
ISO 27001: robust information security management, protecting confidential and regulated content at every stage.
Strict confidentiality protocols: NDAs as standard, secure file transfer, and encrypted storage throughout the workflow.
Choosing the right approach

Human translation or AI translation?

Not every piece of content carries the same level of risk, and your dedicated project manager will help you choose the right approach for each one.

Fully human

Choose human translation when:

Your content is brand-critical
An error could create legal, financial or regulatory risk
Tone, brand voice or cultural nuance must land precisely
AI-assisted

AI-assisted translation may suit:

High-volume, internal-only content
Content where speed matters more than polish
Content with a short life cycle
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Don’t just take our word for it

What our clients say

“Thank you so much for the super quick translation! No remarks from my side, everything was just perfect. I am very much looking forward to working with you again.”
Internal Communications Manager, Global Engineering Firm
“Thanks very much for your help — it’s a pleasure to work with you. You are speedy and efficient, delivering quality translations.”
Marketing & Communications Director, EMEA — Luxury Retail Brand
“Thank you so much for the translation. I have checked it and can gladly say that it requires no changes at all. Big applause for your team of translators.”
Visual Merchandising Trainer, EMEA
“I have to say that I am so amazed with your proofreaders and what they catch. I’ve been working on these documents for weeks and thought I caught most errors, then I see what your proofreaders found. A big thanks to them!”
Omnichannel Training & Development Manager, Global Retail Brand

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All our translators work exclusively into their mother tongue. They also hold a recognised relevant qualification and have many years’ professional experience.

Yes. As standard, every human translation goes through a minimum 4-eye process - translation by a qualified linguist followed by technical checks by another specialist. For legal, financial, marketing, regulatory or safety-critical content, we recommend our 6-eye process, which includes a full bilingual check by a second qualified linguist before the final technical checks.

Yes. For certified, legal or official documents, we can provide a signed certificate confirming the translation is a true and accurate representation of the source text.

Yes, and we encourage you to. At Planet Languages, we take your feedback - positive or negative - very seriously. It helps us understand whether the translation meets your expectations and what needs adjusting. Please be as detailed as you like; every insight helps us improve the quality of what we deliver.

As a general guide, a translator can produce around 1,500 words a day. Your project manager will confirm an exact delivery estimate once they’ve reviewed your content. We can also advise on options if you’re working to a tighter deadline.

Pricing takes into consideration document length and format, subject complexity and the availability of existing language resources.

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