Machine translation with post-editing (MTPE)
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MTPE is the way to get a large translation volume faster and noticeably cheaper without giving up human quality. We combined our own AI translation engine with the agency’s classic production process: professional tools (Trados, translation management systems), translation memory, glossaries — and mandatory post-editing of every text by a professional translator.
How our MTPE process works
- File analysis. We count the volume, repetitions, and translation-memory matches — repetitions aren’t billed at the full rate.
- Engine preparation. Your project’s glossary and translation memory plug into the engine: the AI translates in your terms, not generic vocabulary.
- AI translation. The engine processes large volumes in hours, not weeks.
- Post-editing. A professional translator reviews every sentence, correcting content, style, and terminology to publication level.
- Quality control. Automated Xbench checks — numbers, units, consistency of identical strings — plus a final editorial pass where needed.
What you get
- Price: roughly 30% below classic translation.
- Speed: large projects deliver several times faster — the AI removes the mechanical part of the work.
- Quality and consistency: translation memory and the glossary keep terminology identical across all project documents, and a human owns the final text.
MTPE shines on technical documentation, catalogs, manuals, large corporate corpora, and recurring content updates. For notarized documents and creative marketing copy we recommend classic translation — we’ll advise the optimal route for your task.
Send your files — within 15 minutes we’ll quote both options, classic translation and MTPE, so you can compare and choose.
Software we work with
We work in the industry’s leading professional software — it guarantees consistent terminology, automated quality checks, and honest pricing: you don’t pay for repetitions.
Trados StudioThe industry-standard CAT tool: translation memory and glossaries keep terminology consistent — and repetitions are free.
memoQTranslation memories and term bases for team projects: the same sentence stays the same — across documents and years.
Phrase TMSCloud TMS with the Language Weaver MT engine — the backbone of our MTPE workflow: faster and ~30% cheaper than classic translation.
XTM CloudEnterprise cloud TMS for large, recurring volumes — continuous localization for long-term clients.
SmartcatCloud CAT platform for collaboration: translators and the editor work in the same project simultaneously.
ApSIC XbenchThe industry-leading QA tool: catches the small inconsistencies a human eye misses.
Professional linguists with 15–20+ years of experience — always on the latest industry-leading software.All our software →
Frequently asked questions
What is MTPE and how does it differ from "plain" machine translation?
MTPE (machine translation post-editing) is a production process: our AI engine, tuned to your subject matter and terminology, translates the text — then a professional translator reviews every sentence, fixes inaccuracies, and brings the text to publication quality. You receive a verified document, not raw machine output.
How much cheaper and faster is MTPE than classic translation?
Roughly 30% cheaper, and several times faster — the AI translates large volumes instantly, so the timeline is spent only on post-editing. We quote the exact price and deadline after analyzing your files.
Which texts suit MTPE — and which don't?
It works well for large volumes: technical documentation, catalogs, manuals, internal corporate documents, ongoing content updates. We don't recommend MTPE for notarized documents, marketing slogans, or texts with high legal risk — classic translation serves those better.
How do you guarantee quality and consistent terminology in MTPE?
We work in professional systems (Trados and other TMS): the project's translation memory and glossary feed both the AI engine and the post-editor, and a final Xbench check verifies numbers, terms, and consistency. Terminology stays uniform across the whole project.
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