How long does a translation take and what affects the quote?
Turnaround and price depend on volume, language, readability and certification. Find out what to send for a faster, more accurate estimate.
How soon will I receive a quote?
After your request has been prepared and published, translators have a standard 30-minute window to submit their prices and delivery times. When that window closes, the offers received are emailed to you with links to review them. Compare the price, delivery time and certification details, then choose the offer that suits you. The 30-minute window is for collecting offers, not for completing the translation; the translation deadline is stated separately in each offer.
If information is missing or the document is difficult to read, clarification may be needed before terms can be confirmed.
What affects translation turnaround?
As a general estimate, translations of documents up to three pages usually take about 24 hours; larger documents may take two to five business days. Your delivery time depends on the document and is confirmed in the offer.
- number of pages and amount of text;
- language pair and translator availability;
- scan quality, handwriting and stamps;
- tables, formatting and content complexity;
- whether certification is required;
- your requested delivery date.
What affects the price?
Price is not based only on page count. The language pair, volume and type of text, readability, formatting, certification and printed copies may all matter.
For the most accurate estimate, upload the document and select the languages and service you need. You will see the price and delivery time in the quote before confirming.
How can you avoid an inaccurate estimate?
- include every page and appendix;
- take a clear, straight photo without cropped edges;
- select the correct target language;
- say whether certification is required;
- include your deadline in the request.
Frequently asked questions
Is the quote window the same as the translation turnaround?
No. After your request is prepared and published, translators have a standard 30-minute window to submit offers. When it closes, the offers received are emailed to you. Each offer states its own translation delivery time.
Can I request an urgent translation?
Yes. Include the date you need it by. The translator will confirm whether that deadline is feasible for your document.
Why should I upload the complete document?
The complete document lets the team assess page count, stamps, appendices and complexity for a more accurate quote.