InDesign file translation in Canada
Brochures, annual reports and catalogues.
Translation of InDesign and other layout files, so brochures, reports and catalogues come back ready for your designer.
How we handle it
Designed documents are written twice: once by the writer and once by the designer. Translation has to respect both, because longer text changes how a page looks.
Send the package with the fonts and linked images, or an exported text file, and tell us who handles the layout after translation. We confirm the scope in the quote.
Files we translate
- .indd and .idml files
- Illustrator files
- Brochures and annual reports
- Catalogues and magazines
- Packaging and signage text
Who it is for
What to watch for
- Fonts and links: the designer needs them to rebuild the layout in French or English.
- Text length: French is usually longer than English, so allow room in the design.
- Proofing: a final read of the laid-out pages catches what a text-only review cannot.
Other file formats
Contracts, certificates, reports and scanned records.
Word
Letters, contracts, manuals and reports in .docx.
Excel
Price lists, budgets, catalogues and data tables.
PowerPoint
Sales decks, training and conference slides.
Subtitles
SRT and VTT files for video in English and French.
Websites
Pages, menus, metadata and CMS exports.
Localization files
XLIFF, JSON, PO and app strings.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work directly in InDesign files?
Tell us the file type and who handles the layout. We confirm in the quote whether we translate in the file or return text for your designer.
Why send the fonts and links?
They let the designer rebuild the pages exactly. Without them, a layout can change when the file is opened on another computer.
Need a professional translation?
Request a free, no-obligation quote. A member of our team replies within 12 hours.