SDL Trados Studio

Freelance
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The complete translation environment

for translation professionals
SDL Trados Studio, the computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool used
by over 270,000 translation professionals around the world, offers a
complete, unified translation environment for editing, reviewing and
managing translation projects and terminology – either offline on a
desktop tool or online in the cloud.

Take advantage of a variety of features to help speed up your translation processes and
improve your consistency – while building a repository of assets that are yours to use over
and over again.

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Unleash the power of three

There are three translation technologies at the heart of computer-assisted translation (CAT) software –
translation memory (TM), termbase and machine translation (MT). While each of these can be used separately,
their real power comes when all three are brought together in a single solution – such as SDL Trados Studio.
With these technologies you can deliver high-quality translations quickly while keeping your costs competitive.

TM for maximum translation reuse Work faster with machine translation

Translation memories (TM) record and store your SDL Trados Studio has state-of-the-art neural
translated content, which is then made available machine translation (NMT) capabilities thanks to
for reuse later – helping you to complete translation seamless integrations with SDL Machine Translation.
projects faster. Using translation memories not Available in over 130 neural language pairs,
only increases your productivity, but also drives SDL Machine Translation provides high-quality,
greater consistency and higher quality within your instant translation results from our secure cloud.
translated content. You can also access countless other MT providers
directly from Studio.
For those who haven’t used a translation memory
before, it’s very easy to create one in Studio. Using Find out more
the alignment tool, you can make use of previously
translated documents – bringing the original and
translated content together to be added to your
TM for reuse. You can also use multiple translation
memories in Studio – combining your own work
with any existing TMs that have been supplied by
your client.

Use terminology for maximum consistency

Terminology management is an essential part

of consistent and high-quality translations.
By using approved terminology from your client,
you can ensure the correct terms are applied to
every translation.

Terminology databases (termbases) are a

key linguistic asset and become easy to use and
manage – either in the cloud or on your desktop –
with our solutions. They are fully integrated into
SDL Trados Studio, so terms are automatically
recognized from your termbase and the
corresponding translations suggested.

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Next-generation productivity

Take your productivity to the next level with SDL Trados Studio. You can accept any task and benefit from a range of
features to speed up your translation process.

Work with any file type and receive jobs Work faster than ever
from anyone
By handling document structure and formatting for
We have more than 35 years of expertise supporting you, Studio enables you to focus on what matters
different file types, so with Studio you can be most – translating text to the highest quality. It also
confident all the latest file formats and other offers many innovative features to help you work
intricacies that often complex translation workflows faster and more productively:
demand will be supported.
• ‘Tell Me’ technology – for instant help and access
You may receive a whole webpage as a HTML file to functionality and settings
for translation, a Google Doc, a Word document full • Neural machine translation (NMT) – access our
of tracked changes, a scanned PDF, or a complete NMT to speed up your translations
brochure in Adobe InDesign IDML format. Studio • Predictive typing – to increase your productivity
supports over 50 file types so you can be sure our
• ’AutoCorrect‘ – which works in exactly the same
software can handle it.
way as in Microsoft® Word
• Powerful search – helping you focus on specific
With Studio you may be opening a single
parts of the translation
file for translation, a package from your client,
or perhaps connecting to a shared project on
SDL Trados GroupShare or SDL Trados Live Team –
our collaboration workspaces for sharing translation “Now that I have started working with Studio,
assets across teams. You can rest assured that Studio I have seen a huge difference in my productivity!
supports all kinds of different working scenarios. Spending some time to properly prepare a
project, building relevant termbases, leveraging
translation memories and aligning legacy
Collaboration has never been easier
documents to build new ones has made me
If you work as part of a collaborative translation much faster and more efficient.”
team and receive projects from translation agencies
or corporations, Studio is your access point for Alexandros Tsouris, Freelance Translator
SDL Trados GroupShare and SDL Trados Live Team.
Through these two project management solutions,
your clients can share projects and translation assets
with you, project managers can assign specific jobs
to you, and you can check out the files and focus on
your translation.

With full support for packages generated by

SDL Language Cloud TMS, SDL Trados Live Team,
SDL WorldServer and SDL MultiTrans, you can be
confident when working with leading translation
service providers or corporations who use
our technology.

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Work wherever you want. When you want.

72% of translation professionals recognize the need for greater flexibility in how they work to help meet changing
industry demands.* SDL Trados Studio gives you that flexibility.

Work on any device, anywhere, anytime Manage projects with our mobile app

SDL Trados Studio is seamlessly integrated with Manage your translation projects wherever you are
SDL Trados Live, which offers access to our innovative with our SDL Trados Live mobile app. It’s the perfect
suite of cloud-based translation and project companion for when you’re on the go – enabling
management capabilities. Together, these solutions you to create new projects, track your translation
deliver a unique, hybrid translation experience that progress, check project due dates, and lots more
provides a secure, flexible way to translate – so you while out and about.
can use the best tool for the job and be as efficient
as possible. You can chose to work offline on your With convenient access to your SDL Trados Live
desktop tool or online in the cloud. This flexibility project dashboard, projects will run smoother
means you can work anywhere, from any device, at than ever.
any time.
Available to download from Google Play and
You can securely connect to cloud-based projects, Apple app stores.
files and translation resources through both
SDL Trados Studio and SDL Trados Live. Plus,
SDL Trados Live provides you with access to our
feature-rich Online Editor – giving you the freedom SDL Trados Live
to translate and review projects wherever you
are instantly.
SDL Trados Live is the translation productivity
cloud from SDL. It works seamlessly with
You can also enjoy the freedom and flexibility to adapt
SDL Trados Studio to bring you a uniquely
your project workflows depending on the job and
powerful translation experience – transforming
your preferred way of working. For instance, you can
the way you work.
start a project online on your smartphone if you are
on the move, continue working on your desktop for
Find out more
maximum productivity, and then review the file in the
dedicated Online Editor.

With SDL Trados Live, you can work on Windows

desktop or laptop, or via the browser on your
smartphone, tablet or Mac – the choice is yours.

5 *SDL Translation Technology Insights 2020

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Personalize your Studio workspace

No two translators are the same, so why should your CAT tool be? With Studio there are many ways you can tailor your
Studio environment to meet your specific needs and requirements.

Harness the power of the SDL AppStore Customize your Studio workspace

The SDL AppStore offers over 250 useful Studio and With an intuitive user interface, where tools,
SDL MultiTerm related apps that you can download commands and help resources are grouped logically,
and manage directly from within Studio. you can find what you need straightaway.

You can also use the SDL AppStore to extend the There are lots of ways that you can personalize Studio:
functionality of Studio. You will find apps to help you
with a range of translation, review and terminology • Easily arrange your workspace windows to provide
processes – including unusual file format definitions, you with the most effective layout – for example
package analysis tools, or handy apps for dealing with you might choose to place the preview window on
common tasks. a separate monitor, or move the translation editor
to the top of the screen

The SDL AppStore is also the starting point for • Customize your ribbon and mix and match your
creating your own applications for Studio or preferred features across the tabs
MultiTerm. A full Software Development Kit is available • Choose keyboard shortcuts to suit your style
for developers who sign up for the SDL AppStore of working
Developer Program. • Personalize the colors of the editing layout

appstore.sdl.com

Subscription option available

There are many ways to purchase

SDL Trados Studio – including now a
subscription option. Purchase Studio on a
subscription basis and you’ll always have
access to all the latest features, fixes and
security updates.

Find out more

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Access help and support

When working in Studio help and support is always at hand. We have a wide variety of free training materials that will
help you to get the most out of SDL Trados Studio – whatever your needs, we have the resources to help.

Help getting started Vibrant online community to help you

From the moment you open Studio, you are guided Access our community forums from inside
through each area, with tips, tricks and tutorial videos SDL Trados Studio to quickly and easily get help with
showing you how to create and manage projects, use our technology whenever you need it. In addition to
the translation editor, and get the most out of your asking your questions and discussing the use of SDL
translation assets. translation productivity solutions with your peers, you
also have direct access to SDL staff who are always on
We also offer a host of online resources, including: hand to help.

• Regular webinars community.sdl.com

• Video tutorials
• White papers
• Product blogs
• Events with regular networking and Need more information?
training opportunities

Find out more

sdltrados.com/fl/trados

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