Professional Human Translation

Get professional human translation for your documents and business content, written by translators instead of software alone. A second linguist then proofreads every project. Many documents are ready in as little as 12 hours, in 120+ languages. Live chat is available 24/7 for support.

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How MotaWord Translates Your Documents

You can order online human translation in four steps. From there, people do the work. MotaWord has a team of 26,000+ translators available to work on your translation projects, and each project is matched with native-speaker translators for your language pair and field.

  1. Upload

    Our online ordering is available 24/7. Upload your file in Word, PDF or one of 60+ formats for an instant, no-obligation quote.

  2. Quote

    Your price and delivery time appear right away. There are no minimum charges and no extra fees for formatting or digital delivery.

  3. Translation and Review

    Several translators collaborate on your file, and a second linguist proofreads it for consistency and tone before delivery.

  4. Download

    Follow your order and download your translations and invoices from your MotaWord client dashboard.

Professional Human Translation Pricing

If the cost of human translation concerns you, MotaWord can help: our rates are affordable and transparent, with no guesswork involved. Professional human translation starts at $0.09 per word, and the price varies by language pair, so Chinese to English may cost differently than Spanish to Hebrew. You see your exact price before you pay.

Human translation

Written by professional translators, then edited and proofread by separate linguists, in 120+ languages. Free revisions included.

$0.09 per word

MT + post-editing

Machine translation refined by our professional translators. For high-volume internal content.

$0.06 per word

Certified translation

Signed certificate of accuracy for USCIS, courts and universities. Free digital notarization.

$24.50 per page
  • No extra fees for review, certification or notarization. Some agencies charge for them separately; at MotaWord they are included at no additional cost.

Why Choose MotaWord for Your Human Translation?

Software can translate words, but it can miss context, tone and terminology. MotaWord's professional human translation service puts people on your project: screened translators who know your field, and a second linguist who proofreads every file. You get fast delivery without "expedited translation" fees, and our globally distributed team is available via live chat 24/7.

Online Human Translation for Every Industry

Our team of human translators has plenty of experience translating a wide range of languages across different industries, from medical to complex technical translations. In these areas an error has a cost, so your files go to translators who know the subject.

Medical Translation

Medical Translation

There is no other field where translation quality is as vital as it is for medical translation. Incorrect or delayed translations can cause headaches for medical professionals and patients alike. When you choose MotaWord as your professional human translation service provider, you can rest assured that all your medical documents will be translated and reviewed by experienced medical translators. And, of course, you will receive your translations on time.

Legal Translation

Legal Translation

We know there is no room for error in legal translation, and our process is a testament to our quality-first approach. First, all of our legal translators undergo a rigorous screening process before they join MotaWord. Then, we match your translation project with professional human translators with experience in the relevant legal field. When the translations are done, all translated legal documents go through a strict QA process to ensure their quality and accuracy. With MotaWord’s collaborative translation system, we deliver accurate legal translations quickly and at a fair cost.

Academic Translation

Academic Translation

You’re in the right place if you are looking for professional human translation services to translate academic documents. We work with translation professionals who are native speakers of the target language. We always respect customer privacy and never share your academic writings with third parties.

Technical Translation

Technical Translation

Human translators are also the best choice for technical translations. IP patents, machine descriptions, or operation manuals, among others, are our bread and butter. Our recipe for success? Human translators who are native speakers, a collaborative translation system, and a quality-first approach to ensure we always use the correct terminology. Thanks to our large team, we can match your translations with experienced technical translators, no matter which language pairs or technical field you need.

Professional Human Translation in 120+ Languages

We offer professional human translation in 120+ languages. Popular languages include Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, Japanese and Korean. Do you need to translate from English to Pashto, Bosnian or Slovak? It does not matter: MotaWord supports them too.

What Our Human Translators Translate

Whatever you need translated, our professional translators handle personal, official and business content through the same simple online order.

  • Official documents: employment agreements, deeds, bank statements, diplomas and many more, with free-of-charge certification when you need it.
  • Business content: contracts, presentations, marketing materials, websites and technical documentation, matched with translators experienced in each field.
  • Designed files: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF files, plus layout formats such as InDesign and Illustrator through our desktop publishing service, so your translated files keep their design.

For all your questions and mid-project edits, you can rely on our live-chat support, available 24/7.

Native Speakers, Professional Standards

Native Speakers, Professional Standards

Each translator is a native speaker of the target language with industry-specific experience. Your content is reviewed for clarity, accuracy and local relevance before delivery, and every project is proofread by a second linguist for consistency and tone. We do not just translate: we adapt your message to fit the audience.

Secure and Confidential

Secure and Confidential

Your documents are safe with us. Our translators sign an NDA to be able to work on our platform, and our platform's security is attested to by our SOC 2 Type II certification. Your files are protected with encrypted systems throughout the entire process. We always respect your privacy and never share your writing with third parties.

Easy Glossary Management

Easy Glossary Management

With MotaWord's Glossary Management feature, you add, edit and manage key terms directly from your dashboard to keep terminology consistent across all your translation projects. During the quote process, you can also upload your glossary, with AI-powered language detection and real-time error checks.

Why Choose Human Translators Over Machines?

Why Choose Human Translators Over Machines?

Machine translation tools are fast, but they often miss the mark. Our human translators understand tone, context, idioms and cultural differences. That means fewer mistakes and more natural-sounding translations that make sense to your audience.

Our Clients

We deliver high-quality professional human translation services quickly, but you do not have to take our word for it. We work with companies from numerous industry verticals, ranging from healthcare to financial services, consumer electronics and many more.

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Professional human translation is a translation written by trained, native-speaker translators rather than produced by software alone. At MotaWord, translators are screened and matched to your language pair and field, and a second linguist proofreads every project before delivery. Get your human translation quote.

Automated tools, while cheaper and faster, cannot offer the same level of accuracy or context as human translators. They also cannot certify or notarize translations. So, after using one, you’ll end up with a regular translation that won’t be as useful if you need it for official projects or endeavors, even if you spent money to use it. On the other hand, the cost of professional translation varies based on language pairs. For example, translating from Chinese to English may cost differently than from Spanish to Hebrew. Professional human translation starts at $0.09 per word. Upload your file to see the price for your language pair. Also, some translation agencies may charge extra for services like certification, review, or notarization, but at MotaWord, these are included at no additional cost.

A professional online translator understands context, tone, and nuance; free and even some paid tools aren’t so good with that. This makes a big difference in quality. That’s why, when creating MotaWord’s services, we considered exactly that to be our business’s advantage. We do believe there’s a time and place for tools and AI translation. However, you should never use them for important projects or documents, such as when starting a company or translating documents for immigration processes.

Of course, every professional translation agency is going to claim that they offer the fastest service and the best translation quality. So, how do you choose professional translation services when there are so many options? We recommend trying to see beyond the marketing clutter and looking for signs that show if the agencies can deliver on their promises. You can ask these questions:

  • Are there enough professional translators on their team? If so, does the agency have an adequate screening process?
  • Does the agency match you with translation professionals who are experienced in your field?
  • Is there a review or a quality analysis step?
  • Has the translation agency worked with important clients? What do they say about the agency?

If you are looking for a professional translator agency whose headquarters are physically close to you, Google Maps is the way to go. However, there is a more convenient option: online human translation services. If you decide to use online translation, you can solve your translation needs from the comfort of your home or office. Online services can also offer more language pairs, faster professional translation, and lower translation rates. Upload your document to start your translation online.

Many documents are delivered in as little as 12 hours, because several translators can collaborate on your project at the same time. Your exact delivery time appears when you upload your file. Upload your file to see the delivery time.

Yes. MotaWord is a human translation website: you upload your file, see your price and delivery time instantly, and pay online, 24/7. Our professional translators work on your project and you download the result from your client dashboard.

Yes. There are no minimum charges, and you never pay extra for digital delivery, certification, or formatting. Some agencies charge extra for certification, review, or notarization, but at MotaWord these are included at no additional cost. See our certified translation services.

Our professional translators work in 120+ languages. Each project is matched with native-speaker translators for your language pair, and an editor and proofreader review the result before delivery. See all supported languages.

Yes. For questions and mid-project edits, our team is available on live chat 24/7, so tell us what changed and we will help you update your project. After delivery, revisions are free.

Every project is translated by professionals and then reviewed by an editor and a proofreader before delivery. Several translators collaborate on your file, which keeps terminology consistent and shortens turnaround. Read how the MotaWord process works.

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We take pride in delivering consistent, accurate service. With 4.94 stars from 1,744 reviews on Trustpilot and our site, you can rely on us for your translation needs.

Was very easy to accomplish with the help of the chat they were, helpful, timely and efficient with the final document. Would use again if needed.
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Had a quick quote and a 12 hours translation, and I was very happy with the results. Also, I had to use the chat for supporting files and it was very fast too.
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I have been using motaword for several years and I am very happy with their services. The staff is friendly and their fees are affordable for my clients.
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Translation was accurate and it was delivered in the time promised. Great follow up from the staff. Overall service was great. Will recommend. Thank you.
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