Machine Translation Post-Editing

Get your business content, documentation and websites translated with MotaWord's machine translation post-editing services in just a few clicks. Machine translation produces a fast first draft, and our professional translators post-edit it in 120+ languages, starting at $0.06 per word. And if you ever need help, we are available 24/7 via our live-chat feature.

Machine translation and post-editing services by MotaWord Post-editing a machine translation

How MotaWord Post-Edits Your Machine Translation

Not every project needs full human translation from scratch. MotaWord runs your content through machine translation, then our professional translators review and correct it, cutting cost without sacrificing quality. MotaWord has a team of 26,000+ translators available to work on your post-editing projects.

  1. Upload

    Upload your files for an instant, no-obligation quote, 24/7. You can mix several target languages in one order.

  2. Machine Translation

    Our machine translation engines, which we keep up to date, produce a fast first draft of your content.

  3. Post-Editing

    Our professional translators review every segment and fix the context, terminology and tone errors that machines miss.

  4. Download

    Follow your project and download your post-edited files and invoices from your MotaWord client dashboard.

Machine Translation and Post-Editing Pricing

Machine translation with post-editing starts at $0.06 per word in 120+ languages, up to 30% less than full human translation, with no hidden fees. The final price depends on your word count and languages, and you see it before you pay.

MT + post-editing

Machine translation refined by our professional translators, with quality assurance checks. For high-volume content.

$0.06 per word

Human translation

Full translation, editing and proofreading by separate linguists, for legal, marketing and published content.

$0.09 per word

Proofreading

A final review by professional linguists of content that is already written or translated.

$0.06 per word
  • No hidden fees: you see the price for each language pair before you pay.

Why Choose MotaWord for Machine Translation and Post-Editing?

The service you trust with your high-volume content needs machine translation engines that are kept up to date, professional translators who fix every context, terminology and tone error, delivery fast enough to publish without delay, and a team that is there when you have a question. MotaWord is the post-editing service that offers all of these. Our platform takes your projects at any hour, our professional translators review every segment, and our globally distributed team is available via live chat 24/7. Your content is in good hands at MotaWord.

Machine Translation Plus Post-Editing (MT + PE)

MT + PE combines machine translation with review by professional translators: the machine produces a fast first draft, and a human editor corrects meaning, terminology and tone before delivery.

Machine Translation

Machine Translation

Machine translation produces a fast first draft of your content in 120+ languages, and you can mix languages in one order. Use it on its own for internal content, or add post-editing by professional translators when the text will be published.

Post-Editing by Professional Translators

Post-Editing by Professional Translators

Our professional translators review your machine-translated content segment by segment, correct errors and inaccuracies, and edit the text so it is accurate and reads smoothly in the target language. The result is ready for publication.

When to Choose MT + Post-Editing

When to Choose MT + Post-Editing

MT + post-editing works well for large volumes of internal or informational content where speed and cost matter most. For legal, marketing or certified documents, full human translation is the safer choice.

Post-Editing for Business Workflows

MT + post-editing is available in 120+ languages, and each language pair is reviewed by professional translators. Teams connect it to the tools they already use, from websites to file storage and translation APIs.

Glossary Management for Consistent Terms

Glossary Management for Consistent Terms

With MotaWord's Glossary Management feature, you add, edit and manage key terms directly from your dashboard to keep terminology consistent across your translation projects. You can also upload your glossary during the quote process.

Translation API for Automated Workflows

Translation API for Automated Workflows

Translation APIs automate document and content translation for business workflows. The MotaWord Translation API connects your own systems to the MotaWord platform, so your team can send content for translation without manual uploads.

Machine Translation and Post-Editing Guides from the MotaWord Blog

Frequently Asked Questions About Machine Translation and Post-Editing

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MT+PE combines machine translation with review by professional translators. The machine produces a fast first draft, and a human editor corrects meaning, terminology, and tone before delivery. Read why post-editing matters.

Post-editing services are the human review of machine-translated text. Our professional translators compare each machine-translated segment with the source, correct errors in meaning, terminology and tone, and edit the text so it reads naturally in the target language.

Machine translation with post-editing starts at $0.06 per word in 120+ languages, with no hidden fees. The final price depends on your word count and languages, and you see it before you pay. Upload your file to see your exact price.

MT+PE works well for large volumes of internal or informational content where speed and cost matter most. For legal, marketing, or certified documents, full human translation is the safer choice. See our human translation services.

Raw machine translation can misread context, terminology, and tone. Post-editing by professional translators fixes those errors so the content is ready to publish. Read humans or machines: which is more accurate?

You upload your files and get an instant quote. Our machine translation engines produce the first draft, our professional translators post-edit every segment, and you download the result from your client dashboard. Upload your files for a post-editing quote.

MT+PE is available in 120+ languages. Each language pair is reviewed by professional translators. You can mix languages in one order and see the price for each language pair before you pay. See all supported languages.

Yes. MotaWord Active can translate your website into 65 languages in minutes, and you can add professional post-editing for the pages that matter most. See our website translation services.

Machine translation is almost instant, and our translators post-edit your content quickly so you can publish without delay. Your delivery time appears when you upload your file. Upload your file to see the delivery time.

No. Documents for USCIS, courts, or universities need a certified translation by a professional translator, with a signed statement of accuracy. MotaWord provides certified translations with free digital notarization. See what a certified translation includes.

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