Prepare
Check source data, handle formats and establish requirements.
Languages. Service. Quality. Technology.
You need language versions that work within your processes. We combine specialist translation with file preparation, terminology and project management, from the initial enquiry to coordinated delivery.
Languages. Service. Quality. Technology.
Languages. Service. Quality. Technology.
depending on project volume and requirements
localization experience at zappmedia GmbH, since 1993
completed localization projects
published feedback from our clients
for translation, voice recording, subtitling and transcription
TÜV-audited quality management at zappmedia GmbH, since 2006
We organise the steps a translation project needs in everyday practice.
Check source data, handle formats and establish requirements.
Select suitable teams and bring questions, changes and deadlines together.
Review language versions to the agreed scope and provide the required formats.
Clear responsibilities and maintained language data also support your next projects.
Your project manager coordinates communication and supports the commission.
Language combination, subject area, text type and capacity determine team selection.
Approved terms and translations provide a shared basis for subsequent projects.
Formal, linguistic and specialist checks follow the agreed quality target.
Documents & deliverables
We adapt the service to your material and publication process.
A translation project includes the language work and supporting tasks. Before production, project management checks files, volume and requirements. PDFs or other formats that are difficult to edit may require conversion or text recognition.
Preparation takes account of the original structure and formatting where possible. What can be retained technically and which output is needed are established from the file.
Repetitions and earlier versions are analysed with suitable software. A translation memory stores corresponding source and target segments. A terminology database contains concepts, approved terms and usage guidance. Both support translators but perform different roles.
These language resources can be maintained through subsequent projects. Previously approved content may be reused after checking its new context. Whether and how matches affect pricing depends on the material and editing effort required.
For your project, language combination, subject area, text type and capacity are matched to the participating translators’ skills. Project management and OTM support commission organisation and documented performance assessment.
Formal and linguistic quality assessments help apply experience from completed projects to future work. Relevant requirements and customer guidance are recorded in the brief.
After prepared files are handed over, project management supports the commission in progress. Questions are consolidated, answers shared and deadlines monitored. You communicate with a contact who understands the project context.
Additional text and change requests need to be assigned to the right file version and affected language versions. Their potential impact on effort and schedule is agreed with you.
Before delivery, the agreed formal and linguistic checks are performed. Depending on the service scope, project managers and qualified reviewers, proofreaders or editors are involved. Customer terminology and necessary corrections are taken into account; language resources can be maintained accordingly.
This coordinated approach supports a traceable workflow across multiple languages and contributors. Quality management is ISO 9001 certified and information security management conforms to ISO 27001. Current documents and explanations are available on the quality page.
One contact supports your project from preparation to delivery.
We establish the task and clarify source data, languages, use and deadline.
Your contact coordinates the specialist team and records relevant decisions.
Agreed checks and delivery formats complete the project.
The price lists explain the language services. Your individual quotation sets out the scope and checks included for your project.
The described fixed-price service includes project management, initial checks, analysis, scheduling and resource planning, communication, quality control and delivery.
Your individual quote and agreed scope apply to your project.
Explore price listsIt coordinates preparation, team selection, deadlines, questions, changes and delivery. You have a contact for the project.
Analysis identifies repetitions and translation memory matches. Their suitability and editing effort are checked and considered in pricing.
zappmedia GmbH’s quality management is ISO 9001 certified and TÜV audited. The quality page provides current documents and explains their scope.
References, customer comments and the customer barometer provide insights into working with us. The published number of customer comments is updated from OTM.
Client references from zappmedia

A selection of our clients and partners.
Send us your source material, target languages and preferred deadline. We clarify the requirements and quote for the services your project needs.