File Preparation Guide
Applies to File Preparation Guide; anything that depends on the recipient is confirmed in writing.

What changes the scope
Applies to File Preparation Guide; anything that depends on the recipient is confirmed in writing.
Document Format Guide
Requirements for document format guide are checked against the receiving institution, not a generic standard.
Scanned Document Preparation
Requirements for scanned document preparation are checked against the receiving institution, not a generic standard.
Large File Preparation
Second-reader review is mandatory on large file preparation — not an optional add-on.
Scanning Tips Guide
Scope for scanning tips guide is fixed in writing before the first page is touched.
When to Choose Human Translation
Requirements for when to choose human translation are checked against the receiving institution, not a generic standard.
When Ai+proofreading Is Enough
Documented handling for when ai+proofreading is enough, stated up front.
Why people search this way
We translate documents for people and organisations who need a US receiving office to accept the file, so we publish the requirements we work to and confirm the rest at intake.
- Recorded at intake: document format guide.
- Confirmed in writing: scanned document preparation.
- Recorded at intake: large file preparation.
- Recorded at intake: scanning tips guide.
- Handled per project: when to choose human translation.
What stands behind the translation
Data handling and regulatory notes are stated in the privacy policy and the written scope.
Start with a written quote
We review the document, confirm the language pair and the receiving institution, then send pricing and turnaround in writing.
Document Format Guide
This part explains how document format guide is handled and what we need from you at intake.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
Scanned Document Preparation
Sets out how scanned document preparation is scoped, reviewed and delivered.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
Large File Preparation
Covers large file preparation end to end, including anything that depends on the receiving institution.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
Scanning Tips Guide
Describes scanning tips guide and the points we confirm in writing before work starts.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
When to Choose Human Translation
Sets out how when to choose human translation is scoped, reviewed and delivered.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
When Ai+proofreading Is Enough
Describes when ai+proofreading is enough and the points we confirm in writing before work starts.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
Budget Translation Guide
Covers budget translation guide end to end, including anything that depends on the receiving institution.
Anything that depends on the receiving institution is confirmed in writing before work starts, and stays marked as pending until it is.
Also worth reading
What File Preparation Guide involves, and the points we confirm at intake.
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Start with a written quote
We review the document, confirm the language pair and the receiving institution, then send pricing and turnaround in writing.



