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Read articleProfessional DTP (Desktop Publishing) Services for Language Service Providers (LSPs) and Corporate Language Departments
We work with translation companies and in-house language teams specializing in medical, technical, and legal content.
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CAT ready and publishing tasks
PDF of any quality to Word conversion. Optical character recognition, typing, and formatting. Quickly and efficiently.
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InDesign graphic layout
Prepare layouts, draft layouts, and DTP after translation. Any formats, including vector graphics of unformatted drawings.
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Multimedia Engineering
Creation, processing and editing of any video files. Editing, subtitling, creation and layout of graphic elements, including animation.
Services
Desktop publishing for translation workflows
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Multilingual Desktop Publishing (Multilingual DTP)
Professional multilingual layout and formatting for layouts of any complexity, supporting 100+ languages.
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Recreation of Formatting from PDF to DOCX/PPTX (DTPP)
Accurate recreation of source formatting when converting PDF to editable Word or PowerPoint.
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Preparation of Source Files for Translation
Technical preparation of source files for translation, including layers, styles, and fonts.
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Automatic OCR and Minimal Manual Editing
Automatic optical character recognition (OCR) with minimal manual cleanup for simple documents.
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Graphic Design and Layout Redesign
Graphic design and visual adaptation for localization, plus full layout redesign on request.
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Revision Management and Version Control
Change management and document version synchronization during translation and localization.
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Technical Documentation Audit
Audit of complex files and verification of technical and scientific documentation structure, including mathematical formulas.
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Software
Tools and formats we work with
Our DTP specialists use industry-standard publishing, office, technical, and multimedia software — aligned with translation and localization workflows for LSPs.
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Publishing and layout
Adobe InDesign, Adobe FrameMaker, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Publisher
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Office and PDF
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro
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Graphics and visuals
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
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Technical and specialized
Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, Adobe XD
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Multimedia and eLearning
Adobe After Effects, Articulate Storyline, Blender 3D
File formats: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, INDD, IDML — plus cross-format conversion (e.g. PUB, QXP, FRAME to InDesign) for translation-ready deliverables.
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The Limits of AI in Document Layout vs. Professional Human DTP
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Multilingual desktop publishing (DTP) is the process of formatting and laying out translated content so it matches the source design in every target language. Multilize handles post-translation layout, typography, text expansion, and print-ready delivery for language service providers and corporate language teams.
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Outsource DTP when projects involve complex formatting, tight deadlines, multiple languages, or files that are not CAT-ready. Multilize helps translation companies protect margins, meet client deadlines, and deliver pixel-accurate layout without expanding in-house DTP headcount.
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Yes. Multilize works with InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, FrameMaker, and other common publishing formats. We prepare source files for translation, perform post-translation DTP, and deliver final PDFs or editable packages aligned with your CAT and client requirements.
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Yes. We recreate formatting from PDF to DOCX or PPTX (DTPP) so linguists and CAT tools can work with structured, editable source files — not plain text dumps. This includes tables, styles, headers, footers, and graphics where the source allows.
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Multilize supports 100+ languages, including right-to-left scripts, CJK typography, and locale-specific formatting rules. We help LSPs deliver consistent layout quality across all target markets from a single DTP partner.
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We typically join before or after translation: preparing CAT-ready source files, converting PDFs, running OCR, then performing post-translation DTP and QA. You receive files that match your templates, deadlines, and client branding — ready for delivery or print.
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Yes. Multilize specializes in documentation for regulated and complex industries — medical labeling and IFUs, technical manuals, and legal filings. We combine experienced DTP specialists with built-in QA for pixel-accurate, compliance-ready output.
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Email pm@multilize.com with your file types, languages, deadline, and scope — or use the quick quote form on our homepage. We respond with a tailored quote aligned to your project volume and margins.
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We work with Adobe InDesign, FrameMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, After Effects, and XD; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Visio; QuarkXPress; AutoCAD; Articulate Storyline; and Blender 3D. We handle PDF, DOCX, PPTX, INDD, IDML, and cross-format conversion for CAT-ready and print-ready deliverables. See the full list on our About page.