“Highly professional and meticulous work. They truly listened to my needs and communicated very responsively. Very satisfied with the work done.”
Khaled B.
Google review (FR), 2 months ago
Translated from French
Catalog and Brochure Translation Services
Product catalogs, company brochures, and sales collateral are translated by specialist marketing translators. We then format each file for DTP production in print and digital channels.
Why Catalog and Brochure Translation Needs DTP Integration
Print catalogs and brochures present a unique challenge: translated text expands or contracts relative to the source (French typically runs 15 to 20% longer than English; German up to 30%), and this directly affects the layout.
Text overflow breaks the grid, pushes images out of position, and creates reprinting costs if not caught before press. Translation and DTP must be handled as a single workflow.
BeTranslated provides catalog and brochure translation with native DTP integration in InDesign, QuarkXPress, and other publishing formats.
We accept InDesign and IDML source files, extract translatable text via XLIFF or XML export, translate in a CAT tool that preserves formatting tags, and return the translated file ready for final proofing. For multilingual editions, we coordinate all language versions against a single deadline.
Price lists, safety data and conformity statements inside a catalog sometimes need to be a certified translation for an import file or a distributor contract. We supply the signed certificate of accuracy with the translation, and the receiving authority decides what it accepts. Trade fairs and distributor meetings around a new catalog can be supported with expert interpretation services.
What We Translate
Product Catalog Translation
Full catalog translation including product names, descriptions, specifications, pricing notes, and ordering information. Translation memory ensures consistency across catalog editions and annual updates.
Company Profile and Corporate Brochure
Corporate identity documents translated with attention to brand terminology, executive messaging, and the formal register expected in professional B2B collateral.
Sales Sheets and Leave-Behind Materials
Single-page and multi-page sales sheets, fact sheets, and conference leave-behind materials translated with tight turnaround for trade show and pitch meeting deadlines.
InDesign and DTP File Handling
InDesign (.indd/.idml), QuarkXPress, and PDF source file handling. Translated files returned in the original layout format with text overflow corrections applied.
Digital Catalog and Interactive PDF
Interactive PDF, flipbook, and digital catalog translation for online distribution, with hyperlinks, form fields, and navigation elements preserved in the translated version.
Annual Report and Investor Brochure
Annual reports and investor materials translated with financial accuracy and corporate tone. Coordinated across design, translation, and legal review stages.
What Our Clients Say
“A proactive company, willing to help. I recommend them for website translation and SEO in multiple languages. In my case it was with the WPML plugin.”
David L. C.
Google review (SL), 2 months ago
Translated from Spanish
“It is a real pleasure to work with the BeTranslated team who has been very professional, flexible and responsive during all projects.”
Valentine B.
Google review (INTL), 3 years ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you handle InDesign files directly?
Yes. We accept InDesign (.indd and .idml) files and return the translated layout file. Text is extracted via XLIFF to preserve formatting and then reintegrated into the layout after translation.
How do you handle text expansion in German or French catalogs?
We flag significant text expansion during translation and work with your DTP team to adjust layout. For standalone catalog projects we include DTP overflow correction as part of the service.
Can you translate a catalog into multiple languages for a single print run?
Yes. We coordinate multilingual catalog projects against a single deadline, managing all language versions through a shared translation memory to ensure consistent product terminology.
Further Reading
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Catalog and Brochure Translation Services Delivered by Specialists
Send us your files, language pairs, and deadline. We will confirm specialist availability, certification needs, and a clear quote as quickly as possible.
Human Translation
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