Translation Services in 300+ Languages
Ad Astra translates the documents that have to be right: contracts, medical records, filings, and official submissions. Every project is produced by a linguist who works in your field and checked by a second one before it reaches you. Trusted by federal agencies, healthcare providers, and enterprises.
How a translation project runs
Every translation moves through the same four stages, and the third is the one most providers skip. A second professional linguist reviews every project before delivery, which is how errors get caught before they reach a regulator, a court, or a patient.
Scope and prepare
You send the documents and tell us the target languages, the audience, and any dialect or terminology requirements. We prepare the files, including extracting text locked inside graphics, and load your glossary.
Translate
A translator matched on both language and subject matter does the work in tools that enforce your approved terminology and reuse anything already translated for you, so wording stays consistent across projects.
Edit and quality check
A second professional linguist edits the translation, checking accuracy, clarity, and compliance. For official documents we prepare the certificate of accuracy and arrange notarization at this stage.
Deliver
A project manager checks the file against our standards and returns it in the original format, with layout and styling intact, through an encrypted channel. Rush timelines are available on request.
Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign returned in the same format, with formatting preserved.
A signed statement of accuracy, notarized where the receiving institution requires it.
Secure transfer and access limited to the assigned project team, under signed confidentiality agreements.
How much human review does your content need?
Not every document needs the same rigor, and paying for full human translation on an internal memo is waste. These are the four levels we deliver, and the honest answer for when each one is the right call.
| Level | What you get | Best for | Ready to publish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine translation | Raw output with no human involvement. Fast and inexpensive, but prone to errors and blind to cultural nuance. | Getting the gist of a document when you do not need it word for word | No |
| Machine plus light post-editing | A linguist makes the output understandable and factually accurate, but not stylistically polished. | Internal documents that are not going to be published | Internal use only |
| Machine plus full post-editing | A linguist edits until the result is indistinguishable from human translation. | Most business content. Speed and cost savings without risking quality | Yes |
| Human translation | Translated and edited by professional linguists throughout, with no machine draft. | High-visibility, marketing, legal, medical, and certified documents | Yes |
Complete translation services for every industry need
Translation converts written text from one language to another. What changes between these services is the expertise required, the review the content has to pass, and whether the result needs to be certified for an institution.
Certified Translation
When documentation needs meet formal standards, precision extends beyond language. Our certified translations are prepared for institutional acceptance, supporting immigration filings, academic credentials, legal matters, and other official submissions.
Document Translation
Contracts, records, policies, reports, and correspondence translated accurately and returned in the original format. Formatting, graphics, and fonts are preserved so the translated file can be used exactly where the original was.
Legal and Financial Translation
Filings, contracts, disclosures, statements, and evidence handled by linguists who work in law and finance, where a mistranslated clause or figure carries direct legal and financial consequences.
Healthcare and Medical Translation
Patient materials, consent forms, clinical documentation, and device instructions, produced under HIPAA controls by linguists with medical subject matter expertise and reviewed for clinical accuracy.
Technical Translation
Manuals, specifications, safety documentation, and engineering content, where units of measurement, standards, and part terminology have to be exactly right for the destination market.
Business and Marketing Translation
Campaigns, sales material, and commercial content translated to persuade rather than merely to inform. Where wordplay or brand voice matters, we transcreate instead of translating literally.
Government and Public Sector Translation
Public-facing information, benefits documentation, and agency correspondence for federal, state, and local government. SAM-registered, GSA contract GS10F177AA, with cleared linguists available.
Academic and Immigration Translation
Transcripts, diplomas, birth and marriage certificates, and personal records prepared to the standard receiving institutions expect, with certification and notarization included where required.
AI-Assisted Translation
Machine translation paired with professional post-editing, at light or full rigor depending on what the content is for. AI handles the speed. A human linguist is accountable for what you publish.
Every project is checked by a second linguist
A translation that reads well but says the wrong thing is the expensive kind of error, and one person working alone cannot reliably catch their own. These are the checks built into every project, not sold as extras.
Two linguists on every project
A subject matter translator produces the work, then a second professional linguist edits it. Our editors also feed quality data back on the original translator, so the assignment gets better over time rather than staying a lottery.
Matched to your subject matter
Translators are selected on language expertise and field knowledge, whether legal, medical, or technical, with weight given to past work on your account so your terminology and tone stay consistent across projects.
Back-translation when the stakes are high
For content where a connotation can do real damage, a second linguist translates the finished text back into the source language without ever seeing your original. It shows you how your message actually reads to the other-language audience.
Your terminology, enforced
Glossaries are loaded into the translation tools before work begins, so approved terms are applied consistently within the project and across every future one. The memory we build for your account belongs to your account.
Formatting preserved
Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign files come back in the same format, with graphics, tables, layouts, and styling intact. Where text expands in the target language, our desktop publishing team rebuilds the layout so it still fits.
Confidential by default
Encrypted file transfer, access limited to the assigned team, and signed confidentiality agreements with every linguist. We are glad to sign your own agreement, and we work under HIPAA controls for anything touching patient information.
Submit a translation request without sending a single email
AdAstraConnect is where document translation now starts. Upload your files, tell us the languages and the deadline, and watch the request move through to delivery in one place, with everything on record. No email threads, no attachments going astray, no wondering where a job stands.
- Submit translation requests online, in a form built for the job
- Upload documents securely, encrypted in transit and at rest
- Faster request submission
- Centralized document management
- Improved visibility into translation requests
- Streamlined communication with the Ad Astra team
- Easier access to language services through a single portal
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For Individuals: Certified Document Translation
Need a single document translated for personal use? This service is built for exactly that. Get certified, notarized translations of birth certificates, diplomas, immigration documents, and more, delivered in as little as one to two hours. No account manager and no waiting, just a fast, affordable path to the document you need.
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Where a mistranslated document has consequences
A translation error is not embarrassing, it is expensive. A rejected filing, a misread dosage, a failed audit. Ad Astra works with organizations where the document has to be right the first time.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Consent forms, patient records, discharge instructions, clinical documentation, and device manuals, translated under HIPAA controls.
Government & Public Sector
Public information, benefits materials, and agency documentation for federal, state, and local government. SAM-registered and GSA-contracted.
Legal & Court Systems
Contracts, filings, evidence, discovery material, and certified documents for proceedings and immigration matters.
Insurance & Finance
Policies, claims documentation, disclosures, and statements, where a mistranslated figure or term creates real liability.
Education
Transcripts, diplomas, family communications, enrollment paperwork, and student records for schools, districts, and universities.
Aerospace, Defense & Manufacturing
Technical manuals, safety documentation, specifications, and compliance records where units and standards must carry across markets.
Built for regulated environments
Ad Astra translation follows strict federal and industry regulations, with linguists under signed confidentiality agreements and encrypted handling end to end.
FedEx: translation quality at global operational scale
FedEx came to Ad Astra with inconsistent translation quality across markets, communication barriers in real time, and compliance concerns in medical logistics. We put a multi-layered translation process in place, added on-demand interpreters for international operations, and standardized the systems used to request work. The result was improved global communication, stronger compliance, and a faster, more reliable service.
Translation services, answered
We handle everything from business documents to personal papers. Whether you need legal contracts, medical records, technical manuals, or marketing materials translated, we have you covered. We also translate academic transcripts, birth certificates, diplomas, financial reports, patents, and websites. If it is written, we can translate it into your target language.
Your message matters, so accuracy is our top priority. Every translation goes through a rigorous three-step process: first, a subject matter expert translates your document. Then, a second professional linguist edits it. Finally, we proofread and quality-check everything before delivery. For legal or official documents, we provide certified translations with notarization when needed.
A certified translation comes with an official signed statement from the translator confirming the translation is accurate and complete. You will typically need this for immigration paperwork, visa applications, academic credentials for universities, legal proceedings, and government submissions. Think of it as your translation's official seal of approval.
Most standard translation projects are completed within 1 to 3 days depending on length and complexity. Our translators work at about 4,000 to 6,000 words per day to maintain quality. We offer rush translation services for urgent deadlines. For a single personal document, our certified translation service delivers in as little as one to two hours. Contact us with your document details and we will give you an exact timeline and delivery date.
Translation pricing typically works on a per-word basis, though some projects are quoted per page or hourly. Your final cost depends on several factors: the language combination, technical complexity, formatting needs, how quickly you need it, and whether you need certification. We provide transparent, detailed quotes upfront so there are no surprises.
Your privacy is non-negotiable. We maintain bank-level security with encrypted file transfers, strict confidentiality protocols, and signed NDAs with every translator. Our team complies with HIPAA for medical documents, and we are happy to sign your company's specific confidentiality agreements. Your sensitive information stays completely secure from start to finish.
Yes, we preserve your document's look and feel. Whether it is a Word file, PDF, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentation, or InDesign layout, we deliver your translation in the same format. All graphics, tables, layouts, and styling stay intact, just in your new language.
Translation is written and interpretation is spoken. Translators work with documents, websites, and other written material, where there is time to research terminology and have a second linguist review the result. Interpreters work with live conversation in real time. Many of our clients use both, under one contract.
Only where it is appropriate, and never without a human being accountable for the result. We offer four levels, from raw machine output for getting the gist, through light and full post-editing, to fully human translation for high-visibility, legal, medical, and certified work. The comparison table above sets out when each one is the right choice.
A certified translation carries a signed statement from the translator or provider affirming that the translation is accurate and complete. Notarization is a separate step, in which a notary witnesses that signature. Many institutions ask for both, and our certified translations include notarization where the receiving body requires it. There are different levels and types of certification, so it is always worth telling us exactly what the receiving institution asked for.
We translate and certify across our full network of 300+ languages, dialects, and signed languages. If you are working in an uncommon language pair, tell us the combination when you request a quote and we will confirm availability and timing before you commit to anything.
Our certified translations meet the standards required by government agencies, so you can submit yours with confidence. Requirements do vary between institutions, so tell us which body the document is going to and we will make sure the certification matches what they ask for.
Yes. We support both classified and unclassified material under strict data security protocols, with ITAR-aware translation processes and United States based, security-cleared linguists available at a range of clearance levels. Tell us the handling requirements before any files move and we will confirm exactly what we can support.
Yes. AdAstraConnect lets your team submit translation requests online, upload documents securely, and follow each request through to delivery from a single portal, with all your documents and communication in one place rather than scattered across email.
Send us the documents and we will scope it
Tell us the languages, the volume, and the deadline. Our team will come back with a quote built around your actual content, not a generic rate card.
- A response within 10 minutes during business hours
- Pricing built for your volume, with reuse discounts on repeat content
- A dedicated project manager and client success manager
- Answers on certification, HIPAA, file formats, and turnaround
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Need a single document translated for personal use? This service is built for exactly that. Get certified, notarized translations of birth certificates, diplomas, immigration documents, and more, delivered in as little as one to two hours. No account manager and no waiting, just a fast, affordable path to the document you need.
For Individuals:
Certified Document Translation
Need a single document translated for personal use? This service is built for exactly that. Get certified, notarized translations of birth certificates, diplomas, immigration documents, and more, delivered in as little as one to two hours. No account manager and no waiting, just a fast, affordable path to the document you need.