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Insights and guides on translation from the Wordscale team

Wordscale infographic on translation file formats — the common formats they work with: DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, IDML/INDD, HTML/XML, JSON/PO, SRT/VTT subtitles, and CSV/TXT.
Translation

File Formats Used in Translation: A Practical Guide for Businesses

From DOCX and PDF to JSON, XLIFF and subtitles — a practical guide to the file formats used in translation and why the right workflow depends on them.

August 12, 2026 · 9 min read

Wordscale infographic comparing consulate-certified translation and German sworn translation — certified in India versus prepared by a sworn translator in Germany, for visa, recognition and administrative use.
Translation

Consulate-Certified Translation vs. Sworn Translation – A Definitive Guide for Germany

A translation certified in India isn't always valid in Germany. Here's consulate-certified vs. sworn translation — and which one you actually need.

August 8, 2026 · 8 min read

SEO Localization vs. Direct Translation: Using the right words for a business
Localization

SEO Localization vs. Direct Translation: Using the right words for a business

Translation makes content understandable; SEO localization makes it discoverable. Why direct translation misses the keywords customers actually search.

August 3, 2026 · 3 min read