Translation Quality Levels Explained
Not all content needs the same level of translation quality. That’s why Taia offers flexible service levels — from fast AI-only output to multi-step professional workflows that meet ISO 17100 standards.
This guide explains our quality tiers so you can choose the right approach for each project.
🟢 Essential Translation
Overview:
- Human translation by a native-speaking linguist
- Single-step process with no second review
Quality level:
High — fluent and accurate, suitable for general-purpose communication
Use cases:
- Internal documentation
- Product descriptions
- Business reports
- Manuals and instructions
Pros:
- Faster turnaround
- Lower cost than multi-step services
🔵 Enhanced Translation
Overview:
- Two-step workflow:
- Professional translation
- Full revision by a second linguist
Quality level:
Very High — consistent, polished, and aligned with brand tone
Use cases:
- Website content
- Marketing campaigns
- Sales enablement materials
- Training materials
Pros:
- Improved fluency, grammar, and stylistic accuracy
- Built-in quality assurance
- Meets most enterprise standards
This is our most popular tier for business-critical content.
🟣 Ultimate Translation (Available on request)
Overview:
- Three-step process:
- Translation
- Revision
- Final proofreading
Quality level:
Highest — ready for publication, printing, or regulatory submission
Use cases:
- Print brochures and catalogs
- Legal and compliance content
- Published reports
- Investor presentations
Pros:
- Rigorous QA
- Zero-tolerance for errors
- ISO 17100-certified process
⚙️ Human QA Process (Enhanced + Ultimate)
Our QA process includes:
- Consistency checks (terminology, tone, grammar)
- Application of glossary and style guide
- Manual and automated validation tools
- Optional back-translation or bilingual review (upon request)
🤖 How AI Translation Fits In
AI output can serve as:
- A baseline for MTPE (post-editing)
- A reference for human translators to accelerate turnaround
- A fallback for long-tail content that doesn’t justify full human review
Our professional linguists are trained to edit or build upon AI output, not work against it.
🧠 Choosing the Right Tier
| Content Type | Recommended Tier |
|---|---|
| Internal docs | 🟢 Essential or AI-only |
| Marketing emails | 🔵 Enhanced |
| SEO landing pages | 🔵 or 🟣 Ultimate |
| Legal documentation | 🟣 Ultimate |
| User guides/manuals | 🟢 or 🔵 |
Need help deciding which tier is right for your next project?
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