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WHY MTPE

IS THE GAME-CHANGER
FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

In today’s fast-paced market, businesses can’t afford to lose time or overspend on traditional translation methods. That’s where MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing) transforms the game. It offers the speed and scalability of machine translation, combined with human precision—allowing you to scale content efficiently without compromising on quality or blowing your budget.

MTPE is the key to unlocking quality without breaking the bank.

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Cost Savings

Stay within budget without compromising on translation quality.

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Fast Turnaround Times

MTPE accelerates translation, helping you meet deadlines and manage high-volume projects.

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Consistent Quality

After the machine translation, human editors ensure the final output maintains consistency in tone, style, and accuracy.

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Cultural Relevance

Get translations that meet industry standards and resonate with your local audience.

MTPE vs.
Human Translation

Machine translation engines offer fast, cost-effective translations, but they often fall short in capturing the cultural nuances and creativity that human translators provide. While MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing) can enhance machine-generated translations, it cannot fully replace human translation for all content types.
Certain materials—especially marketing content or texts that demand creativity and cultural sensitivity—require a human touch. Professional translators ensure that the final output resonates with the target audience, making it feel as though it was originally written in their language.
For complex or sensitive content, human-only translations are often essential, as machine-generated translations may not serve as an adequate foundation. This is why FAS Localize is committed to aligning with your brand’s messaging.
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How it works

Machine Translation Post-Editing combines the strengths of both machine translation and human expertise. Here’s how it works.

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Machine Translation

MTPE streamlines the translation process by presenting both the source and target sentences side by side for our expert translators to review and refine.

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Editing for Precision

Our expert linguists ensure the translation is accurate and culturally relevant, elevating the text to a level beyond the machine-generated output.

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Comments & Reporting

Our MTPE services ensure precise feedback and detailed reporting, helping clients track the quality, accuracy, and cultural relevance of translations throughout the process.

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Looking for High-Volume MTPE Services?

Need to handle massive amounts of content without slowing down? We’ve got you covered. Contact us today for a personalized demo and see how our MTPE services can elevate your translation game!

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  • Lightning-Fast Turnaround: Get your projects delivered faster than you ever thought possible.
  • Unmatched Scalability: No matter the size of your project, our MTPE services scale effortlessly to meet your demands.
  • Boost Your MT Training: Make your machine translation smarter and more effective with our MTPE-driven feedback.
  • Quality by Experts: Our bilingual subject matter experts ensure each translation is spot-on, blending accuracy with expertise.
  • Efficiency Meets Competitiveness: We combine speed with quality, offering you a competitive edge in the marketplace.
  • Mobile-Friendly Reviews: Experience seamless linguistic reviews, optimized for mobile, so you can stay on top of your project anytime, anywhere.
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    MTPE Process: How It Works Step by Step

    Our MTPE workflow combines neural MT engines with certified human linguists to deliver consistent, publication-ready output at scale across 230+ languages.

    Full Post-Editing vs. Light Post-Editing — Which Do You Need?

    Choose your quality level based on content type and intended use.

    FactorFull Post-Editing (FPE)Light Post-Editing (LPE)
    Output qualityPublication-ready, equivalent to human translationGist-level accuracy, suitable for internal use
    Errors correctedAll grammar, style, terminology, and cultural errorsOnly errors that impede understanding
    Best forMarketing, legal, published content, customer-facingInternal review, draft content, rapid assimilation
    Cost vs human translation40–60% less60–75% less
    ISO standardISO 18587 Full PEISO 18587 Light PE

    MTPE Across Every Industry

    Domain-tuned post-editing workflows for sectors where precision is non-negotiable.

    ISO 18587: The Quality Standard Behind Our MTPE

    ISO 18587:2017 defines international requirements for full post-editing of machine translation output, covering post-editor competencies, process requirements, and quality levels. Every Full Post-Editing project at FAS Localize is delivered by linguists assessed against ISO 18587 criteria: demonstrated translation proficiency in both source and target languages, in-depth knowledge of MT error patterns, ability to produce natural-reading output, and proficiency with CAT tools and Translation Memories.

    FAS Localize maintains quality records for every post-editor and benchmarks output using MQM (Multidimensional Quality Metrics) and BLEU score baselines. On request, we provide post-editing quality reports with error category breakdowns.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is MTPE and how does it differ from pure machine translation?
    MTPE combines a machine-generated first draft with revision by a professional linguist. Pure machine translation delivers raw MT output with no human correction — often containing errors in grammar, terminology, and cultural nuance. MTPE adds a quality review step that ensures the final output is accurate, fluent, and suitable for its intended purpose, something pure MT cannot guarantee.
    How much does MTPE cost compared to human translation?
    MTPE typically costs 40–60% less than full human translation. Light Post-Editing is the most affordable option for internal or low-visibility content. Full Post-Editing remains significantly cheaper than pure human translation for equivalent publication-ready quality. Contact us for exact savings on your specific volume and language pairs.
    Which MT engine does FAS Localize use?
    We select the optimal engine per project based on language pair and content domain. For European languages, DeepL typically delivers the highest baseline quality. For Asian languages (Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese), we use Google Neural MT or domain-specific engines. For specialised fields, we may use custom engines trained on domain-specific parallel corpora.
    What is Full Post-Editing (FPE) vs Light Post-Editing (LPE)?
    Full Post-Editing (FPE) produces publication-ready output equivalent to human translation quality. All MT errors are corrected including grammar, style, and terminology. Light Post-Editing (LPE) targets gist-level accuracy — MT errors that impede understanding are fixed but stylistic improvements are minimal. FPE is for published content; LPE is for internal review, draft content, or rapid information assimilation.
    Is MTPE output quality good enough for publishing?
    Full Post-Editing output is publication-ready and indistinguishable from human translation in independent blind evaluations. ISO 18587:2017 sets the standard for MTPE quality; every FPE project at FAS Localize is delivered by linguists assessed against these criteria. For heavily regulated content (medical device labelling, legal filings), we recommend additional in-country review.
    Which file formats do you accept for MTPE projects?
    We accept all standard formats: Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), PDF, HTML, XML, XLIFF, JSON, PO, YAML, InDesign (.idml), and plain text. Files are processed in their native format — no reformatting after translation. For software projects, we support tag-safe XLIFF workflows with direct integration into your TMS or GitHub CI/CD pipeline.

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