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I am a professional language specialist with expertise in German, French, and Swedish to English translation. I help businesses, organizations, content creators, and individuals communicate effectively with English-speaking audiences through accurate translation, localization, transcription, subtitling, proofreading, and editing services.
With extensive experience working on a wide range of content, I specialize in translating documents, websites, marketing materials, business communications, articles, software content, mobile applications, and multimedia projects. My goal is to ensure that every piece of content maintains its original meaning, tone, and purpose while sounding natural and engaging in English.
In addition to translation, I provide professional transcription and subtitling services for audio and video content. I create accurate transcripts and well-timed subtitles that improve accessibility and audience engagement. Whether you need interviews, podcasts, webinars, business meetings, training materials, or video content transcribed and subtitled, I deliver clear, accurate, and professionally formatted results.
My proofreading and editing services ensure that every document is polished, error-free, and ready for publication. I carefully review grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, readability, and style to produce content that meets professional standards. Every project undergoes a detailed quality assurance process before delivery.
My core services include:
• German to English Translation
• French to English Translation
• Swedish to English Translation
• Content Localization
• Website Localization
• Software and App Localization
• Business and Document Translation
• Marketing Localization
• Audio and Video Transcription
• Subtitle Creation and Localization
• Proofreading and Editing
• Quality Assurance Review
• Content Writing and Content Enhancement
What sets me apart is my commitment to quality, attention to detail, and ability to deliver projects within tight deadlines without compromising accuracy. I understand that clients need reliable professionals who can handle projects efficiently, communicate clearly, and consistently deliver high-quality work. That is exactly what I strive to provide with every project.
Clients appreciate my professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to exceeding expectations. I focus on building long-term working relationships by delivering accurate translations, clean transcripts, properly synchronized subtitles, and polished content that helps clients achieve their goals.
If you are looking for a dependable German, French, or Swedish to English translator, transcriptionist, subtitling specialist, proofreader, and editor who can deliver high-quality work on time, I would be glad to help with your project.
Whether you need accurate translation, professional transcription, well-crafted subtitles, or meticulous proofreading and editing, I am here to help. Contact me today to discuss your project, and let's create content that connects with your audience and delivers results.
English
German
Translation
Proofreading
English to German Translation
Content Localization
Native Fluency
Swedish
Near-Native Fluency
French
Content Writing
General Transcription
English to French Translation
English to Swedish Translation
German to French Translation
German to Swedish Translation
Audio Transcription
Website Localization
Localization
Business Translation
Daniela K.
Delmar, Maryland
$30/hr
5.0
1,045 jobs
As a freelance translator with a background in journalism, I’ve spent the past 14+ years helping brands communicate clearly, naturally, and effectively in German. My experience covers a wide range of industries and formats.
What I specialize in:
• Lifestyle, technical, and legal translations and transcreations
• App & game localization
• Document translation (birth certificate, marriage certificate etc.)
• SEO-friendly website translation
• Software and UI translations
• Keyword-optimized eCommerce & Amazon
• Subtitle translations
• Casino & iGaming content
• Finance translations (Bitcoin, crypto, blockchain & fintech)
• Blogging & content writing
• German copywriting
• Google Ads copywriting
Why choose me?
• I deliver an accurate and human translation on time, every time. Let me know your target audience, and I'll be sure to craft a text that speaks to them.
• I provide a fast turnaround at fair rates, without compromising quality.
• I use Google Ads keyword tools and Helium 10 to ensure your content performs, not just reads well.
• I'm comfortable using a variety of translation platforms such as Crowdin, Transifex, Lokalise, Poedit and Memsource
• I confidently leverage AI tools when appropriate and permitted, always with a human quality check.
My strength lies in my ability to build and maintain strong relationships with my clients, valuing them, understanding their business needs and target audience, and continuously providing content that exceeds their expectations.
I am actively seeking long-term assignments that allow me to leverage my copywriting and English-to-German translation skills. I’m also open to projects involving English/German correspondence, customer support content, proofreading/editing, and MTPE (machine translation post-editing).
Let's connect!
German
Proofreading
Translation
Copywriting
Content Localization
Editing & Proofreading
Product Description
Article Writing
Blog Writing
Mobile App Localization
Software Localization
Amazon Translate
Website Content
Creative Writing
SEO Localization
William S.
Webster Groves, Missouri
$38/hr
5.0
8 jobs
Having mastered the alchemical art of converting information into engaging content, I am offering my services as a writer and editor. My professional and academic achievements demonstrate my ability to write captivating texts and improve existing works. I have worked as a writer and editor in various fields, including journalism, commercial writing and academia. Fluent in Dutch and German, I have also worked as a translator. Armed with these abilities, I have often found work editing texts by writers with less-than-perfect English skills.
Most recently I have been busy working as an in-house archivist for SBI (a 165-year-old steel business) and writing lessons for Study.com, an online learning platform. On top of that, my work with Travel Awaits has driven over $200k in revenue to Vrbo in the course of a few months.
In 2019 I earned a master's degree in literature with a cum laude distinction from the University of Leiden, one of the world's Top 100 Universities (Humanities). I completed a bachelor's in 2016 from Occidental College.
Copywriting
Academic Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Content Writing
Creative Writing
Translation
Sandra G.
Sharon Springs, New York
$23/hr
5.0
71 jobs
My name is Sandra Grecki.
I am a native German, born in Essen (NRW), living in the US since 2012. Prior to my move to the States I worked in London for almost 12 years, so my English is as fluent as my German - written and spoken.
My biggest passion is writing, and I have been doing that since I could hold a pencil.
I have been working as a Freelancer with the main focus on creative writing, translations, and editing on various different platforms for well over 20 years now.
In addition to that, I have also worked in transcription, i.e. medical transcripts, interview transcripts, video and general transcripts.
Over the last eight + years, I have worked on several novels by US bestselling authors, and translated/edited well over 150 books and complete series, which are all available on Amazon. My Portfolio only shows some of them, and I am happy to provide links on request, and answer any questions you might have.
Other work includes several different projects, from travel brochures, technical and user manuals, legal papers, several types of contracts, study material on various different subjects (technical, IT, nutrition, sport, psychology etc.), blogs, cook books, self-help books, and regularly the quarterly published BMW Motorcycle Magazine for the US, as well as numerous complete websites for several different industries (Food & Catering / Production / Manufacturing / Travel / Hotels / Wellness etc.).
My work is 100% human in a professional format – I don’t use AI.
I am very organized and used to meeting deadlines without delays.
Most of all I am reliable, fast and I work well under pressure, always delivering professional work. Most importantly, I am open to critique, work well with team leaders and take any comments to heart, so that I can produce work that is most satisfactory to my client.
Due to my previous job background as Personal Assistant and Sales Manager I have plenty of experience in building websites, writing website content, internet research, data entry and everything administrative like paperwork, writing letters, emailing, working with the latest computer software.
Thank you for your interest in my profile.
Translation
Romance
Dutch to English Translation
Writing
English to German Translation
Ebook Writing
Creative Writing
German to English Translation
Novel
Short Story Writing
Isaac O.
Texas City, Texas
$24/hr
4.5
22 jobs
I help businesses, startups, agencies, and international organizations communicate clearly and persuasively across German, Dutch, and English, with translations that read as if they were originally written in the target language, not translated into it.
Raised in Berlin and educated at the University of California, Berkeley, I bring native-level cultural fluency together with academic precision. That combination means your content isn't just linguistically correct; it's culturally right and commercially effective.
What I Do
I work across translation, localization, transcreation, proofreading, editing, and multilingual content adaptation, including:
German ⇄ English — websites, marketing materials, business documents, technical manuals, legal correspondence
Dutch ⇄ English — natural, fluent translation tuned to tone, register, and cultural context
German ⇄ Dutch — direct translation for businesses expanding across European markets
Website & App Localization — full localization of websites, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and software UI (experience with Shopify and Weglot)
Marketing & E-commerce — Amazon listings, Shopify product pages, SEO copy, ad campaigns, email marketing, landing pages, brochures
Technical Translation — user manuals, engineering docs, operating instructions, product specs, software documentation
Medical Translation — clinical documents, healthcare content, patient information, pharmaceutical materials, research papers
Proofreading & Editing — QA and linguistic review for both translated and original content
Why Clients Work With Me
100% human translation, no raw machine output
Native-level German and Dutch cultural fluency
Market-accurate localization, not literal translation
SEO-aware translation for better discoverability
Consistent terminology and style across large projects
Reliable turnaround, clear communication throughout
Careful handling of confidential and sensitive material
Translation is more than swapping words; it's preserving your message, voice, and brand identity so it lands naturally with a new audience. If you need a German, Dutch, or English translator who delivers publication-ready work with minimal revisions, I'd welcome the chance to discuss your project.
— Isaac O.
Legal Translation
Medical Translation
Academic Translation
Technical Translation
Multilingual Translation
Financial Translation
German to English Translation
Editing & Proofreading
Business Translation
CV/Resume Translation
Contract Translation
German to Dutch Translation
English to Dutch Translation
Formatting
Dutch to English Translation
Marcel B.
Escondido, California
$40/hr
4.1
66 jobs
Hi! I'm Marcel, thanks for visiting my profile page!
I grew up in a French-American household, traveling and living all over Europe, which ignited my lifelong passion for languages. I now work as a translator. Here's what you should know about me:
- I'm a quality driven freelance translator working in any pairs of the following languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and German. Native French, English and Spanish; fluent Italian, Portuguese and German (C2).
- I have 9+ years experience in translation for clients in a wide range of industries, including Fortune 500 clients. Specialty areas include literary translation (arts, humanities, literature, film), transcreation and copywriting (marketing copy), subtitling and technical translation in several industries (design, engineering, architecture).
- I also have extensive experience in proofreading, editing and transcription.
- Here's a non-comprehensive list of industries I've worked with: art, interior decorating and design, academia, architecture, healthcare, web development, app development, film, NGOs, cosmetics, home appliances, work safety and security, marketing, and many more!
Translation
Subtitles
General Transcription
Portuguese to English Translation
Italian to French Translation
French to English Translation
Spanish to French Translation
Spanish to English Translation
English to French Translation
Italian to English Translation
German to English Translation
English to German Translation
Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
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