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Natacha L.

Trpinja, Croatia

$35/hr
5.0
158 jobs

Top Rated Plus Translator & Editor | Expert Book & Document Refinement | French Transcription Specialist ๐Ÿ“„ Profile Overview: Transforming words into impact. Precise. Fluid. Reliable. Are you looking for more than just a literal translation? You need a partner who understands the nuances of language, the rhythm of a story, and the importance of a flawless professional image. With a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated Plus status (top 3% on Upwork), I provide high-end linguistic services tailored to your specific needs. I don't just process text; I polish it until it resonates perfectly with your target audience. โœจ My Core Expertise: 1. Translation & Localization (English to French) I go beyond word-for-word translation. I adapt your message, tone, and cultural nuances to ensure your content sounds natural and native. Whether itโ€™s marketing material, technical documents, or creative copy, I ensure your voice is heard correctly. 2. Book & Document Editing/Proofreading As a specialist in literary and non-fiction works, I offer a deep-dive editorial approach. I donโ€™t just fix typos; I suggest stylistic improvements to enhance flow, clarity, and impact. I act as your "first critical reader" to make your manuscript or professional document stand out. 3. Audio & Video Transcription (French) I transform your recordings into clean, structured, and ready-to-use text. From conferences and interviews to YouTube videos, I provide accurate transcriptions that can be further translated or edited into articles and books. ๐Ÿš€ Why Choose My Services? Top Rated Plus Excellence: A proven track record of handling large-scale contracts with consistent 5-star feedback. The "Human" Touch": No machine translation here. I provide artisanal quality with an eye for detail that AI simply cannot match. Seamless Workflow: I am highly responsive and committed to your deadlines. Your project is managed with total transparency and security. Collaborative Approach: I am not a "black box." I discuss your goals and specific requirements to ensure the final result exceeds your expectations. Ready to elevate your project? Click the "Invite" button, and let's discuss how I can help your words reach their full potential.

  • English
  • French
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Cryptocurrency
  • English to French Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Transcript
  • Transcription Software
  • Romance Novel
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Book Editing
Michaela U.

Ehrenhausen, Austria

$30/hr
5.0
36 jobs

Hi, I'm Michaela โ€“ a native German speaker from Austria with 7+ years of professional translation experience and 170+ five-star-only reviews across various platforms. I don't just translate, I adapt content so it feels natural and converts in German. As a Senior Sales Operations Manager, I understand marketing psychology, conversion-focused copy, and brand voice. Additionally, I have a 5-year business & tourism training background and basic automation knowledge. What I translate: - E-commerce & Shopify stores (product descriptions, customer emails, navigation, UI/UX) - Marketing & sales content (email campaigns, ad copy, social media, landing pages) - Website & app localization (interface elements, user flows) + UI/UX testing feedback - Tourism & hospitality content (my professional background) - Technical documentation (manuals, software strings, app content) - Creative writing (books, novels, blogs, NSFW/adult content) Companies I've worked with: CurrentBody, Replika App (10M+ downloads), Deutsche Bank, EaseUS, Monster Group UK, Peanuts Worldwide, IDS, Breaseworld and many more in fields like tourism, online gaming/casinos, clothing, real estate, medical industries, software, construction and many more. Why you should work with me: - Native German with dual background: translator + sales/marketing professional - Fast, reliable turnaround with attention to tone, style, and cultural fit - Comfortable working in CMS platforms and localization tools - Perfect for ongoing projects and long-term collaboration How to start: - Send me your project details and timeline. I can usually start immediately. - Need a sample? Just ask โ€“ I'm happy to provide one free of charge. I look forward to working with you!

  • Localization
  • Translation
  • Sales & Marketing
  • German
  • English
  • German to English Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Literary Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Financial Translation
  • Editorial Translation
  • Website Localization
  • Proofreading
Hoshun M.

Tokyo, Japan

$40/hr
5.0
231 jobs

Iโ€™m Hoshun, a native professional Japanese translator and proofreader who turns large-scale Word (DOCX) / Excel (XLSX)/ PowerPoint (PPTX) / Google Document/Spreadsheet/Slide/XLIFF packages into flawless Japaneseโ€”often faster than average. I guarantee exceptional quality at unparalleled speed for tasks that other translators might deem impossible. When quick and meticulous translations are needed, you can rely on me as your steadfast ally. Field: General contents, Fintech, IT, etc. **๏ผœMy skills๏ผž** - Translation, Localization (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, XLIFF, json, HTML, CSS, Texts, etc.) - Transcreation - Transcription of Japanese (Audio and video files, mp3, mp4) - Subtitling (SRT) - Proofreading, checking - Voice recording, narration, voice acting ๏ผœThe platform I'm familiar with๏ผž Crowdin Qualtrics Phrase **๏ผœAbout subtitling๏ผž** I can make SRT files or burn subtitles directly onto a video. - YouTube: Bodd x Disney (Japanese Subtitles) # Examples of my past translation projects **๏ผœApps๏ผž** - Smart Meditation: A wellness app offering guided meditation sessions and mindfulness tools - POP guide: A digital guide app providing interactive information for events, museums, or exhibitions - 3D Modeling App: A creative tool for designing and visualizing 3D models - QuitSure: A health app designed to help users quit smoking through behavioral guidance - Toko: English leaning app - Donna: AI song and music maker - IRMO: An AI-powered art and avatar creation app for generating images and visual content - TradingKey: A finance app offering trading tools and resources for investors - Bodd: Automatic fitting app - 5 Minute Pilates: Daily Pilates guide app - Liven: Self-discovery companion app - Ruut: Personalized running & mobility training app **๏ผœWebsites๏ผž** - QuitSure: Official website for the smoking cessation app, with resources and user support - Smart Meditation: Website for the meditation app, featuring program details and subscription options - Makkah Digital Coin: A cryptocurrency platform providing digital coin services and blockchain solutions - KOMOJU card: A payment gateway site offering online transaction and e-commerce solutions - INNO SUPPS: A nutrition and supplement brand website showcasing health products - Zact: A fintech website offering digital payment and financial management services - TradingKey: Online platform for trading education, tools, and financial resources - JMarkets: A financial services website focused on market analysis and trading solutions - NEBULA: A personalityโ€‘analysis platform providing AIโ€‘driven insights - MyTraitsProfile: An online assessment site offering MBTIโ€‘based personality tests **๏ผœ Books ๏ผž** - "Wonderful Day" # Publisher Kidkidos books - "The Traveling Caterpillar" # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "I Am Thankful" By Shelley Admont # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "Under the Stars" # Publisher: Kidkidos books - "Knowing Me, Knowing You - TAKE A WALK WITH ME" by Elizabeth Murphy, Ed.D. - "If Youโ€™re not Monitoring, Youโ€™re Not Protected" By Dr. James Dean Senger **๏ผœ Games ๏ผž** - Passion Eye - The Last Frame **๏ผœ YouTube ๏ผž** - Quantum Tech HD - Oscar Hunt: Scaling US Retail Operations with Bodd **๏ผœ Opera ๏ผž** - Curlew River by Benjamin Britten **๏ผœVoice over, narration๏ผž** - P3 Dokument (Swedish Broadcasting Corporation) **๏ผœMedical๏ผž** - Clinical tests - Charts - Surgery explanations - Cancer study - Discussion Guide for Physicians **๏ผœTransportation๏ผž** - Fly Lili airport announcement (Air port announcement) - TVM UI Translation - Haneda Airport Parking (Terms and Conditions)

  • Localization
  • Software Localization
  • Subtitles
  • Japanese
  • Transcription Timestamping
  • General Transcription
  • Microsoft Word
  • Translation
  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Website Localization
  • Subtitling
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Marketing Localization
Somaya A.

Cairo, Egypt

$40/hr
5.0
117 jobs

"๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†, ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ฎ. ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐˜€๐—ผ ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ, ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ." (๐™ˆ๐™ค๐™๐™–๐™ข๐™š๐™™'๐™จ ๐™›๐™š๐™š๐™™๐™—๐™–๐™˜๐™ ) โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐˜† the United Nations, UNICEF, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Talabat, and the Ministry of Finance Qatar to translate documents ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐˜€ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€. I'm Somaya โ€” a Top Rated Plus translator (๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฅ 1% ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™๐™ฅ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ ) specializing in Arabic, English, and Turkish, with 9+ years and 1,980+ delivered projects at 100% Job Success. I bring a rare combination most translators can't: native-level fluency in three languages (including Turkish โ€” studied at Hacettepe University, Ankara) plus formal training from The American University in Cairo and Al-Azhar University. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โœ… LEGAL & CERTIFIED TRANSLATION โ€ข USCIS-accepted certified translations (birth certificates, marriage, diplomas, contracts) โ€ข Notarized translations for immigration & official use worldwide โ€ข Legal contracts, terms of service, court documents โœ… TECHNICAL & MEDICAL TRANSLATION โ€ข Medical reports, pharmaceutical documents, clinical research โ€ข Technical manuals, datasheets, safety guides โ€ข Scopus-indexed academic & research papers โœ… LOCALIZATION & DIGITAL CONTENT โ€ข Website & mobile app localization (Arabic, Turkish, English) โ€ข SEO translation for GCC & Middle East markets โ€ข Subtitling, video transcription & voice-over scripts โ€ข Marketing copy & brand voice adaptation (not just translation) โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ”ง CAT TOOLS & WORKFLOW SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource, Wordfast, SmartCat, Crowdin, Lokalise, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, Adobe InDesign (DTP-ready delivery) ๐ŸŽ“ CREDENTIALS - Diploma in Translation โ€” The American University in Cairo - Tร–MER Turkish Proficiency โ€” Hacettepe University, Ankara - BA Languages & Translation โ€” Al-Azhar University - Business Administration โ€” Nile University โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ’ฌ WHY CLIENTS RETURN Whether it's a USCIS document due tomorrow, a 200-page medical dossier, or a full website localization, you get polished, ready-to-use content with zero ambiguity. I respond within minutes during working hours and deliver on time, every time. Send me a message โ€” I'll respond within a few minutes with a clear plan and timeline.

  • Localization
  • Software Localization
  • Proofreading
  • Arabic to Turkish Translation
  • Turkish to English Translation
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • Subtitles
  • Video Transcription
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Turkish
  • Website Translation
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Legal Translation
  • Official Documents Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Voice-Over
Mareike K.

Peoria, Illinois

$50/hr
5.0
425 jobs

Cross-cultural communication requires more than literal translations or unedited AI output. As a native German speaker, US-based English-to-German translator with a Dr. vet. med. degree and 13+ years of experience on Upwork, I help life science, healthcare, wellness, and consumer brands create German content that feels accurate, natural, and market-ready. Whether youโ€™re localizing digital UX/UI, marketing copy, surveys, or product content for the DACH market, my workflow combines expert human localization with carefully supervised AI-assisted drafting and CAT-tool support where appropriate โ€” always refined for accuracy, tone, terminology consistency, and natural German flow. Areas of expertise โ€ข Life science & healthcare translation โ€“ Medical, veterinary, pet care, wellness, fitness, nutrition, dietary supplement, and skincare content. โ€ข UX/UI & digital product localization โ€“ German localization for apps, SaaS, software, web platforms, and other user-facing content. โ€ข Marketing & sales localization/transcreation โ€“ DACH-market adaptation for B2C and B2B ads, campaigns, landing pages, and emotionally nuanced copy. โ€ข Survey & market research localization โ€“ German survey translation and localization inside and outside Qualtrics. โ€ข German proofreading, editing & MTPE โ€“ AI-output review, editorial refinement of human translations, and polishing of original German copy. Why clients work with me I bring together native German language expertise, a Dr. vet. med. degree, 10 years of veterinary microbiology research experience, and a cross-cultural US/German perspective shaped by living in the American Midwest since 2011. Since 2013, Iโ€™ve completed 411 projects and earned $500K+ on Upwork, with several long-term client relationships โ€” including one that began in 2014. My workflow is detail-oriented, quality-focused, and modern: I use SDL Trados Studio for terminology consistency and translation memory support, and I integrate carefully supervised ChatGPT-assisted workflows where appropriate. Every text goes through human review, proofreading, and refinement for accuracy, tone, cultural fit, and natural German flow. If youโ€™re looking for natural, market-ready German localization for healthcare, life science, UX/UI, or consumer-facing content, feel free to reach out with your project details or source text. Iโ€™m always happy to discuss the best localization approach for your audience, goals, and workflow requirements.

  • Localization
  • Software Localization
  • Translation
  • German
  • Website Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Audiovisual Translation
  • Transcreation
  • English to German Translation
  • Mobile App Localization
  • Marketing Localization
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • SDL Trados
  • Neural Machine Translation
Esra A.

Ankara, Turkey

$50/hr
4.8
199 jobs

Multilingual Translation & Localization Team โ€“ EN | DE | TR | FR | ES | IT Professional Translation, Transcription, Subtitling & Marketing Services With over 14 years of experience, Iโ€™m the founder and manager of a well-established translation and marketing company. I offer high-quality, culturally accurate translations between English, German, Turkish, French, Italian, and Spanish โ€” tailored for businesses, academics, and content creators aiming for global reach. My language proficiency is not a coincidence โ€” itโ€™s the result of a deep academic foundation, professional immersion, and real-world practice: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช German โ€“ 2 native speakers with extensive experience in legal and technical translation, plus 3 team members with academic backgrounds and professional work in German-speaking environments. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spanish โ€“ 2 native speakers specializing in localization and creative projects, supported by 2 team members with long-term experience in Spanish-language business communications. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง English โ€“ 3 team members with advanced academic degrees taught entirely in English and over 8 years of professional experience in translation and global business projects. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French โ€“ 2 native speakers focused on legal and corporate translation, along with 2 team members experienced in creative and marketing content. ๐Ÿ—ฃ Turkish โ€“ 3 native speakers with exceptional command of both formal and colloquial Turkish, covering a wide range of technical, medical, and creative fields. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian โ€“ 2 native speakers with expertise in technical and cultural content, plus 1 team member with an academic background and extensive professional project work. This multicultural expertise allows me to translate not just words, but intent, tone, and cultural nuance โ€” ensuring your message resonates across languages. ๐ŸŒ My Services: โœ”๏ธ Translation (EN โ†” DE, TR, FR, ES, IT) โœ”๏ธ Transcription & Subtitling โœ”๏ธ Proofreading & Editing โœ”๏ธ Localization (Games, Apps, Websites) โœ”๏ธ Video Editing for Subtitled Content ๐Ÿ“Š 14 Years of Results: ๐Ÿ“š Academic Papers: 250+ published articles โœ๏ธ Marketing Content: 2000+ pieces created ๐ŸŽฎ Game Localization: 21 games released (4 ongoing) ๐ŸŽฅ Subtitling Projects: 500+ videos, 17 documentaries (3 in progress) ๐Ÿ“ฑ App Localization: 22 apps published (3 ongoing) ๐ŸŒ Website Translations: 250+ websites delivered ๐Ÿช™ Crypto Projects: 50+ blockchain/crypto projects translated ๐Ÿ“– Books: 11 book projects (1 in progress) ๐Ÿ“ฐ Blogs: 700+ blog posts translated โœ… Why Work With Us? 14+ years of professional experience Native-level fluency in all working languages SEO-optimized, audience-focused translations Punctual, detail-oriented, and client-friendly Scalable for individual or team-based projects ๐Ÿ“ฉ Looking for reliable, high-quality language solutions? Letโ€™s work together โ€” reach out today for a quote or consultation!

  • Turkish to English Translation
  • English to Turkish Translation
  • German to English Translation
  • English to German Translation
  • French to English Translation
  • English to French Translation
  • Translation
  • Legal Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • Contract Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • English to Spanish Translation

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