AI-Powered Technical Document Translation

Smartcat’s AI platform helps you translate technical documents with precision and speed. Deliver accurate multilingual user manuals, guides, and support content instantly.

Join the 20% of Fortune 500 companies that trust Smartcat. Leading tech and engineering teams use our AI for scalable technical document translations.

Achieve Unmatched Precision and Speed

70%

Reduction in Manual Tasks

Reduce tedious localization tasks. Let our expert-guided AI agents handle the complexity of translating technical documents.

4x

Quicker Turnaround Times

Speed up your global release cycles. Automate the translation of technical documents and UI elements.

95%+

Accuracy in Every Translation

Provide clear user support. Our AI adapts to your terminology and product context for every translation of technical documents.

Create Seamless Global User Experiences

Our Software Localization Agent automatically translates your UI. It handles buttons, tooltips, and menus without disrupting your code.

Precise Translation of Technical Documents

Accelerate product adoption with our Document Translation Agent. Get clear, consistent technical document translations for help centers and user manuals.

Maintain Your Product's Integrity Globally

Collaborate seamlessly with unlimited seats on a single platform. We ensure that strings, variables, and formatting rules are always respected to prevent bugs.

Synchronize Development and Localization

Push updates from your repository or design tool directly to Smartcat. The agent detects changes automatically and keeps translations ready for deployment.

A Simple, Powerful Workflow

1

Set Your Project Scope

Select content for localization, such as UIs or documentation. Personalize your agent if needed. Smartcat’s AI understands various file formats and multilingual standards.

2

Initiate AI Translation

The AI agent scans your files and extracts text. It applies translation memory and performs quality checks, all matched to your product's tone and terminology.

3

Refine, Improve, and Deploy

Publish translations or invite human reviewers for a final polish. Each correction trains the agent, making your next translation of technical documents even faster.

Your AI Partner for Technical Document Translation

Product

Development

Documentation

Training

Ensure Global Product UI Consistency

Deliver localized products for every user. You don't have to slow down your feature release schedule.

Localize product text

Cynthia Gibbs

Learning Service Manager

“We can quickly get things translated into whatever language we need and make our content accessible to our audiences.”

"From the moment the English content is published to the moment the localized version is published happens in half the time than it did before."

Nadia Anagnostopoulou

The Choice of Global Technology Leaders

9.6/10

Ease of Setup

9.3/10

Ease of Use

1,000+

Global Corporate Clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

Proven Results for Global Product Teams

+30%

ROI

Achieved through centralized, automated workflows for technical document translation.

31+

hours of work saved monthly

Decrease repetitive manual tasks. Improve the quality of your technical document translations.

92%

faster turnaround

By using Smartcat AI agents instead of traditional language service providers.

Secure and Compliant Software for Translating Technical Documents

Smartcat secures your content with encryption at rest and in transit. We are Service Organization Control II (SOC II) certified and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant. Role-based access and private glossaries protect your data.

Ready to Globalize Your Technical Content?

Smartcat AI Agents are here to help. Accelerate your multilingual software development and the translation of technical documents with total confidence.

Your Questions About Technical Document Translation

What are Smartcat AI Agents?

Smartcat AI Agents are specialized AI systems for complex content workflows. This includes software localization and technical document translation. They learn from human feedback to adapt to your specific terminology and formatting needs.

How does Smartcat ensure high-quality translations?

Our platform uses adaptive AI that improves with every project. Human reviewers correct translations, and the AI learns from these changes. This ensures better consistency and accuracy for every translation of technical documents over time.

How does Smartcat combine AI and human expertise?

Smartcat provides a collaborative space, the Smartcat Editor. Here, AI-generated translations can be reviewed and polished by human experts. This feedback loop continuously trains the AI, improving both speed and quality.

Which file formats do you support for technical document translation?

Smartcat supports over 80 file formats. This includes all major formats for software development and technical documentation, such as:

  • JSON, XML, YAML

  • RESX, STRINGS, PO, XLIFF

  • CSV, Excel, and more

This allows for seamless content extraction and reintegration into your workflow.

Can Smartcat integrate with our development tools?

Yes. Smartcat offers pre-built integrations for tools like GitHub, GitLab, Figma, and Contentful. You can also use our API to connect to your own environment. This allows you to translate technical documents without disrupting your development cycle.

How secure is the Smartcat platform?

Smartcat is SOC II certified and GDPR compliant. We encrypt all your content both at rest and in transit. You can use role-based access controls to define who can view or edit content, ensuring your data remains secure.

Can Smartcat handle both UI text and technical documentation?

Yes. Our platform is designed for both. The Software Localization Agent and our document tools work together. This ensures consistency across all your user-facing content, from UI strings to the translation of technical documents.

What industries benefit most from Smartcat AI Agents?

Smartcat is ideal for industries like SaaS, e-learning, healthcare, and manufacturing. Any industry that requires frequent updates, multilingual documentation, or compliance-driven content workflows can achieve a high return on investment.

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