Nitro — Human Translation Service

Nitro provides human translation services through a network of trusted professionals with a native-level command of the source and target languages. On average, they have been working with Nitro for 4.5 years, and their professional experience exceeds 10 years.

Translations in Nitro are performed by the same native-speaking professionals who work at Alconost. To get hired by the company, candidates must pass a portfolio review and complete a test. Each translation test is verified by an editor. Only 2.5% of applicants pass the test and can then work at Alconost.

Only those translators who demonstrate a consistently high standard of work are invited to work in Nitro.

Absolutely. When placing your order, you can leave comments for the translator and add images that will help them to better understand the context. Our service ensures smooth, direct communication with translators.

When submitting an order to Nitro, you can upload files or add third-party links to your web documents for translation.

Here are the file formats that are currently supported:

• Plain text
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• .strings (iOS)
• .json
• .html
• .txt

However, you can send files in any other format using the order form at https://alconost.com/order, in which case one of our managers will handle your files.

The payment options currently available in Nitro include:

• Credit card/debit card;
• Wire transfer;
• PayPal;
• Regular customers have the option of working on credit.

We’ll send you a receipt right to your e-mail as soon as we get your payment. You can also download an invoice from your personal account if needed. If you have any questions or require further assistance, feel free to contact us. We're here to provide you with the best solution.

Human translation rates can vary based on several factors. Because English is a widely spoken and often in-demand language, it might have lower rates compared to languages with fewer speakers or specific regional dialects. Additionally, the complexity of the language pair, the rarity of language combinations, and the expertise required can influence translation costs. Different languages may involve distinct linguistic challenges that affect the time and effort needed for an accurate translation. Economic factors, market demand, and the availability of skilled translators for each language pair also contribute to the variations in translation rates.

Yes, it is.

If you would like to place an order for your text to be proofread by a native speaker in Nitro, please make sure that the selected source and target languages are the same. For example, English → English [Proofreading].

A glossary is a list of terms specific to a particular subject area. For example, in business this might be the names of products and services; in gaming — the names of characters, locations, and items; and in app development — the captions of various interface elements.

Example: I want the company name Nitro to be translated from English to Japanese as Nitro (not “ニトロ”). In this case, I need to add two languages ​​to the glossary: ​​English and Japanese, and then add the term Nitro in both languages.

Using glossaries eliminates the need to provide comments for the translator about terminology. A glossary contributes to maintaining consistency in translated text across multiple orders and saves you time.

You can create one yourself on the Glossaries page, or upload in TBX format on your own. If you’ll have any problems, please contact us via email nitro@alconost.com or via live chat.

Translation memory (TM) is a repository of sentence pairs comprising source and target segments. This repository is based on your prior Nitro translations.

Translation memory enables the reuse of prior translations within a project. It accelerates the localization process for translators, ensuring consistency and enhancing the quality of translations. Besides, TM can be useful for you as well – you can go to your personal account and check it anytime for quick translation of the same phrases that you have used before.

If your order contains a piece of text that will match your TM, you’ll automatically get a 70% discount on the segment of translation matching to your TM.

To upload your TM, please send it to us in TMX format to nitro@alconost.com or via chat.

You can upload TM in the Translation Memory page in TMX format on your own. If you’ll have any problems, please contact us via email nitro@alconost.com or via live chat.

Yes!

Nitro has an API that has proven to be the ideal solution for quick tasks that require automation, such as translating ad copy, in-game or in-app texts, webpage content, and much more.

For now, aside from the plain text, Nitro API supports the following formats:

• HTML;
• JSON;
• .strings (for iOS).

Read the Nitro API documentation here: https://developer.nitro.alconost.com.

When it comes to other automation options, we can also assist you with setting up a platform to provide continuous localization management for your project. Learn more: https://alconost.com/en/localization/crowdin-alconost