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End-to-End Multilingual DTP Production
Founded in 1978 and proudly based in Houston, Texas, Omni provides multilingual desktop publishing (DTP) through our in-house production studio.
DTP can form part of a fully managed translation project or be provided as a standalone service when you already have translated content and need specialist production support.
Keeping production in-house gives your project team direct access to the people responsible for preparing and formatting your files. For translation projects, our production team can work as part of the same managed workflow, alongside project management and specialist linguists.
Whether you need DTP alongside translation or simply need finished multilingual copy placed into your existing files, we can tailor the production workflow around your requirements.
Our translation workflows support formats including Word, PDF, PowerPoint, complex engineering drawings, and InDesign, with DTP and file preparation available when required.
DTP and Production for Your Files
Projects we can support include:
- Technical manuals
- eLearning courses
- Training materials
- Presentations
- Annual reports
- Brochures
- Catalogs
- Marketing materials
- Engineering drawings and technical files
- Multilingual multimedia projects
- Standalone DTP services
- Translation and DTP workflows
- Adobe InDesign files
- Interleaf
- PDFs
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- CorelDRAW
- QuarkXPress
- PageMaker
- Other multilingual files requiring layout adaptation, formatting, file preparation, or final production checks
xFer: Omni’s Copy Transfer Process
For design-heavy multilingual projects, Omni has developed xFer, our proprietary copy transfer process. xFer is designed to reduce the manual work involved in transferring translated copy between the source application and the translation and review process while preserving the design integrity of the original material.
The process works by exporting copy from the native application, such as InDesign, Visio, or Photoshop, into a text-based encoded file.
Your content can then be translated and verified in Microsoft Word and sent to you for review and approval. Once approved, the copy is integrated back into the native application.
xFer significantly reduces the man-hours spent on production and helps maintain design consistency between the original and localized materials.
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Built on Long-Term Partnerships
Founded in 1978, Omni has decades of experience helping organizations manage their language and multilingual production requirements. Today, we remain a full-service language service provider, combining established expertise with dedicated, personal support.
Our in-house DTP and production capabilities are part of our long history. Whether you need desktop publishing as part of a broader localization workflow or you need dedicated production support, our team can prepare files, format, adjust layouts, and provide production support across multiple file types.
We also support translation, interpreting, multimedia, and other language requirements, giving clients the option to bring multiple services into a managed project when needed.
We take the time to understand your project and provide practical guidance around the services that fit your requirements. Our approach has helped us build lasting client relationships, with more than 80% of our clients having worked with us for over 10 years.
FAQs
What is desktop publishing?
Desktop publishing, otherwise called DTP, is the process of using specialist software to create and format page layouts that combine elements such as text and images.
DTP is used to produce materials for print and digital use, including brochures, presentations, magazines, books, and other publications.
Why is DTP needed in translation?
When content is translated, the way the text fits and behaves within a document can change.
For example, translated text may expand or contract. Also, different languages and scripts can affect the original layout and create issues with line breaks, spacing, tables, graphics, and other elements.
Multilingual DTP addresses these formatting and layout issues after the translation is completed. The goal is for the final content to remain correctly presented in all language versions.
How experienced is Omni in multilingual DTP?
Omni has decades of experience delivering multilingual DTP as a core service.
Since 1978, we have supported design-heavy content across technical, commercial, and regulated industries from our studios.
Do you have in-house DTP studios?
Yes, we operate fully in-house DTP studios with Texas-based production teams.
Can you manage translation and DTP in a single workflow?
Yes, we can integrate translation and DTP into a single, coordinated workflow.
Can you provide DTP as a standalone service?
Omni offers multilingual DTP both as part of a full translation workflow and as a standalone service for clients who already have translated content.
Can you provide DTP support for eLearning and training content?
Yes, we can provide multilingual DTP support for eLearning and training materials, including course content, assessments, downloadable resources, and instructional documentation.
We can deliver DTP as part of our full eLearning localization process.
What file formats does Omni support for multilingual DTP?
We work with all major Mac and Windows applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, FrameMaker, Interleaf, Publisher, CorelDRAW, QuarkXPress, and PageMaker.
Can you manage large-scale or ongoing DTP programs?
Omni can support large-scale and ongoing multilingual DTP programs, including multi-language rollouts, recurring updates, and long-term production partnerships.
How do I get started with a multilingual DTP project?
To get started, contact our team to discuss your requirements. We will review your project and recommend the most effective approach.