The Problem
Tight budget, an internal document, or a legacy file that just needs to look “good enough”. But full-scale DTP feels like overkill.
And source files? Usually we don’t think about them until formatting chaos hits mid-project.
Our Solution
Two services. One goal: helping you get the quality you need without paying for what you don’t.
Offer Details
Light DTP
“Good Enough” Done Right
A streamlined DTP service for documents that don’t require pixel-perfect precision. We fix glaring layout issues, ensure text flows correctly, and make the document presentable without the full QA rigor of conventional DTP.
Perfect for
- Internal documents
- Drafts and working versions
- Budget-conscious projects
- Non-critical client communications
- Legacy files needing quick cleanup
What’s included
- Fixing obvious layout breaks and overlaps
- Ensuring text fits correctly
- Basic formatting consistency
- No multi-layer QA (single checkpoint)
What’s NOT included
- Complex design work
- Brand compliance checks
- Multiple revision rounds
- Pixel-perfect alignment
Source DTP
The Hidden Time & Money Saver
Cleaning up source files before translation to ensure maximum TM leverage, consistent formatting, and smooth project flow.
Why it matters
- Higher TM reuse:
Clean source = clean matches = lower translation costsDrafts and working versions - Faster turnaround:
No mid-project formatting surprises - Better quality:
Consistent source means consistent target - Fewer queries:
Translators spend time on words, not on deciphering broken files
What’s included
- Removing hidden formatting and artifacts
- Normalizing styles and tags
- Preparing files for optimal translation memory performance
- Fixing numbering, bullet points, and structural issues
The Multiplier effect
- One error in your source file doesn’t stay one error. In a 10-language project, it becomes 10 errors, each requiring time and money to fix
- Source DTP changes the math
- Fix the source once before translation. One small investment (typically 3–5% of project cost) and all 10 languages benefit from clean, consistent files
- Savings: 15–30% in TM leverage and rework
We had a 200-page manual with messy source files. After 6 hours of cleanup, TM leverage jumped 28%, translation costs dropped by $4,200, and we delivered two days early.
Prefer email? Simply write to sales@palexgroup.com with subject line “Light DTP” / “Source DTP” and we’ll take it from there.