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  This week, let us have a look at a tool that can streamline your workflow, increase productivity, and ensure accuracy and consistency in your translations. Ditto, a clipboard manager with a unique edge, has been gaining attention in the translation community. If you haven't explored Ditto yet, you are missing out on a software that could significantly enhance your translation work. In this article, we will delve into what Ditto is, how it works, and why it’s an indispensable asset for translators. What is Ditto? Ditto is an open-source clipboard manager that extends the capabilities of your standard clipboard. While the traditional clipboard allows you to copy and paste one item at a time, Ditto allows you to manage multiple clipboard entries, offering a history of everything you've copied. This might seem like a simple feature, but for translators, it’s a game-changer. The application is lightweight, easy to use, and integrates seamlessly into your workflow, regardless of th...

I recently purchased  CoTranslator AI , developed by Steven Bammel and Stanislav Okhvat, to explore how it can enhance a translator's workflow. This tool leverages the GPT API through well-crafted prompts, offering features like bilingual vocabulary extraction from text pairs, grammar and spell-checking, and the ability to create categorized prompt libraries. Key Features Customizable Prompts : CoTranslator AI allows you to create and organize prompts according to specific functionalities. These prompts can be reused for various projects, ensuring optimal efficiency when using ChatGPT. Vocabulary Extraction : Easily extract bilingual vocabulary, which is invaluable for managing specific terms. Automated Correction : Grammar and spell-check features are activated via prompts, allowing you to refine your texts without leaving the ChatGPT environment. Seamless Language Conversion : Convert content effortlessly between any two languages, and refine translations using various trai...

As a professional translator, I encounter the challenges of multilingual communication firsthand. Like many in my field, I turned to machine translation tools to assist with my work. Among the various options available, DeepL has quickly gained prominence, thanks to its ability to produce translations that are smooth and natural. However, despite its many strengths, it’s important to acknowledge that DeepL, like any technological tool, has its limitations.   DeepL: A Specialized NMT for Translation DeepL operates on a neural machine translation (NMT) model, specifically designed and trained to excel in the task of translating between different languages. Unlike more generalist translation tools, DeepL’s model is trained on vast datasets of bilingual text, which allows it to learn language correspondences with impressive precision. This model is finely tuned for translation, focusing on aspects like context understanding, linguistic nuances, and continuous improvement based ...

Tracking the Latest Trends in Translation Technology Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog dedicated to the fascinating world of translation technology! I am Jérémy Callier, a professional translator with nearly 10 years of experience and a lecturer at the University of Liège. Through this blog, I aim to share my insights, discoveries, and thoughts on the tools that are transforming our profession. A Constantly Evolving Profession Over the past decade, the landscape of translation has changed dramatically. Translation tools, commonly referred to as CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, have become essential. These tools not only make the translator’s job easier but also reinvent how we work. The Rise of New Technologies While traditional CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ remain foundational, the integration of new technologies is my passion. Here’s a brief overview of some of the cutting-edge developments in Translation: 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI...