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Machine Translation Online CAT tool

Getting started

The CAT tool is designed for translating and reviewing documents in a structured, segment-based environment. It supports machine translation, translation memory, and terminology search within a single workspace.

Access the CAT Tool​

Open CAT tool from the main navigation menu. The My projects page displays all active and completed projects.

Create a Project​

  1. Select New project.
  2. Define the source and target language.
  3. Upload a supported file (maximum 25 MB).
  4. Click Create project.

After creation, you can start translating immediately or configure translation settings.

Translation Workflow Overview​

Each project follows this workflow:

  1. Configure translation (optional) – Select or create a model and glossary configuration.
  2. Translate segments – Edit translations segment by segment in the editor.
  3. Confirm segments – Confirmed segments are saved to Translation Memory.
  4. Download – Export the translated document when complete.

Editor Overview​

The editor displays:

  1. Source text (left column).
  2. Target text (right column).
  3. Translation suggestions from Machine Translation and Translation Memory.
  4. Formatting elements are represented as tags and must be preserved.

Supported File Formats​

You can upload files in the following formats: .doc, .docx, .docm, .xlsx, .pptx, .odt, .odp, .ods, .sxw, .rtf, .txt, .ttx, .htm, .html, .xhtml, .csv, .json, .srt, .xlf, .xlif, .xliff, .sdlxliff, .sdxlf, .pages, .pdf.

Data Handling​

  • Projects are stored in your workspace.
  • Confirmed segments update your Translation Memory.
  • Deleting a project permanently removes its data.