Document DTP
Document DTP & Reconstruction
Pixel-perfect layout replication of translated documents. We rebuild every page so your Spanish output mirrors the English original — fiel al original, page for page.
What We Rebuild
When a translation is required to look identical to the source — for regulatory, legal, or branding reasons — we rebuild the deliverable as an editable Word file that mirrors the original page-for-page.
Who Needs DTP?
Regulatory submissions: COFEPRIS, EPA, OSHA, and ECHA filings often require the translated document to match the source layout exactly. A reformatted PDF is grounds for rejection.
Legal and notarial matters: Mexican notaries, courts, and registries frequently require translated documents to preserve the original pagination, signatures, and seals on the same page positions.
Corporate compliance: Multinational companies need bilingual contracts, internal policies, and HSE documents that match the source brand template — for audit and procurement readiness.
SDS for chemical commercialization: Importers and distributors of chemical products in Mexico must provide GHS-compliant SDS in Spanish that match the manufacturer's English source.
Academic submissions: Universities and credential evaluators expect translated diplomas to retain seals, ribbons, and signatures in their original positions.
Why Choose ELAN
Page-for-page fidelity
Every page in the Spanish output matches the English source. Same sections, same tables, same pagination, same signature blocks.
Editable Word delivery
Genuinely editable .docx — no flattened images, no scanned overlays. Your team can update or extend the content later.
Print-ready PDF
Each delivery includes a print-ready PDF rendered from the .docx, with embedded fonts and exact margins. Ready for filing or distribution.
Vendor-template aware
We have specific pipelines for SDS templates (Shell GSAP, Valero 3E), bank statements, notarial deeds, and other vendor-locked formats.
How It Works
- 1.Send the source PDF: Email or WhatsApp the original document. If you have a vendor template (SDS / bank / notarial), let us know and we'll route to the matching pipeline.
- 2.Get a flat-rate quote: Quoted by document type and complexity. SDS in standard formats are quoted within 30 minutes. Notarial deeds and complex contracts within 1 business hour.
- 3.Translate + rebuild: We translate the content and rebuild the layout in parallel. Final QC against the source PDF before delivery.
- 4.Delivery: Editable .docx + print-ready PDF delivered by email or shared via secure link. Source files (InDesign, etc.) on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What document types do you handle for DTP?
We rebuild safety data sheets (SDS/MSDS/HDS), legal contracts, notarial deeds, corporate presentations, technical manuals, academic certificates, and any document where the translated layout must mirror the original page-for-page.
What file formats can you deliver?
We deliver editable .docx and print-ready PDF as standard. We can also work with InDesign source files (.indd), PowerPoint (.pptx), and tagged PDFs when the source is provided.
How is DTP priced compared to plain translation?
DTP is quoted on top of the translation cost. Pricing depends on document complexity — number of pages, presence of tables, embedded images, multi-column layouts, and whether the source is editable or scanned. We provide flat per-document pricing on quote.
Do you handle SDS in the Shell GSAP or Valero 3E format?
Yes. We have specific pipelines for Shell/Equilon GSAP, Valero 3E, and other vendor-locked SDS templates. We match the EN PDF source page-for-page in the Spanish output, including section numbering, hazard pictograms, and footer pagination.
Can you guarantee 'fiel al original' (true to original) compliance?
Yes — and it's our default standard. Every page in the rebuilt .docx is checked against the source PDF for layout fidelity, page-count match, and signature/seal placement. We deliver only when the rebuild is page-for-page identical.
Need pixel-perfect Spanish layout?
Send us your source PDF and we'll quote a fully rebuilt, fiel-al-original .docx + print-ready PDF.
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