Desktop Publishing and PDF Accessibility Services
Desktop publishing and PDF accessibility for translation agencies, companies, publishers and public institutions. Translated files are laid out in 40+ languages, PDFs are made accessible to PDF/UA and WCAG 2.1 AA, and projects are prepared so translation, layout and accessibility work together from the start.
Based in Berlin, with 20+ years in the translation industry and 10+ years in multilingual DTP. You're in direct contact with the specialist working on your files, from the first file check to final delivery.
per page starting rate for multilingual DTP in InDesign
languages, including right-to-left and CJK
years in the translation industry
Three core services
They're designed to work together: files prepared before translation, laid out in every language and, where required, delivered as accessible PDFs.
Multilingual DTP
Translated InDesign files laid out in 40+ languages, from right-to-left Arabic to CJK, from €4 per page.
- Layout for translated IDML and INDD files
- Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Hebrew and complex scripts
- Two revision rounds with your linguists included
PDF Accessibility
Accessible PDFs to PDF/UA-1 and WCAG 2.1 AA, including multilingual and right-to-left documents.
- Tags, reading order, alt text and language tagging
- Validated with PAC 2026 and the NVDA screen reader
- A remediation report with every delivery
Publishing Consulting
File preparation and workflow advice before translation starts, when fixing problems costs least.
- Source file review before translation
- Project scoping and rate assessment
- Workflow advice for multilingual projects
More design and layout work
How working together works
Send your files
Share the files, target languages or requirements, and your deadline. The Project Brief Generator helps you collect the details.
Free assessment
You receive the scope, any risks spotted in the files, a quote and a timeline.
Production and review
Layout or remediation is done, and you or your linguists review the result. Multilingual DTP includes two revision rounds.
Delivery
Final files arrive with packaged source files and, for accessibility work, a remediation report.
Each service describes its process in detail: see multilingual DTP and PDF accessibility.
40+ languages across all major scripts
Layout is possible in any language your translators or proofreaders can review. These are the script families covered most often:
- Latin-script languages
- Cyrillic
- Greek
- Georgian
- Arabic, Farsi, Urdu (RTL)
- Hebrew (RTL)
- Hindi
- Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Thai, Khmer, Burmese
See the full language list and typography rules
What clients and partners say
Onur was hands-down the best DTP expert we ever worked with. Detail-oriented, deadline-driven and a true problem-solver. We've done many complex design projects and he has always come up with creative solutions. He never misses a deadline — a must for tight deadlines and large-volume projects.
We especially appreciated that Onur approached the work as a true product partner, not only as a reviewer. His input helped us make better decisions and create a more natural and locally relevant experience for users in Türkiye.
Mr. Ilter proved to be a highly responsible and motivated person, able to handle short-term orders and high workload. He is always going the extra mile — something highly appreciated by us as well as our clients. I can highly recommend him at any time.
Onur handles our graphic design projects with great attention to detail and delivers them reliably on time. He also prepares our PDFs for print and digital publication and makes sure they are accessible, so our documents work for every reader.
Onur is highly accurate, reliable and responsive. We outsource regularly and are very satisfied with the services provided.
Fast and attentive delivery, always up for comments and reviews — makes it easy to work with.
Common questions
How much does it cost?
Multilingual DTP for InDesign files starts at €4 per page for each language version. PDF accessibility work and other file formats are quoted after a free assessment of the actual file. See how DTP rates are calculated by file format.
How long does a project take?
It depends on the file and the scripts involved. A well-prepared 30-page InDesign file can be laid out in a few hours, and right-to-left languages can double that. Every quote comes with a timeline.
Are revisions included?
Yes. Multilingual DTP includes two revision rounds and the final delivery. New text or amendments after final delivery may be quoted separately.
Which languages do you cover?
More than 40 languages, including right-to-left scripts and complex scripts such as Chinese, Japanese and Hindi. See the full language list.
Can you work under an NDA?
Yes. An NDA can be signed before any files are shared.
Guides from day-to-day project work
Practical guides on multilingual desktop publishing, PDF accessibility and document production.
Start with a free project assessment
Send your files and describe the project. You'll get pricing, a timeline and the technical requirements upfront.
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