Translation · German
German translation services
Expert German-English translation for audio, video and written content. Native linguists, three-step quality control and translations adapted to the timing your voice over or subtitles need.
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Every single detail is looked after.
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Jedes einzelne Detail wird berücksichtigt.
About German translation
German translation built for audiovisual content
At GoLocalise we offer expert German-English translation for a wide range of content types — from audio and video files such as interviews, advertisements, promotional videos and documentaries, to written material like websites, articles and press releases.
Our German translators preserve the tone, intent and nuance of your original content. For audiovisual projects we work with specialists who understand how to adapt a translation to match timing requirements for voice over, subtitles or animation scripts, using a dual-column format that keeps everything consistent and easy to follow.
Every German project is handled by native-speaking professionals fluent in both German and English, chosen for their experience in creative and audiovisual industries such as marketing, eLearning and media localisation.
Quality assurance
Three steps to high-quality translation
We use continuous quality control to monitor accuracy at every stage of a translation project — not just at the end.
Hand-picked translators
Skilled native translators are selected for your subject matter, not assigned at random. Each project is matched to a linguist with real experience in your sector.
Editing
A second translator edits the translated document in full, resolving any linguistic issues and checking the work against an appropriate subject-matter specialist.
Revision
The first translator runs a final check on edits, formatting and terminology, reviewing every line against the original so nothing is lost, added or left inconsistent.
Regional varieties
German varieties and regional nuances
German is spoken across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and parts of Belgium and Luxembourg. Each region has its own expressions, vocabulary, idioms and even grammar variations, which change how your content reads to a local audience.
Whether your project calls for Standard German (Hochdeutsch), Austrian German or Swiss German, we cast the translator to the market you are actually addressing, preserving the tone and intent of the original.
Varieties we cover
- Standard German (Hochdeutsch)
- Austrian German
- Swiss German
Areas of expertise
What we translate
We specialise in audiovisual translation — adapted for production, not generic document work.
Audiovisual translation and localisation
Documentaries, corporate videos, promotional material and training resources.
Voice over and dubbing scripts
Explainer videos, eLearning modules and animated content, adapted to the length of the original.
Subtitling and closed captioning
Subtitles for training video, international releases and accessibility projects.
App and video game localisation
Game dialogue, app interfaces and promotional trailers.
Marketing and advertising
Product advertising, digital campaigns and brand storytelling.
Corporate and educational
Employee training modules, online courses and instructional material.
Deliverables
How your German translation arrives
Dual-column script
Original and translation side by side, so anyone on your team can check the work line by line.
Timed for the edit
Scripts adapted to the length of the original, so the German read fits the picture without re-cutting.
Subtitle files
SRT, VTT, STL or TTML, timed to the frame and positioned around shot changes.
On-screen text
Captions and graphics translated and graphically edited, so the whole video works in German.
Translation rates
Professional German translation
Best for written material, scripts and single-language projects.
- Native subject-matter translator
- Full editing pass
- Final revision
- Dual-column delivery
A complete managed service when the translation feeds subtitles, voice over or dubbing.
- Everything in Translation
- Timing and adaptation
- Subtitle files or recording
- Dedicated project manager
Every project is quoted individually and backed by our Price Match Promise. Send us your files for an exact, no-obligation quote.
Trusted by global brands
We have used GoLocalise on a regular basis for projects in a number of languages. The service we receive is great. The team is always friendly and professional. The voiceovers we receive are of a very high quality and the turnaround is extremely quick. We are very happy to recommend GoLocalise to other businesses.
We’ve worked with the GoLocalise team on countless video projects and have always had the same consistent, great experience. Not only are they responsive and quick on turnaround, I can always trust the VO will be done right – they are always 100% clear with communication and ensure their talent is prepared to record by asking necessary questions upfront before recording. Highly recommended and will definitely work with them on future projects.
It was a pleasure to work with David and the team at GoLocalise. David gave me lots of help and advice, guiding me through my first subtitling project. He really knows his stuff! The experience was completely pain-free. I would not hesitate to recommend GoLocalise – outstanding work at a good price.
They’re reliable, adaptive and obsessed with quality. And while you can never be 100% guaranteed of perfection, you can be sure GoLocalise will go the extra mile to get it right every time. Whether that’s hiring extra resources, hopping on multiple calls or even changing their internal processes, they’ll do what it takes. We’ve worked with them now for over 5 years and we are truly thankful to have such a strong localisation partner for our business.
Related services
The rest of your German project
Most common questions
Both, though audiovisual work is our specialism. We translate interviews, advertisements, promotional videos, documentaries and training material, as well as websites, articles and press releases. For audio and video we work from a transcription and deliver a dual-column script that is ready for subtitling or recording.
Ready to start your German translation project?
Send us your script, video or audio and we’ll come back with an exact, itemised quote.
Professional voice over services for your audio and video productions
Voice over
- State-of-the-art studios
- Neumann microphones
- On-hand sound engineers
- 1,000+ voice actors
Translation
- 600+ languages and accents covered
- Tailored to your needs
- Stringent quality control
- Dedicated project managers
Subtitling
- Experienced subtitlers
- Industry-standard software
- Burn-in and graphic editing
- Open and closed captions
Transcription
- Improve accessibility
- Reach a wider audience
- Boost SEO and video views
- Maximise video engagement