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Deadline tomorrow? We prioritise your order and deliver up to 3 working days faster than standard. The quality stays identical: the same specialist translators, the same ISO processes, just faster.
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- Service: Prioritised handling of your specialist translation, MTPE, transcription or certified translation. All subject fields, all languages.
- Speed: Express: up to 1.5 working days faster. Super-Express: up to 3 working days faster than standard.
- Cost: Express: +50% on the standard price. Super-Express: 2× the standard price. Subject field and language have no effect on the surcharge.
- Quality: Identical to standard. The same specialist translators, ISO 17100, the same review steps.
What is an express translation?
Priority handling, same process
An express translation is the same specialist translation, from the same native speakers, to the same ISO standards. The difference: your order is moved to the front of the processing queue. Our translators start work straight away.
tolingo has a network of over 6,000 specialist translators across different time zones. That lets us staff orders at the weekend or in the evening too, without any single translator having to work under time pressure. The quality stays identical.
Express or Super-Express?
Two speed tiers, transparent prices
Both options can be booked as an add-on to any tolingo service. The surcharge is calculated as a percentage of the standard price for your translation.
High priority. Your order is moved forward and delivered up to 1.5 working days faster than standard.
Request express translationTop priority. Your translators start immediately. Delivery up to 3 working days faster than standard.
Request Super-ExpressExpress for every tolingo service
Combine it with any service and subject field
Express and Super-Express work as a prioritisation option on top of any tolingo service. You can combine either variant with any of our services:
Contracts, technical documentation, clinical studies, marketing copy. Learn more
Machine pre-translation plus human post-editing for large volumes. Learn more
Transcribe audio and video files and, if you like, translate them too. Learn more
Sworn translators can deliver express too. Digital by email, hard copy by post. Learn more
Express is available for all 220+ language combinations and all subject fields, from technical documentation and contracts to medical texts. Software localisation and glossary creation benefit from the prioritisation as well.
Urgent order?
Send us your documents. We'll put together a quote with an express option, price and a binding delivery date.
Free · No obligation · Reply in ~10 minutes (within business hours)Why express keeps the same quality
Priority handling, steady pace
At tolingo, native-speaker specialist translators do the work, whether you book express or not. Our network of over 6,000 translators across different time zones makes it possible to staff orders faster, without any single translator having to work under time pressure. The ISO-certified review steps (terminology check, completeness check, quality control) apply exactly as they do for standard orders.
If you like, you can also combine express with editing (four-eyes principle). In that case the express surcharge is calculated on the total price including editing.
When express is the right choice
Typical situations where clients book express
Express isn't needed for every project. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether your timeframe calls for prioritisation or whether the standard service is enough. Typical express scenarios:
- Product launch with a fixed date
The website translation and product copy have to be live in five languages by the deadline. Express makes sure all language versions are ready in time.
- Short-notice contract signing
A contract has to be ready in English and French by Friday. Super-Express delivers in 2 to 4 working days.
- Regulatory deadline
Approval documents, clinical study reports or CE documentation have to be filed by an authority's deadline.
- Trade-fair preparations
Presentations, catalogues and brochures have to be ready in good time before the stand goes up. Layout adaptation included.
Urgent? We can help.
Describe your project and your deadline. We'll tell you whether express is needed and what it costs.
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Quote within ~10 minutes (within business hours)
Describe your project and your deadline. We'll get back to you within ~10 minutes (within business hours) with a quote that compares the standard and express delivery dates. You can also just ask for a call back.
Glossary
Terms around express translations
- Express translation
- Prioritised handling of a translation order. The order is moved forward in the queue and staffed faster by translators in suitable time zones. The translation method and quality check stay identical to the standard service.
- Super-Express
- The fastest delivery option at tolingo. The order gets top processing priority and starts immediately. Delivery up to 3 working days faster than standard, surcharge: 2× the standard price.
- ISO 17100
- International standard for translation services. It governs translator qualifications, the translation process and quality assurance. At tolingo it applies to both standard and express orders.
- Terminology management
- Systematic upkeep of specialist terms across all projects. On express orders too, the client's existing terminology database is taken into account to deliver consistent translations.
Frequently asked questions about express translation
Answers to the key questions
How fast do I get my express translation?
Express delivers up to 1.5 working days faster than the standard service, Super-Express up to 3 working days faster. The exact delivery date depends on text length, language combination and add-on services. Every quote includes a binding delivery date.
Is an express translation lower in quality?
No. Express is a prioritisation option, and the translation method is the same. The same native-speaker specialist translators work to the same ISO 17100 processes. Your order is simply moved forward in the queue.
What does an express translation cost?
Can I book express for any document type?
Yes. Express is available for every kind of text: technical documentation, contracts, marketing copy, certified translations, transcriptions and more. MTPE orders can be prioritised with express too.
Which languages are available for express?
All 220+ language combinations. Because our network includes translators across different time zones, we can offer express even for less common languages.
Can I upgrade to express later?
In many cases yes, as long as the work isn't finished yet. Contact us as early as possible by email or phone. We'll check whether prioritisation is still possible and adjust the quote accordingly.
Do I really need express, or is standard enough?
That depends on your deadline. We'll advise you honestly: if the standard service can deliver in time, we'll tell you so. We give you the delivery date for both standard and express side by side in the quote, so you can compare.
How do I order an express translation?
The fastest way is the express form on this page. Alternatively by email or phone. Tell us your deadline and we'll recommend the right option. For individual documents, you can also order directly in the web shop with the express option.