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Seamless software experiences, worldwide.

Expand your software's reach and engage users globally with our expert translation and localization services.
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Your software, ready for the world.

Break into new markets and achieve global software success through expert translation and localization. Our team ensures your software is adapted for international users, maintaining functionality and cultural relevance. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from translation and localization to software testing and quality assurance.
RWS is trusted by
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Sony Music
DDI
Accenture
KONE
Linde MH
Leapmotor
NH Hotel Group
Ricoh
HP
Panasonic
Best Buy
Unilever
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Sony Music
DDI
Accenture
KONE
Linde MH
Leapmotor
NH Hotel Group
Ricoh
HP
Panasonic
Best Buy
Unilever

Expanding your software reach

Expanding your software reach

Want to launch your software in new markets? We'll help you reach a global audience by translating your software's user interface, documentation, and marketing materials into any language. 

We'll also adapt your software to meet the cultural and linguistic expectations of your target markets, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience for everyone.

A holistic approach to software localization

A holistic approach to software localization

Need a comprehensive localization strategy for your software? We'll develop a customized software localization strategy that aligns with your business goals and target audience. 

We also offer ongoing support and maintenance to ensure your software stays up-to-date and relevant in global markets, adapting to the latest trends and technologies.

The human touch in software localization

The human touch in software localization

Looking for more than just automated translation? At RWS, we understand that software localization requires a nuanced understanding of language, culture, and user experience. That's why we combine the power of human expertise with AI-powered tools to deliver high-quality, culturally nuanced software translations. 

Our approach ensures your software is linguistically accurate, functionally sound, and culturally appropriate, creating a seamless and engaging experience for users in every market.

Ensuring quality and functionality

Ensuring quality and functionality

We're committed to delivering software localization services that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our comprehensive approach ensures that your software not only functions flawlessly but also resonates with users across the globe. 

  • Expert linguists and in-country reviewers ensure your software is accurately translated and culturally adapted
  • Software engineers and localization specialists ensure your software functions seamlessly in every target market
  • Project managers oversee every aspect of your software localization project, ensuring timely delivery, efficient workflows, and rigorous QA testing
  • Streamlined processes and technology-driven solutions ensure timely delivery, every time
Case study

NETGEAR achieves global growth with localization services and technology

Our services and technologies help NETGEAR’s localization team of three deliver more with the same people.
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Ready to globalize your software?

Our team of software translation experts is here to understand your challenges, answer your questions, and help you achieve your global software goals.

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Software localization: Frequently asked questions

Software localization adapts your software – including user interfaces, documentation and supporting materials – to different languages, cultures and regional requirements. Effective localization improves global usability, enhances user experience, drives adoption and ensures your software is compliant and competitive across diverse markets. RWS expertly localizes software, enabling seamless international user experiences.
Translation converts software text from one language to another. Localization goes deeper, adapting software culturally and contextually – including interfaces, images, icons, date/time formats, currency and documentation. RWS ensures culturally relevant localization, allowing your software to resonate authentically and deliver exceptional user experiences worldwide.
RWS’s software localization process includes internationalization assessments, translation of user interface (UI), documentation and online help, cultural adaptation, functional and linguistic testing, regional customization and comprehensive quality assurance. Our end-to-end localization approach guarantees seamless functionality, usability and regulatory compliance for all targeted global markets.
Localized software significantly enhances usability and user satisfaction by providing intuitive experiences tailored specifically to users' linguistic, cultural and technical expectations. Clear, localized interfaces reduce learning curves, minimize user frustration and increase engagement and customer satisfaction – ensuring successful global adoption and business growth
Yes. RWS specializes in localizing software across all platforms, including mobile apps (iOS android), desktop applications (Windows, Mac), web-based platforms, SaaS products and enterprise software systems. We ensure functionality, cultural accuracy, technical compatibility and exceptional user experiences regardless of platform, enabling seamless global usage.
RWS employs rigorous linguistic testing, functional testing and quality assurance across multiple languages and platforms. Our specialized teams ensure translated software remains fully functional, user-friendly, culturally accurate and technically compatible, providing seamless experiences and robust performance for global users.
Yes, RWS provides ongoing localization support, updates and maintenance for your software products. Our continuous localization services seamlessly integrate with your development cycles, ensuring timely updates, consistent quality, accurate terminology management and rapid deployment of new features to global users.
Starting your software localization journey with RWS is easy – contact our specialists today. Our team will assess your software localization needs, clearly outline processes and timelines, provide transparent pricing and guide you step – by – step. We'll tailor our approach specifically to your software's requirements, ensuring successful global deployment.