Doc3™ is a new and free online CAT tool from idioma®, an international translation service provider for freelance translators and others looking for a cost-effective tool in the field of localization. The tool contains everything a professional CAT (Computer Aided Translation) tool should have to translate a wide range of documents professionally. Like many other applications today, Doc3 offers the basic features for free and can be upgraded with a paid subscription ($15/month) if needed.
Where does Doc3 come from?
The tool is provided by idioma, an international translation service provider. According to the idioma website, the professional CAT tool solution Doc3 was spun off from an internal CAT tool and resulted from 40 years of experience creating and delivering technical translations. The idea is to offer a free CAT tool that can process all common file formats and is accessible to anyone with an internet connection.
What does the free version offer?
The free version of Doc3 offers all the essential functions a CAT tool should offer. To use the tool, you need to create an account. This simple process only takes a minute and requires a minimum of basic information from you. You can then create a project by entering some information (e.g., project name, deadline), selecting the source and target languages, and uploading local translation memories (TMs) and local glossaries. Once the project is created, Doc3 performs an integrity check, segmentation, and pre-translation. You can open the editor and start translating as soon as this is complete. If you opt for the free version, you should bear in mind that you can only work on one project at a time.
What does the upgrade offer?
If you’re willing to pay the $15 per month for the subscription, you get everything you need to take your translation business to the next level. You get your private cloud storage and can run multiple projects simultaneously. The cloud storage also allows you to search your project history, reopen closed projects, and download TMX memories. Another feature is the proprietary MT engine, which supports over 20 European languages. Real-time quality assurance is also available to detect errors as you translate. With these and other features, you have a professional tool for all your needs.
Is Doc3 safe?
idioma emphasizes on its website that it adheres to the ISO 9001 quality management certification, and data control complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The same principles also apply to Doc3. And thanks to the use of cloud-hosted servers, translators worldwide can work in a highly secure environment that prevents data loss.
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Here is a list of other CAT tools you might like to check out: Across (desktop), Heartsome Translation Studio (desktop), MateCat (online), OmegaT (desktop), Smartcat (online), Wordfast Anywhere (online).
