Smartling Connector for Language Ops

Overview

Smartling is a solid cloud TMS, especially for tech companies and software localization. The Language Ops connector extends your Smartling capabilities with advanced LQA, additional format support, and multimedia services that Smartling doesn’t offer natively.

Why Use This Connector?

Smartling handles web and app content well. The connector fills the gaps:

• Cross-lingual LQA that goes beyond Smartling’s checks
• Additional format support for non-web content
• Video localization with dubbing and lip-sync
• LLM enhancement for creative content

Complementary capabilities, not replacement.

Integration Methods

XLIFF-Based Exchange

Simple and reliable:

1. Export jobs from Smartling as XLIFF
2. Process through Language Ops
3. Apply LQA, LLM enhancement, or format conversion
4. Return to Smartling

No API access required.

API Integration

For automated workflows:

• Sync with Smartling jobs via API
• Webhook-triggered processing
• Automated quality gates
• Status callbacks

Works with Smartling’s API infrastructure.

Proxy Workflow Enhancement

Smartling’s translation proxy handles web content. Language Ops adds:

• Pre-publish quality checks
• LLM polish for marketing sections
• Consistency verification
• Cultural review

Use Cases

Quality Assurance Enhancement

Smartling QA catches obvious issues. Language Ops catches subtle ones:

• Mistranslations that pass automated checks
• Meaning drift in longer content
• Cross-document consistency issues
• Cultural appropriateness concerns

A second layer of quality before publishing.

Non-Web Content

Your website uses Smartling. Your other content needs translation too:

• InDesign marketing materials
• PDF documentation
• Video subtitles and dubbing
• Legacy document formats

Route through Language Ops for the formats Smartling doesn’t handle well.

Marketing Content Enhancement

Smartling translates marketing copy. Language Ops enhances it:

• LLM post-editing for fluency
• Cultural adaptation
• Brand voice preservation
• Creative localization

The difference between translation and true localization.

Video Content

Smartling is text-focused. For video:

• Extract text content from Smartling projects
• Create dubbing scripts
• Professional voice recording
• AI lip synchronization
• Complete video delivery

End-to-end multimedia localization.

Technical Integration

Workflow Options

Serial Processing: Smartling → Export → Language Ops → Import → Smartling

Parallel Processing: Text content → Smartling Video content → Language Ops Merged delivery

Quality Gate: Smartling translation → Language Ops QA → Approve/Reject → Publish

API Compatibility

Language Ops API complements Smartling’s:

• RESTful endpoints
• Webhook support
• OAuth authentication
• Similar patterns for developer familiarity

File Formats

Smartling export → Language Ops processing:

• XLIFF (all jobs)
• JSON (string resources)
• CSV (simple content)
• Custom formats (via conversion)

Getting Started

1. Schedule a consultation - Assess your needs
2. Map workflows - Where does Language Ops add value?
3. Configure integration - XLIFF exchange or API
4. Pilot project - Test with real content
5. Production rollout - Integrate into standard workflow

Technical Details

Smartling Requirements:

• Any Smartling plan with export capability
• API access for automation
• Webhook access for event-driven workflows

Language Ops Requirements:

• Active subscription
• API access for automation

Pricing

Connector functionality included. Pay for services:

• LQA processing volume
• LLM enhancement usage
• Multimedia localization
• Format conversions

Predictable, usage-based pricing.

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Exploring Full Alternatives?

If Smartling’s web focus is limiting you, explore Language Ops as a Smartling alternative for a more flexible solution.