Overview
Smartling is a solid cloud TMS, especially for tech companies and software localization. The LanguageOps 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:
- Export jobs from Smartling as XLIFF
- Process through LanguageOps
- Apply LQA, LLM enhancement, or format conversion
- 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. LanguageOps adds:
- Pre-publish quality checks
- LLM polish for marketing sections
- Consistency verification
- Cultural review
Use Cases
Quality Assurance Enhancement
Smartling QA catches obvious issues. LanguageOps 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 LanguageOps for the formats Smartling doesn’t handle well.
Marketing Content Enhancement
Smartling translates marketing copy. LanguageOps 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 → LanguageOps → Import → Smartling
Parallel Processing: Text content → Smartling Video content → LanguageOps Merged delivery
Quality Gate: Smartling translation → LanguageOps QA → Approve/Reject → Publish
API Compatibility
LanguageOps API complements Smartling’s:
- RESTful endpoints
- Webhook support
- OAuth authentication
- Similar patterns for developer familiarity
File Formats
Smartling export → LanguageOps processing:
- XLIFF (all jobs)
- JSON (string resources)
- CSV (simple content)
- Custom formats (via conversion)
Getting Started
- Schedule a consultation - Assess your needs
- Map workflows - Where does LanguageOps add value?
- Configure integration - XLIFF exchange or API
- Pilot project - Test with real content
- 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
LanguageOps 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.
Exploring Full Alternatives?
If Smartling’s web focus is limiting you, explore LanguageOps as a Smartling alternative for a more flexible solution.
Beta status
This connector is currently in beta. We are validating real-world workflows with early users before treating it as a fully supported production connector. If you want to use it, book a demo and we will confirm the right integration path for your setup.