Quotes and estimates

Calculate your own estimate
Consult the detailed table on the rates page to create an estimate for your work.

Request a quote
Send the document by one of the means below and we will send you a quote (for jobs by the word) or an estimate (hourly billings). Specify the service(s) required and the deadline. We would like to remind you of our guarantee of confidentiality.

• Electronic files up to 10 Mb: by .
• Electronic files exceeding 10 Mb: phone first for an alternative email address.
• Hardcopies: scan and , or send by regular mail. Formatting charges may apply.

If you do not wish to email the file for reasons of confidentiality, the information below for a preliminary estimate.

• Required service (translation, editing, writing, etc.)
• Deadline
• Type of document (technical report, scientific article, business website, etc.)
• Number of words (calculate the list of references separately)
• Whether you are paying from a researcher account
• Document format (doc, xls, html, ppt, jpg, etc.)
• Extra work required (tables, figures, references, formatting, etc.)

Accepted file formats
Please ensure your files are PC-compatible.

• doc, wpd, rtf, txt
• cdr, psd, ai, eps, swf
• pdf, jpg, gif, png, eps, tiff, bmp, etc.
• html, htm
• mpeg, mp3, avi, wav, aiff, dv, realplayer, quicktime, etc. (for transcripts)

Software

• Microsoft
  • Word 2000
  • Excel 2000
  • PowerPoint 2000
• Corel
  • WordPerfect Office v.12
  • Corel DRAW v.11
  • Corel PHOTO-PAINT v.11
• Macromedia
  • Dreamweaver MX v.6
• Adobe
  • Acrobat 6
  • Distiller 6
• Video and audio software, DVD player (for video or radio transcriptions)