Professional English to German translation services
XTM helps you translate and localise content from English to German quickly, accurately, and with full control.
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Why German translations matter for your business
Germany is Europe’s largest economy and a gateway to over 100 million German speakers worldwide. From Austria to Switzerland, German speaking markets offer huge opportunities for businesses who localise their content properly.
German consumers prefer content in their native language, even though many speak English well. Research shows 72% of consumers are more likely to buy products with information in their own language. When you translate from English to German you build trust, increase engagement and boost conversion rates significantly.
Whether you are in manufacturing, automotive, finance or technology, German translation helps your message reach local audiences. Germany’s strong digital infrastructure and high purchasing power makes German localisation a smart investment for any growth focused organisation.
Common challenges with English to German translation
German grammar is very different from English, especially with verb positioning and case systems. German has four grammatical cases that change how words appear in sentences. The language also has separable verbs and compound words that can span entire concepts.
Words that look similar between English and German often have different meanings. “Gift” means poison in German, “bald” means soon. These false friends can create embarrassing mistakes if not handled by experienced translators who understand both languages deeply.
Sectors like engineering, pharmaceuticals and legal services require precise German terminology that matches local standards and regulations. German technical writing is more formal and detailed than English equivalents, so requires careful adaptation rather than direct translation.
German creates new words by combining existing ones, resulting in famously long compound words. Translators must know when to break these down for clarity or maintain them for accuracy, depending on the context and audience.
Real results. Not just promises.
Businesses using XTM see faster turnaround times, fewer errors, and consistent quality across languages and channels.
50%
Reduction in translation errors
42%
Cost saving with machine translation
90%
Faster time-to-market

Translate English to German with XTM
Why are XTM’s translations better than others?
XTM Cloud uses automated quality assurance and linguistic checks to catch errors before they reach your audience. Our QA engine reviews every translation for spelling mistakes, inconsistent terminology, number mismatches, punctuation errors and formatting issues.
You can customise checks by project or client so your English to German translations always meet specific linguistic and regulatory standards without relying on manual review. This automated approach catches issues human reviewers might miss while speeding up the process.
Handle thousands of words daily across multiple projects with smart, scalable workflows. XTM Cloud automates time-consuming tasks like file preparation, task assignment and progress notifications. Teams can create templates for recurring project types, manage bulk translations in parallel and scale output without adding headcount.
Whether you’re localising a website, launching new product lines or managing global documentation, XTM adapts to your specific needs and growth requirements.
Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security from upload to delivery. XTM Cloud maintains ISO 27001 certification and supports features like single sign-on, two-factor authentication and IP-based access controls. Role-based permissions ensure each user can only access what they need for their specific tasks.
Comprehensive audit trails and activity logs support internal governance and compliance with industry regulations like GDPR, making XTM suitable for highly regulated industries.
XTM connects seamlessly with your CMS, marketing platforms, ecommerce tools and code repositories so translation is part of your content pipeline rather than a separate task. Out-of-the-box connectors and robust APIs let your teams push and pull content directly from tools like Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, GitHub and many others.
This integration reduces delays, avoids copy-paste errors and keeps localisation aligned with your publishing workflows.
Who uses our English to German translator?

- Localisation managers
Centralise all English to German projects in one place with complete visibility over timelines, costs and linguist performance. Track progress across multiple projects at once and generate detailed reports for stakeholders.
- Marketing teams
Create German campaigns that speak the local language and culture without compromising your brand tone. Maintain consistency across all German marketing materials while adapting messaging for local preferences and cultural nuances.
- Product managers
Deliver fully localised digital products with in-context previews, automated string management and version control. See exactly how your German translations will look in the final product before publishing.
- Development teams
Upload source files and download translated content from your codebase using our API. No more copy-paste and version mismatches.
- Life sciences
Localise regulated content like IFU, labelling and clinical documentation to EMA and MDR standards. Built-in workflows for review and approval.
Key features of XTM’s English to French translator
What documents can I translate?
XTM Cloud supports a comprehensive range of file formats and content types for English to German translation, giving you complete control over how your content gets localised, reviewed, and published.
Websites and digital content
Translate structured web content in formats like HTML, JSON, XML, and YAML while maintaining layout context. XTM’s visual previews and segment-level editing help linguists adapt content for German audiences without disrupting design or functionality.
Perfect for ecommerce sites, product landing pages, corporate websites, and multilingual portals that need to maintain consistent branding across markets.
Marketing materials
Localise high-impact marketing content including brochures, PowerPoint presentations, email campaigns, banners, and product descriptions. XTM preserves formatting and layout elements, ensuring your German content aligns visually and stylistically with your brand across all regions.
Technical documentation
Translate complex technical documents including user manuals, datasheets, standard operating procedures, and installation guides. XTM’s support for structured formats like DITA and its integrated terminology management ensures accuracy, consistency, and adherence to German industry-specific language requirements.
Legal and compliance content
Convert contracts, service agreements, privacy policies, and terms and conditions into compliant German equivalents. Linguists can reference approved legal glossaries while project managers use workflows to ensure proper legal review steps get followed.
Secure storage and comprehensive audit trails support your internal compliance requirements and regulatory obligations.
Life sciences documentation
Translate instructions for use, medical labelling, clinical trial protocols, and patient information leaflets with complete regulatory accuracy. XTM Cloud’s quality assurance, in-context previews, and compliance-ready workflows support MDR, EMA, and other European health regulations for the German market.
Software and application content
Localise software strings from desktop, mobile, and embedded applications. Translate resource files like .PO, .RESX, and .XLIFF with character count limits and context references to prevent truncation or misalignment in the German version.
Developers can push updates directly via our API for continuous localisation that keeps pace with development cycles.
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