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General Translation Services

Accurate, natural translation for letters, emails, reports, websites and everyday documents that do not need certification. Delivered by professional translators in more than 120 languages.

🌐120+ languagesArabic, English and many more
👩‍💼Professional translatorsHuman translation, not machine output
⚡Fast turnaroundShort texts often delivered same day
📄Your formatWord, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint and more

What is general translation?

General translation covers texts that need to be accurate and easy to read, but do not have to be stamped for an official authority. Examples include emails, letters, reports, articles, presentations and website content.

If your document will be submitted to an embassy, court, university or government office, you need a certified translation instead.

Every translation includes

  • Translation by a professional, native-level translator
  • A review of names, numbers and terminology
  • Formatting that matches your original file
  • Confidential handling of your documents
  • Free minor corrections after delivery

What we translate

Everyday content for individuals and companies.

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Letters & emails

Personal and business correspondence.

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Reports & presentations

Business reports, studies and slide decks.

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Articles & blogs

Articles, newsletters and online content.

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Forms & questionnaires

Surveys, forms and internal documents.

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Product information

Catalogues, product sheets and brochures.

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Books & documents

Longer documents and publications.

Have a file ready? Send it on WhatsApp for a quick price.

General, certified or specialised?

Choose the service that matches how the translation will be used.

General translationFor reading, sharing and everyday use
Certified translationFor embassies, courts and official bodies
Specialised translationLegal, medical, financial and technical files
Editing & proofreadingA second check of an existing translation

How it works

Online, fast and simple.

Send your file

Upload it or send it on WhatsApp with the target language.

Get your price

We reply with the price and delivery time.

Translate & review

A translator works on the text and checks the details.

Receive it

Get your translation by email or WhatsApp in your format.

Languages we translate

We translate between Arabic, English and more than 120 languages. The most requested are:

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How much does translation cost?

The price depends on the language pair, the length of the text, the subject and the deadline.

Send us the file and we will reply with an exact price. You can also read our guide on translation costs in Egypt.

Why clients choose COT

Over 30 years of experienceTranslation and language services in Cairo since 1992.
Specialist linguistsEach project goes to a linguist who works in that field and language pair.
Two-step quality checkA second linguist reviews the work before it is delivered.
Rated 4.8 on Google300+ client reviews on our Maadi office.

General translation FAQ

What is the difference between general and certified translation?

A general translation is accurate and readable but not stamped. A certified translation carries the translation office's stamp and signature and is required by embassies, courts and government bodies.

How fast can you translate my document?

Short texts can often be delivered the same day. Longer documents depend on their length and language, and we confirm the delivery time with your quote.

Do you use machine translation?

Our general translations are done by professional translators. Every translation is reviewed by a person before delivery, never sent straight from a machine.

Which file formats do you accept?

Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, images and most common formats. We return the translation in the same format where possible.

Which languages do you translate?

Arabic, English and more than 120 languages, including French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Turkish.

Is my document confidential?

Yes. Your files are handled only by the translators working on them and are never shared.

Get your translation

Send your file and we will reply with the price and delivery time.

Upload your fileWhatsApp: (+20) 111 176 0177operation@cottranslation.comOffices in New Maadi, Downtown and Mohandessein · Find a branch