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Translation & localisationGemini for translation & localisation
Google DeepMind's natively multimodal model family, deeply integrated into Workspace, with a very large context window.
Gemini is strong in native multimodality: text, image, audio, video and a very large context window; that suits producing a first translation draft and machine pre-translation (post-editing).
- GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
- GDPR: Strong
- QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
- 1527Elo, independent
- Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
- 8,6
- Entry price
- $0
What Gemini does in translation & localisation
- Create a first translation draft and machine pre-translation (post-editing)
- Keeping terminology and house style consistent with term bases and translation memories
- Rolling out and maintaining multilingual websites, apps and software
- Translate documents, subtitles and manuals while preserving formatting
- Natively multimodal: text, image, audio, video
- Very large context window
- Deep Google Workspace integration
- Enterprise options via Vertex AI
Gemini has a well-published GDPR profile and, with the right business settings, is genuinely usable in translation & localisation.
Confidentiality and GDPR
GDPR: StrongClient source documents often contain personal data or trade secrets: never use the free consumer version of a translation tool for client material. Require a data processing agreement, check that your texts are deleted after translation and not used for training, and choose EU hosting where possible. Many translation contracts and NDAs with end clients prohibit passing texts to third parties without consent, so document which MT engine you use. And stay responsible for the content: AI translations read fluently but can reverse figures, negations and legal nuances.
Via Vertex AI, processing can be pinned to EU regions (including the Netherlands). Enterprise data is not used for training; the free consumer app offers fewer guarantees (though stricter policies apply for the EU/EEA).
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Questions about Gemini for translation & localisation
- Is Gemini suitable for translation & localisation?
- Yes. Gemini is strong in native multimodality: text, image, audio, video and a very large context window, which suits translation & localisation well. Always assess the specific task and keep a professional in the loop.
- May I put confidential data into Gemini?
- Client source documents often contain personal data or trade secrets: never use the free consumer version of a translation tool for client material. Require a data processing agreement (DPA), check that your texts are deleted after translation and not used for training, and choose EU hosting where possible. Many translation contracts and NDAs with end clients prohibit passing texts to third parties without consent, record which MT engine you use. And remain responsible for the content: AI translations read fluently but can reverse figures, negations and legal nuances. Via Vertex AI, processing can be pinned to EU regions (including the Netherlands). Enterprise data is not used for training; the free consumer app offers fewer guarantees (although stricter policies apply to the EU/EEA).
- How much does Gemini cost?
- There is Free ($0), Google AI Plus (€4.99 / month), AI Pro (€21.99 / month), AI Ultra (from €99.99 / month), Workspace / API (per seat / per token). Check current prices on the official site.
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