ISO 18587 Post-Editing Machine Translation

What is ISO 18587?

ISO 18587 is the international standard that provides the requirements for full post-editing of machine translation output. It includes an annex that describes a light post editing of machine translation output service.

It provides requirements for the process of full, human post-editing of machine translation output and post-editors’ competences.

ISO 18587 Certification for Post-Editing Machine Translation Output.

Who is ISO 18587 for?

ISO 18587 is applicable to Translation Service Providers (TSPs), their clients, and post-editors. It is only applicable to content processed by MT (Machine Translation) systems.

ISO 18587 is used in translation supply chains to assure quality or output.


How do I get ISO 18587 Certification?

Assurco provides ISO 18587 certification through our joint-venture with the Association of Translation Companies (ATC): ATC Certification.

Through ATC Certification we have access to industry expert auditors who have a deep understanding of the standard.