Freelance Translator Templates
Rate your work by the word, not by guesswork — projects, language pairs, and CAT-tool discounts, all tracked together.
| Client | Pair | Words | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian Legal | EN → FR | 3,200 |
| 2 | Kanto Studios | JP → EN | 6,450 |
| 3 | Ostberg & Co. | SV → EN | 1,880 |
Four systems for four different jobs
Each one is a standalone spreadsheet — use one or use all four together.
Project & Rate Tracker
Every project logged by client, language pair, rate, and due date — so you always know what’s owed and what’s next.
| Client | Pair | Due | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian Legal | EN→FR | Aug 4 |
| 2 | Kanto Studios | JP→EN | Aug 9 |
- ✓ Project log by client and language pair
- ✓ Per-word and per-hour rate columns
- ✓ Due-date sorting
CAT-Tool Discount Calculator
Enter your word count and match percentages — the fuzzy-match and repetition discounts calculate automatically.
| Match Type | Words | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New words | 3,200 | $0.14 |
| 2 | 85-99% match | 600 | $0.08 |
- ✓ Fuzzy-match tiered discount formulas
- ✓ 100% match and repetition handling
- ✓ Per-project total auto-calculated
Client & Language Pair Database
Contact details, specialties, and project history for every client — organized by the language pairs you work in.
| Client | Pairs | Projects | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian Legal | EN↔FR | 12 |
| 2 | Kanto Studios | JP→EN | 5 |
- ✓ Client contact and specialty log
- ✓ Language-pair filtering
- ✓ Past-project history per client
Invoice Generator
Auto-filled invoices pulled straight from your project log — word count, rate, and total calculated for you.
| Item | Qty | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translation EN→FR | 3,200 wds | $448 |
| 2 | Rush fee | 25% | $112 |
- ✓ Auto-filled from the project tracker
- ✓ Per-word, per-hour, and flat-fee support
- ✓ Multi-currency line items
Why a spreadsheet, not another login
SaaS tools are great until the price triples or the company shuts down. A spreadsheet just keeps working.
You own it, forever
No subscription cutoff, no data export scramble. It’s a file on your computer, not a rented seat.
Runs where you already are
Opens straight in Excel or Google Sheets — nothing new to log into, nothing new to learn.
Edit anything, anytime
It’s your formula, not our roadmap. Rename a column, add a tab, make it yours.
Common questions
Does the discount calculator work with Trados, MemoQ, or Smartcat match categories?
Can I track multiple language pairs per client?
Is there a version for interpreters, not just translators?
Does the invoice template handle multiple currencies?
Pick a translator template. Open the sheet. Start today.
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