Estimate Work for Translated Illustration Labels

Estimate translated illustration work from the actual label inventory and the editability of each asset. Separate translation drafting, language review, label placement, and any necessary image regeneration. A figure with only a few words can still require substantial work if the wording is embedded in artwork or connected to several instructions and captions.

Inventory every text-bearing asset

List figures containing labels, legends, embedded headings, or other wording. Include text that appears inside a screenshot or generated illustration rather than only in the manuscript's editable caption fields. Record which language edition needs each asset and whether the same figure appears more than once.

Connect every label to its meaning in the book. A short word can be ambiguous without the surrounding explanation, so a bare list of strings may not provide enough context for translation. Keep the figure identifier and relevant passage available when estimating the information each request must include.

Separate editable labels from flattened artwork

Identify which labels can be changed directly and which are part of a flattened image. The two cases can require different production steps. Do not assume that translating a few words is the only work needed to deliver the new figure.

Inspect the source files before planning regeneration. An editable text layer may already exist in a design document even when the exported image appears flattened. Recovering that source can preserve accepted artwork and reduce unnecessary recreation, but locating and testing it still belongs in the estimate.

Define the translation and review unit

Group labels by the context needed to translate them accurately. A legend and its diagram may belong in one review unit, while unrelated figures should not be combined merely to fill a large request. Include the terminology already accepted for the language edition.

Use a representative sample to measure both AI processing and human review. Check whether the proposed wording matches the manuscript and remains clear at the required length. A fluent translation that uses a different term from the chapter may create additional corrections across the figure, caption, and explanation.

Test how the translated wording fits

Place the reviewed sample text into the intended layout. Different word lengths can affect leader lines, label boxes, spacing, and the balance of the figure. Estimate this fitting work separately from the translation request rather than assuming the original geometry remains suitable.

For example, a compact label beside a small component may no longer fit without obscuring the feature. The solution might be a numbered key, a revised arrangement, or a shorter accepted term. Decide through review rather than automatically shrinking the text until it becomes difficult to read.

Limit regeneration to the assets that need it

Identify which figures genuinely require new base artwork and which only need text or layout changes. Regenerating an accepted diagram can introduce new object or geometry errors that require another full review. Include those consequences when comparing approaches instead of treating a new image as a free replacement for precise editing.

If generation is used, record the actual request structure and current provider pricing assumptions. Include reference inputs, retries supported by the sample, and the review needed to confirm that unchanged instructional details remain intact. Do not estimate the entire task from label word count alone.

Reconcile the multilingual set before completion

Check accepted terms across labels, captions, legends, and the manuscript. Confirm that each language edition receives the correct asset and that the production record distinguishes alternatives clearly. A well-translated figure can still fail the task if the export selects the wrong language version.

Compare completed work with the estimate, including fitting corrections and assets that required a different approach than planned. Save the label inventory and accepted versions for later revisions. The useful planning result is a set of reviewed figures connected to the language edition, not simply a count of strings sent to a translation tool.