# Localipsum

> Translation and localization agency founded in 1999, based in Rancho Cordova, California. Combines human linguistic expertise with AI-assisted workflows across 180+ languages, serving organizations in the United States and Latin America.

Localipsum is a boutique language services provider specializing in translation, localization, transcreation, and interpreting. The agency's core position is that technology should support human expertise rather than replace it. Work spans regulated and high-stakes contexts where accuracy carries consequences: patient consent forms, HR compliance materials, technical safety documentation, and multilingual research instruments.

Founder: Mónica Nainsztein
Location: 3249 Quality Drive, Suite 100, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, United States
Contact: hello@localipsum.com
Member of: American Translators Association (ATA)
Team size: 5-10
Clients include: Uber, Oxford University Press, NIH, Bezos Family Foundation, CalChamber, Girl Scouts, Virginia Commonwealth University, RR Donnelley, California Employers Association, Coastal Payroll Services

## Services

- [Human Translation](https://www.localipsum.com/services/human-translation): Translation performed entirely by professional human linguists, without machine translation in the workflow.
- [Human-Governed Translation](https://www.localipsum.com/services/ai-and-human-hybrid-translation): Hybrid workflow where AI assists and human linguists retain editorial control and final responsibility.
- [AI Translation and Post-Editing](https://www.localipsum.com/services/ai-translation-and-post-editing): Machine translation followed by human post-editing (MTPE) for high-volume content.
- [Certifiably Human](https://www.localipsum.com/services/certifiably-human): Verification that content was produced by human linguists.
- [Professional Interpreting](https://www.localipsum.com/services/professional-interpreting): Live interpreting for meetings, medical appointments, legal proceedings, and events.
- [Localization and Cultural Adaptation](https://www.localipsum.com/services/localization-and-cultural-adaptation): Adaptation of content for target markets beyond literal translation.
- [Multimedia Localization](https://www.localipsum.com/services/multimedia-localization): Subtitling, voiceover, and adaptation of audio and video content.
- [Multilingual Data Annotation](https://www.localipsum.com/services/multilingual-data-annotation): Labeling and annotation of multilingual datasets for machine learning applications.
- [Transcreation and Brand Messaging](https://www.localipsum.com/services/transcreation-and-brand-messaging): Creative adaptation of marketing and brand messaging so intent and tone carry across cultures.
- [Language Quality Assurance](https://www.localipsum.com/services/language-quality-assurance): Independent review and quality evaluation of existing translations.
- [Localization Program Management](https://www.localipsum.com/services/localization-program-management): Ongoing management of multilingual content programs.

## Industries

- [Healthcare and Life Sciences](https://www.localipsum.com/healthcare): Patient-facing materials, consent forms, and clinical documentation where accuracy affects patient safety.
- [HR and Legal Compliance](https://www.localipsum.com/hr-and-legal): Workforce communications and compliance materials for multilingual employee populations.
- [Multilingual Market Research](https://www.localipsum.com/multilingual-market-research): Survey instruments and research materials that must remain methodologically valid across languages.
- [Technology and AI](https://www.localipsum.com/technology-and-ai): Product localization integrated into release cycles.
- [Education and eLearning](https://www.localipsum.com/education-and-elearning): Course content and communications for students, families, and educators.
- [Manufacturing and Engineering](https://www.localipsum.com/manufacturing-and-engineering): Technical and safety documentation for multilingual operators.
- [Marketing and Creative Agencies](https://www.localipsum.com/marketing-and-creative-agencies): Brand and campaign content adapted across cultures.
- [Multimedia and Gaming](https://www.localipsum.com/multimedia-and-gaming): Content localized to feel native to the target audience.

## Company

- [About Us](https://www.localipsum.com/about-us): Company background, approach, and team.
- [Testimonials](https://www.localipsum.com/testimonials): Client feedback from organizations in education, HR, payroll, and publishing.
- [Assessment](https://www.localipsum.com/assessment): Interactive tool that recommends a translation approach based on content type and requirements.
- [Contact Us](https://www.localipsum.com/contact-us): Contact form and inquiry details.