Words that work for you
Professional translations and technical communication you can trust
If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.
Stephen King
Clarity across languages
Helping you talk to the world.
Ristra provides professional translation and technical communication services, combining linguistic expertise with deep industry knowledge. With a focus on accuracy, clarity, and reliability, Ristra ensures that each project meets the highest professional standards.
Experience
Janne has over 30 years of experience in technical communication, translation, and software R&D. He has worked as a technical writer and documentation specialist in major ICT companies, often as the sole expert responsible for creating and maintaining complex product documentation. His background includes long-term roles at Nokia and Tieto as well as freelance and contracting projects for international clients. Since 2017, he has run his own business, offering reliable translation and technical writing services with a strong focus on quality and clarity.
What Ristra does best
Smart Translations
From academic research to books and from multiple subject areas to specialised medical texts, Ristra ensures accuracy with every text.
Language pairs
Finnish to English, FI-EN
English to Finnish, EN-FI
Estonian to Finnish, ET-FI
Language revision
English and Finnish scientific texts
Translations
Post-editing, MTPE
Wide range of non-literary subjects
Medical
Technical, legal, business, arts, etc.
CAT tools
Trados Studio 2024 (locally)
XTM, Phrase/Memsource (online)
Technical Communication
Clear documentation, modular and structured content, and ICT expertise to support complex projects.
Modern CCMS/CMS systems
Paligo – DocBook
Ixiasoft – DITA
Documentation architecture
Other editors
Markdown with LaTex
Oxygen+DITA
FrameMaker, FrameMaker+SGML
Doxygen, MadCap Flare
XML, HTML
Image processing
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Inkscape
Why Choose Us
We help you speak to the world.
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Trusted expertise in technical, medical, and legal fields
Precision and consistency in every project
Proven results across industries
We help you speak to the world.


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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
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What types of documents can you translate?
We handle a wide range of materials, including business documents, websites, marketing content, legal texts, and more.
How long does a translation project usually take?
Turnaround time depends on the length and complexity of the text, but we always provide a clear delivery estimate before starting.
Do you offer certified translations?
Yes, we provide certified translations for official use when required.