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# What is Matecat?

Matecat is a free and open-source online CAT (Computer-Aided Translation) tool that enhances the efficiency of human translators. By using Matecat, translators can increase their speed and manage multiple projects effectively. This tool offers all the professional features you need for free and supports [80 different file formats](https://guides.matecat.com/supported-formats-and-languages?hsLang=en), which can be translated into over 200 languages.

Who can benefit from Matecat?

- **Individual professional translators** who want to work on their translation task autonomously.
- **Language Service Providers (LSPs)**who need to manage a higher volume of projects efficiently. 
- **Companies and non-professional translators** who need to order a quality translation provided by Translated with fast turnaround at competitive prices ([learn more](https://translated.com/welcome)).

### **Why is Matecat free?**

We believe that technology should be free and open. We created Matecat based on this philosophy, supported by an innovative business model to ensure its sustainability. With Matecat, you can translate all your projects for free, but you also have the option of outsourcing the translation to [Translated](https://translated.com/welcome). This is how we guarantee that Matecat will continue to be free.

### **Requirements to use Matecat**

Matecat is an online CAT tool, requiring only:

1. A web browser 
2. An internet connection

That’s it!

We recommend using the latest version of your browser for optimal performance.

### **Internet connection issues**

Matecat is designed for users **with internet access**.

In the event of a temporary loss of internet connection, you can still translate up to 30 segments; Matecat will synchronise the translated segments once the connection is re-established.

 

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