Translation

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See also:	Fan Translations, Scanlation, Fansub, Fandub, Hanhua Zu
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Translations in fandom can be used for written works or other media such as subtitles for videos. Translations may be officially approved by TPTB or by fans.

Localization

Language localisation is the process of adapting a product that has been previously translated into multiple languages to a specific country or region.

For Original Works

Fan Translations

Fan Translation is a broad term that refers to the fanac of the unofficial translation of source media or fanworks into other languages.

Fans have translated everything from video games, books, short stories, films, comics, television shows, manga, anime, doujinshi, and fanfiction so they can share their enjoyment of the source with other fans who don't know the source language.