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DeepL

DeepL translates text, documents, and speech across more than 30 languages and also offers writing improvement features.

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The essentials

What is it?
DeepL translates text, documents, and speech across more than 30 languages and also offers writing improvement features.
Mainly suited for
Translation · Translate
Can also
Who is it for?
Practitioners · Companies · Developers · Beginners
Does it cost anything?
Freemium · Free to try checked on 14 June 2026
Anything to note?
  • The number of supported languages is smaller than with some other translation services.
  • Features such as unlimited document translation and API usage require paid plans.
  • The feature scope focuses on translation and writing improvement and does not cover broad assistant tasks.

What is DeepL?

DeepL is an AI-based translation platform from DeepL SE, a company based in Cologne, Germany. Its core product, DeepL Translator, translates text and documents (such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint) across more than 30 languages while preserving formatting. DeepL also offers the Write feature for improving style, tone, and grammar, the Voice product for real-time speech translation, and an API for integration into custom applications. DeepL is available as a web app, desktop and mobile apps, browser extensions, and through integrations (for example Microsoft Word).

Best for

Precise translation of text and documents with GDPR compliance

Strengths

  • +High translation quality for text and documents while preserving formatting.
  • +Based in Germany with GDPR compliance and documented security certifications (including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II).
  • +Broad availability across web, desktop, mobile, browser extensions, integrations, and API.

Privacy & data

DeepL is based in Germany, is subject to the GDPR, and states that texts from Pro subscriptions are deleted after translation and not used to train models without consent; the company lists certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, C5, and HIPAA.

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Technical details
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