DeepL is an AI-powered translation service built for accurate language processing. It was created by the German company DeepL GmbH in 2017.
What DeepL does
DeepL Translate uses neural networks trained on 14.8 trillion tokens and is used by more than 500 million people each year. It’s commonly used for business, education, and personal translation.
Key capabilities include:
- Translate text into 33 languages
- Translate files: .docx, .pptx, .pdf
- Clarify feature to refine translation context
- Automatic source language detection
- Formal and informal tone options
- Glossary to standardize terminology
- Web page translation via browser extension
- API for automating translation (including websites)
- Integrations with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace
How to use DeepL
DeepL is available at deepl.com, plus apps for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, and extensions for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Paste text, choose the target language, and copy or download the result—or upload a document to translate the whole file.
DeepL offers free basic use. DeepL Pro starts at €8.99/month. The API includes a free tier of up to 500,000 characters per month.
