Fact sheet: DeepL
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DeepL is an AI-powered translation service from the Cologne-based company of the same name. The service translates texts and documents in over 30 languages and is known for its particularly natural-sounding results. In addition to the translation function, DeepL also offers ‘DeepL Write’, an AI writing assistant that optimises texts in terms of grammar, style and tone. DeepL is available as a web app, desktop application (Windows, macOS), mobile app (iOS, Android) and browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
Use in teaching
- Improve text With DeepL Write, you can have your texts revised in terms of grammar, style and tone.
- Translations DeepL translates texts and entire documents (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, PDF) into over 30 languages.
Technical requirements
DeepL can be used directly in your browser at deepl.com – no installation is required. Desktop apps for Windows and macOS, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox are also available. To use the Pro features (e.g. document translation, glossaries), you need to sign up for a DeepL Pro account. One DeepL Pro licence is available per institute. Each institute nominates one person to receive the licence and translate documents for their colleagues at the institute using DeepL.
Further links
- DeepL Translator (web app)
- DeepL Write (writing assistant)
- DeepL Help Centre
- DeepL Data security and certifications
- DeepL Pro – Prices and packages
Costs
TU Hamburg has had the DeepL Education tariff since January 2026. Among other things, the Pro licence offers unlimited text translation, up to 20 document translations per user per month and team-enabled glossaries. If you have any questions about licence distribution, please contact your institute first. If your institute does not yet have a licence, please contact the data centre at servicedesk+webdienste (at)tuhh.de. A limited free version of DeepL is available without registration at deepl.com.
Data protection
GDPR-compliant AI-Tool campus licence
DeepL is a German company based in Cologne. The servers are located in the EU (Germany and Finland). Under the Pro/Education licence, entered texts are not stored and are not used to train the AI models. Data transmission is encrypted (TLS).
Please note:
The free version does not offer the same level of data protection – texts entered here may be used to improve the service. Therefore, only the Pro version should be used for translating sensitive or personal content.An offer from the Centre for Teaching and Learning (ZLL) at TU Hamburg.
