DeepL, an AI-powered translator and writing assistant

Description: DeepL is a versatile AI-powered tool that includes both DeepL Translator and DeepL Write. DeepL Translator provides translations between 32 languages and allows users to input text or attach documents for this purpose. DeepL Write is an advanced writing assistant that helps improve the quality of writing by offering alternative suggestions for grammar, style, tone, and word choice in the text entered. DeepL offers a free version with extensive features and a paid subscription with additional functionalities. While signing up for an account is not mandatory, it provides access to enhanced features and personalized settings. DeepL is developed by a company based in Germany.

Evaluation: DeepL is a useful, time-saving tool, even in its free version, offering both translation and writing assistance. In the case of DeepL Translate, it provides accurate translations and is arguably the most reliable translation software available. However, it is important to be aware that the tool may produce translation errors, especially as regards idioms and figurative meanings. Using the tool in a conscious, critical way can definitely improve students’ language proficiency, but this requires attention being paid to the optimal translation offered, as well as consideration of the alternative translations provided. DeepL Translate can also be used as a tool to improve writing skills in the user’s first language by translating a text into English and then back into the original language. The final text is then rid of grammar and punctuation mistakes and also stylistically more fine-tuned. In the case of DeepL Write, students can use it to improve their written texts and learn from grammar and stylistic corrections in their target language, while it can be used by educators as an initial evaluation of students’ writing.

Cost: Free limited version + paid plans available.

Respect for privacy Privacy evaluations indicate how a tool handles personal data collection, storage, and sharing, including GDPR compliance and security measures, among others. The ICT-REV team provides them for informational purposes, reflecting our best understanding at the time of review, but assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these evaluations and encourages users to conduct their own assessments: Medium. For its free version, DeepL collects and processes personal data only to the extent necessary for providing its services. However, it uses the introduced text and eventual corrections made by the user to improve the software’s algorithm. That means that no sensitive data ought to be input into DeepL. It employs appropriate security measures to protect user data, but does not provide extensive technical details. Data is collected based on legal bases, such as consent for certain types of cookies and data processing. It complies with GDPR. See more here.

Type Of Interaction: Individual work,

Skills: Writing, Grammar,

Content: Website/other users supply, You supply,

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