DeepL

A translator known for wording that reads naturally. Translates typed text, Word, PowerPoint and PDF files.

Beginner-friendlyProductivityFree plan

Our take

Beginner-friendly · Free plan; Individual €7.49/month billed yearly (prices shown vary by country)

DeepL translates typed text and whole Word, PowerPoint and PDF files, and its wording usually reads less stiff than Google's. The free plan gives 50,000 characters of text a month (roughly 8,000 words) and one file. Paid plans start at €7.49 a month on a yearly bill.

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The quick breakdown

Good for: The one document where the wording has to sound natural, like a cover letter or a message to a client.
Not great for: Translating lots of files cheaply. The free plan allows 1 file a month, and the paid Individual plan only 3.
Watch out: Free file translations max out at 5 MB. DeepL lists 'no data training' as a paid-plan feature, so keep private documents off the free plan.
What people say: Long a translators' favourite; one r/TranslationStudies user found the free version needed 'minimal edits', while an August thread complained it has slipped.

Based on DeepL plans and limits, DeepL file translation, r/TranslationStudies: 'From one of the best translators… to absolute rubbish'. Checked Oct 15, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you pay.

Good for

Quick facts

Price: Free plan (Free plan; Individual €7.49/month billed yearly (prices shown vary by country)).
Works on: Web, Mac / PC app, iPhone & iPad, Android. You get: text.
Last checked: Oct 15, 2026.
What it is: DeepL is a productivity tool. A translator known for wording that reads naturally. Translates typed text, Word, PowerPoint and PDF files.
Where it was found: Added by ShipRadar editors as a well-known tool in Productivity.
Tags: Free tier.
Traction: Editor's pick.
Official link: www.deepl.com

Common questions

What is DeepL good for?

The one document where the wording has to sound natural, like a cover letter or a message to a client. It's not the best pick for: translating lots of files cheaply. The free plan allows 1 file a month, and the paid Individual plan only 3.