Who is it for?
- People translating a Word document, PowerPoint presentation or PDF without copying every paragraph separately.
- People who can check terminology and page layout before sharing the translated document.
DeepL — Document Translation
DeepL
DeepL translates files while retaining their structure. Consider it when you can review terminology, layout and output conditions before sharing.
Why it fits
| Good to know | Website |
|---|---|
| Free output | — |
| No account needed | — |
| No watermark | — |
| Works offline | — |
| Batch processing | — |
| Content language | — |
— Unverified conditions. Official documentation reviewed. The app itself has not been hands-on tested. Matches only documented content-language support, not interface language.
Sources and review date1
Founder feedback and correction
Editorial selection guide
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Getting started
- Sign in and check the supported format, size, character limit and remaining file allowance for your plan.
- Upload a copy, confirm the target language and apply an available glossary when terminology needs consistency.
- Translate one representative file first; open the download beside the original and check headings, tables and numbers.
- Read the translation for meaning, correct terminology and layout issues, then save a reviewed version separately.
Decision points
- If further editing is essential, verify editable output before choosing a plan; do not judge only by upload support.
- When estimating recurring work, count both files and destination languages, and leave time for human review.
Limits
- An account without a subscription receives non-editable translated files under the documented rules.
- Text inside images embedded in documents is not translated with the surrounding document; review those images separately.
- Formatting retention is not a guarantee of identical pagination. Translation errors and layout shifts can occur.
Frequently asked questions
Does one file translated into several languages use one allowance?
For the documented web workflow, each target language consumes a file translation. Check the remaining allowance before starting.
Will a glossary remove the need for proofreading?
No. It specifies preferred translations for terms and short phrases; still check context, names, numbers and whether those terms fit each sentence.
Official sources (6)
support.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020582499-About-file-translationsupport.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020582359-File-formatssupport.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020569480-Translate-files-with-DeepL-file-translationsupport.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/21315109374748-Edit-your-file-translationsupport.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/24657655145372-Translate-images-via-file-translationsupport.deepl.com/hc/en-us/articles/360021634540-About-the-glossary