DeepL
DeepL is a macOS desktop translator and writing assistant that lets you translate text, documents, and on-screen content with quick shortcuts.
What is DeepL?
DeepL is a desktop app for macOS published by DeepL GmbH for translation and AI-assisted writing improvement. It is designed for people who frequently work across languages and want to translate text without constantly switching to a browser. On Mac, the app supports system-wide keyboard shortcuts for translating selected text or sending typed text to DeepL from other apps. DeepL also offers writing assistance features such as grammar, spelling, tone, and style improvements, and it can translate supported document formats including PDFs and common Microsoft Office files. Users commonly encounter it as a manually installed productivity tool for study, international communication, business writing, or multilingual research. The bundle ID com.linguee.DeepLCopyTranslator is consistent with DeepL’s macOS desktop app lineage and its earlier Linguee branding.
Key features
- Translate selected text from other apps using macOS keyboard shortcuts
- Send typed text to DeepL without switching away from your current app
- Improve grammar, spelling, tone, and style with DeepL Write features
- Translate supported documents such as PDF, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files
- Use a dedicated desktop interface instead of relying only on the web translator
- Save translations for later with eligible DeepL Pro features
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
DeepL is a legitimate commercial app from DeepL GmbH. It may process text and documents you submit for translation or writing improvement, so sensitive, confidential, or regulated content should be handled carefully and reviewed against your organization’s privacy requirements and DeepL plan terms.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use DeepL for translation or writing assistance. Remove it if you no longer need its desktop shortcuts or document translation workflow, especially if you prefer using DeepL only in a browser.
Common paths
/Applications/DeepL.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.linguee.DeepLCopyTranslator
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/DeepL
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.linguee.DeepLCopyTranslator.plist
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