DeepL offers a powerful API that unlocks their state-of-the-art machine translation technology for developers and businesses. Renowned for exceptional accuracy and nuanced language understanding, DeepL's API empowers you to translate text across a wide range of languages, fostering seamless communication and global reach for your applications.
Authentication:
DeepL utilizes API keys for authentication. You can obtain your free API key with a limited character translation quota per month by creating an account on the DeepL platform. DeepL also offers paid plans with increased translation volumes and additional features.
Here's a breakdown of the DeepL Text API functionalities along with a JavaScript example code snippet:
DeepL Text Translation (Translate)
- This endpoint translates text from one language to another.
- Type: POST
- JavaScript Example:
const apiKey = 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const url = 'https://api-free.deepl.com/v2/translate';
const data = {
auth_key: apiKey,
text: 'Hello, world!',
target_lang: 'DE', // Change target language code as needed
};
fetch(url, { method: 'POST', body: JSON.stringify(data) })
.then((response) => response.json())
.then((data) => {
console.log('Translated Text:', data.translations[0].text);
})
.catch((error) => console.error(error));
Additional Notes:
- DeepL offers paid plans that unlock features like:
- Increased Character Translation Limits
- Priority Processing
- Glossaries for Domain-Specific Translations
- Refer to DeepL's documentation for details on paid plans, additional functionalities, and usage limits for the free tier.
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DeepL's API empowers you to bridge language barriers and deliver exceptional user experiences. Explore their comprehensive documentation to delve deeper into the Text API, explore paid plan options, and unleash the power of DeepL's machine translation technology within your applications.