DeepL: Precise translations and more
DeepL is known for its outstanding translation quality and is now available to all employees in the pro version. With DeepL, you can translate texts and documents without limit, upload and edit glossaries and customise the style of the output language to your preferences. Scientific articles, presentations or e-mails can be translated in no time at all. Furthermore, the included DeepL Write function checks your texts for grammar, spelling and expression and even offers suggestions for more creative phrasing. Soon, it will also be possible to use the university terminology of the UniVieTerm database as a glossary in DeepL.
Grammarly: Perfect texts directly in your browser
Grammarly is another handy tool to help you optimise your English texts. It supports you with grammar checks and spelling corrections and gives style suggestions to improve the quality of your text. The pro version of Grammarly comes with the Grammarly editor, which allows you to write and edit documents directly in your browser without having to install additional applications. In addition to using Grammarly online in your browser, you can also install it as an app and use it locally on your PC and mobile device.
Data protection compliant and easy to use
An important aspect when using AI tools is data protection. The versions of DeepL and Grammarly provided by the University of Vienna are data protection compliant and ensure that your data is treated securely and confidentially. This means you can use the tools for your academic and administrative tasks without hesitation.
Eva Schadinger, who is responsible for providing the new translation tools in the Licensing & Training team, is pleased with the achievement: “The introduction of DeepL and Grammarly in the Pro version is a great benefit for our daily work. These tools provide enormous support when writing texts.” When asked about the feature she likes most, she mentions the writing assistant DeepL Write: “If I want to linguistically adapt a text to our users, DeepL Write helps me with a wide range of options. I get suggestions for alternative words and can even change the writing style and tone.”
Both software products can be ordered for a fee in the form of a personal license via the Self-service portal. The ZID web pages also contain user guides for ordering a DeepL account and a Grammarly account.
Spoilt for choice: DeepL or Grammarly?
Whether you want to translate, write or edit texts, both translation tools are ideal for you. Since they are very similar in their basic functions, the decision for one tool or the other depends on your personal preferences. Here is an overview of the most important functions:
Choose DeepL if you
- need precise, multilingual translations of texts, documents and images,
- want to create and manage your own glossaries to maintain translation consistency,
- want to use different forms of address (formal or informal) in texts and
- want to look up alternatives for words and whole sentences.
Choose Grammarly if you
- want to improve your English skills,
- correct the grammar, punctuation and style of a text and
- check texts for plagiarism.
Happy translating!
More information about DeepL and Grammarly of the University of Vienna can be found at AI services of the ZID.
