Want the best translation? Add a free DeepL key
The extension works out of the box. For noticeably more natural translations, connect your own free DeepL API key — it takes two minutes and stays on your device.
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Create a free DeepL API account
Open deepl.com/pro-api and sign up for DeepL API Free. A card is required to verify the account, but the free plan is never charged. free · 500,000 chars/mo
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Copy your authentication key
In your DeepL account go to Account → API keys and copy the key. Free-plan keys end with
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Open the extension panel
On a video page, open the Dual Subtitles panel and go to 2 · Translation → Translator keys / servers.
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Paste the key
Paste it into the DeepL API key field. It is saved locally in your browser only.
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Pick DeepL and enjoy
Set Translator to DeepL or leave Auto; DeepL is used first when a key is present. Done.
Dual Subtitles
2Translation
Translator
DeepL (API key)
Translator keys / servers
DeepL API key
a1b2c3d4-5e6f-7890-abcd-ef1234567890:fx
Your key is stored only in your browser (
chrome.storage.local) and is sent solely to DeepL to translate. It is never shared with the developer. No key? The extension keeps working with Chrome built-in translation when available, plus optional free online fallback translators.