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What it is

dict.cc is an online dictionary for looking up translations across language pairs, including English-German and English-French. The web dictionary is free for private and business use. Its vocabulary is maintained by volunteers, and users can suggest, correct, and confirm translations; correcting entries does not require registration. The maker says its Android and iPhone or iPad apps provide the complete vocabulary offline. The vocabulary database is also available as a downloadable text file for personal use. For Mac, the download page lists a third-party dictionary plugin for Mac OS X 10.5 and later, with separate downloads for 10.5 and 10.6. The FAQ provides code for adding a search field or an iframe translation box to another website. However, automated server-side parsing is not allowed, and the FAQ says no API is available or planned. The privacy page says cookies are used for settings, vocabulary lists, and login status; registered-user details, postings, and vocabulary trainer lists are stored permanently.

Spec sheet

Product
dict.cc is an online dictionary and a platform where users can suggest, correct, and confirm translations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Privacy
The privacy page says dict.cc uses cookies for user settings, vocabulary lists, and login status, and stores registered users' encrypted passwords and email addresses.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Support
The FAQ directs users to the maintainer by email for cooperation requests and asks users to read the FAQ before contacting him.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ende.dict.cc
Headquarters
Vienna, AustriaRead 28 Sep 2026 · dict.cc
Founded
The maker says dict.cc was started in late 2002.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
API and automated access
The FAQ says server-side or automated parsing is not allowed and that no API is available or planned.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ende.dict.cc
Community
The dictionary is maintained by a community of volunteers, and users can participate in correcting entries even without registering.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ende.dict.cc
Data retention
The privacy page says registered-user details, postings, and vocabulary trainer lists are stored permanently.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Desktop offline limits
dict.cc says it does not provide its own offline software for desktop PCs, but offers its vocabulary database as a text file for personal use.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ende.dict.cc
Languages
The site offers dictionary pages for multiple language pairs, including English-German and English-French.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
macOS download
The download page lists a third-party dictionary plugin for Mac OS X 10.5 and later, with separate downloads for 10.5 and 10.6.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Maker and location
The about page identifies the maker as dict.cc GmbH and lists Paul Hemetsberger at an address in Vienna, Austria.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Mobile offline use
The maker says its iPhone, iPad, and Android apps provide the complete vocabulary offline.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Translation data
The site credits vocabulary from TU Chemnitz and Mr Honey's Business Dictionary.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Vocabulary data
The maker says the vocabulary database can be downloaded, and its download page links to a vocabulary database file.Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc
Website integration
The FAQ provides code for a search field and an iframe-based translation box that can be integrated into other websites for free.Read 3 Oct 2026 · ende.dict.cc

Plans and prices

dict.cc web dictionary Free Free use in a web browser for private and business purposes Read 3 Oct 2026 · dict.cc

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free web dictionary for private and business use
  • Users can correct entries without registering
  • Mobile apps provide the vocabulary offline
  • Website lookup boxes can be embedded using provided code

Limits

  • No API is available or planned
  • Automated server-side parsing is not allowed
  • No dict.cc offline software for desktop PCs
  • Registered-user details and postings are stored permanently

Who it suits

dict.cc suits people looking up translations or contributing corrections to dictionary entries. Its mobile apps are relevant to users who need offline vocabulary; desktop users can download the database for personal use.

Verdict

dict.cc pairs a free web dictionary with volunteer contributions and mobile offline vocabulary. Its integration options are limited to provided website elements; the FAQ rules out automated parsing and an API.

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