zetteln

zetteln

About this app

Are official letters stressing you out? You're not alone – 75% of people in Germany feel overwhelmed by bureaucratic language.

zetteln is your personal assistant for navigating the German bureaucratic maze. Scan letters from the job center, social welfare office, or immigration office and receive a clear explanation – in simple language and in up to 21 languages.

WHAT ZETTELN CAN DO

Understand documents
Take a photo of your official letter. zetteln automatically recognizes what it's about and explains the content step by step. Important deadlines and decisions are highlighted.

Get organized
Say goodbye to paper chaos. zetteln automatically sorts and categorizes your documents. Find everything again when you need it.

21 LANGUAGES

Explanations are available in German, English, Arabic, Turkish, Ukrainian, Russian, Persian, and many more languages.

YOUR DATA BELONGS TO YOU

zetteln was developed with a strict privacy-by-design approach:

• Documents are stored locally on your device – no cloud storage
• Processing on European servers (Finland & Germany)
• Automatic deletion after processing
• No tracking, no advertising, no data sales
• Fully GDPR compliant

WHO IS ZETTELN FOR?

For everyone who wants to navigate the bureaucratic system more easily – whether you're new to Germany, receive citizen's income support, are a single parent, or are simply tired of incomprehensible letters.

Advice centers and social workers also use zetteln to better support their clients.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

zetteln provides general guidance and uses artificial intelligence for explanations. The app does not replace legal advice. For important decisions, contact your advice center or a lawyer.

Questions or feedback? Write to us: [e-mail]

What’s new

Jetzt neu: Briefe vorlesen lassen, Dokumente sicher teilen & schwärzen, und direkt Hilfe bei deiner Beratungsstelle holen. Behördenpost endlich verständlich.