Yomu Manga Translator: a free AI manga image translation tool

Yomu Manga Translator is an online AI translation tool designed for manga fans. Users can use it to translate manga images in various languages directly on the web without having to register or pay. The core advantage of this tool is that it uses an AI model optimized for manga that can accurately identify and translate dialogue, narration and even sound effects in manga, while keeping the original layout of the image intact. This solves the problem of confusing text coverage and inaccurate translation that often occurs when general translation tools (such as Google Translate) deal with manga. It supports multiple languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean and English, and users can also choose different font styles according to their preferences, making the translated manga easier to read.

Function List

• Accurate AI Translation: Using AI models trained on millions of pages of manga data, it is able to understand manga-specific context, slang, and cultural details, providing more natural and accurate translation results than general-purpose translation tools.
• Keep the original layout: The tool puts the text back in place after translation and tries not to obscure the core artistic content of the image, respecting and protecting the original author's typography.
• Intelligent Text Recognition: Accurately detects and extracts text in dialog bubbles, annotations, and sound effects from complex comic book backgrounds or low-quality scans.
• Multi-language support: Supports automatic detection and translation of Japanese, Chinese, Korean and English languages, and can easily translate Japanese manga (Manga), Korean manga (Manhwa) and Chinese manga (Manhua).
• Customization Options: Users can choose to useDeepLmaybeChatGPTas the translation engine and can adjust the font style of the translated text, for exampleComic Sansetc., to match the reading atmosphere of the comic.
• Completely free to use: The site offers a free plan where users get a free translation credit every day and can start using it immediately without signing up for an account or tying up a credit card.
• Simple and convenient operation: Users simply drag and drop, click to upload, or directly paste the image (using theCtrl+V(shortcut key) will be able to submit the manga image that needs to be translated.

Using Help

Yomu Manga Translator is a very easy to use online tool designed to make reading foreign language manga the fastest and easiest for users. Below is a detailed description of the usage process and function operation.

Step 1: Visit the website and find the operating area

First, open the URL in your browser https://yomumangatranslator.com/. When you open it, you'll see a very simple interface. Scroll down the page and find the area called "Upload Your Manga Images", which is where all the action is centered.

Step 2: Make pre-translation settings

Before uploading the images, you can set some parameters for the translation according to your personal needs. These settings are located on the left side of the upload area and are called "Translation Settings".

1. Source Language: This is the original language on the comic picture you want to translate. You can explicitly chooseJapanese(Japanese),Chinese(in Chinese),Korean(Korean) orEnglish(English). If you're not sure or want the system to automatically determine this, just keep the defaultAuto Detect（The (Auto Detect) option is sufficient. The system will automatically analyze the text on the image and recognize its language.
2. Target Language: This is the language you wish to translate the comic into. Choose a language from the drop-down menu according to your reading habits, for exampleEnglish(English) orChinese(in Chinese), etc.
3. Language Model: Two different AI translation engines are offered here.DeepLKnown for their high quality and natural translations, theChatGPTOn the other hand, they are highly competent in understanding the context. You can choose based on your preference for translation quality. Usually, both provide decent results.
4. Font Style: In order to make the translated text more compatible with the manga style, various font options are provided here, such asArial, Comic Sans, Courieretc. SelectionComic SansThese types of fonts usually result in a reading experience that is closer to that of a comic book.

Step 3: Upload the manga images to be translated

Once you have set the parameters, you can upload images. The site offers three very convenient ways to upload:

• Drag and Drop Upload: Directly from your computer folder, hold down one or more comic images with your mouse, drag them to the dotted box labeled "Drag and drop your images here" on the web page, and then release the mouse.
• click to browse: Click on the dotted box area and the system will pop up a file selection window. You can find and select the comic images stored in your computer from it to upload. Website SupportJPG, PNG, WebPCommon image formats, the maximum size of a single file does not exceed10MBThe
• Paste Pictures: If you've copied an image elsewhere (e.g. social media, screenshot tool), you can use the shortcut directly on that pageCtrl+V(Windows) orCmd+V(Mac) Paste it into the upload area.

Step 4: Wait for AI to automatically process

Once the image is uploaded, you don't need to click on any "Start" or "Translate" button, Yomu's AI system will automatically start processing your uploaded image. It will perform the following steps in sequence:

1. text detection: The AI scans the entire image, pinpointing all areas that contain text, whether it's text in a dialog box, a voiceover, or onomatopoeia in the background.
2. text extraction: Separate the detected text from the image background.
3. Content translation: Call the language model of your choice (DeepL or ChatGPT) for translation.
4. restructuring of a webpage: Reposition the translated text, in the font style of your choice, in the original position of the image, while cleaning up the original text and making sure not to spoil the original picture.

Step 5: View and download translation results

The translation process usually takes only a few seconds. When finished, the translated image is displayed directly below or next to the upload area. You can clearly see that the original text has been replaced with the target language of your choice and that the position and layout of the text has been well preserved. You can read it directly on the web page, or right-click on the image and select "Save Image As" to save the translated comic to your computer.

application scenario

1. Be the first to read the latest comics
   For fans who can't wait to read the latest manga, but the official translations are slow to be released, you can use Yomu to translate the Raw manga directly from Japanese and Korean websites and be the first to know what's going on.
2. Assisting Individuals or Small Groups in Handwriting
   Small Chineseization groups or individual translators can use Yomu as a preliminary translation tool. It can quickly generate the first version of the translation and handle the preliminary work of embedded characters, after which the sinicizers only need to proofread and touch up on the basis of AI translation, which greatly improves the efficiency of the sinicization work.
3. Read rare or untranslated works
   There exists a wealth of excellent Doujinshi (同人志) or dated manga works on the Internet that may not have been officially translated because of their small audience. With Yomu, anyone can easily cross the language barrier and read these rare resources.
4. Language Learning Assistance
   Users who are learning Japanese, Korean, and other languages can utilize this tool for cross-referencing. By reading manga that interests you and comparing the original text with the AI translation, you can deepen your understanding of vocabulary and grammar in an entertaining way.

QA

1. Is this AI manga translation tool really free to use?
   Yes. Yomu offers a very generous free program where users get 10 free credits for translating pages every day, completely free of charge. You don't need to create an account or provide any payment information to get started right away.
2. How does it compare to DeepL or Google Translate?
   Google Translate and DeepL are excellent at handling plain text, but they are not designed for comics. Yomu's AI translator is specially trained to handle the vertical text, special fonts, and complex typography of comics, resulting in translations that are far superior to general-purpose translation tools in terms of accuracy and readability.
3. What does the website mean when it refers to "maintaining the original layout"?
   What it means is that this tool, after completing the translation, will place the translated text as close as possible to where the original text is located and avoid obscuring important picture content. This respects the original author's artistic creation and solves the problem of other tools that haphazardly superimpose text on the picture after translation.
4. Can this tool translate Korean Manhwa or Homunculus?
   Yomu's AI models are trained on a wide range of content including Japanese manga (manga), Korean manga (manhwa), Chinese manga (manhua), and homage, making it a full-featured manga translation tool.
5. Do you offer a version that can be used offline on a computer?
   A powerful offline manga translator for PC is a planned feature in the future PRO program. This version will provide users with faster speed and better privacy protection.