AI Manga Translator
Officially listedAn online raw-manga translator that preserves layout while swapping in translated text.
AI Manga Translator
AI Manga Translator (official site aimangatranslator.com) is an out-of-the-box online raw-manga translation tool: upload images and it auto-detects speech-bubble text, translates, and backfills in place, keeping art style and paneling intact. Note: it is one of three independent, non-interlinked products alongside the same-named ai-manga-translator.com (Claude AI, page packs) and aimangatranslator.app (10 credits/page) — this entry covers aimangatranslator.com only.
Core capabilities
- Full-page pipeline: text detection → OCR → translation → erasing original text → bubble-fitted reflow, preserving layout
- Vertical text recognition: handles Japanese vertical dialogue, backfilling translations in place
- Batch upload: up to 20 images per run (each file ≤5MB, jpg/webp/png) to translate a whole chapter at once
- One account, three surfaces: website + Chrome extension + API share the same quota
- Extension site whitelist: read-and-translate on MangaDex, MANGA Plus, Zebrack, Web Ace, and COMIC PIXIV
- Multilingual interface: 11 UI languages with broad target-language coverage
Use cases Casual readers keeping up with Japanese/Korean raws, users reading online on MangaDex/MANGA Plus, and language learners plus light creators who want scans quickly turned into readable translations; not for professional scanlation teams needing post-editing.
Unique advantages Versus self-hosted setups requiring Python/CUDA, it is zero-deployment and browser-ready; versus most competitors, its extension covers Shueisha official sites (MANGA Plus, Zebrack, Web Ace). The shortcoming: no editing of translated text.
Editorial verdict Overall 3/5. The core pipeline is complete and unit pricing cheap (about $0.005/use on annual billing, 1 use = 1 use with no hidden multipliers) — practical for casual readers. Deductions concentrate on trustworthiness and control: internally contradictory claims across translation engines, free allowance, and payment channels; a perpetual "Black Friday" promotion; 30% 1-star among the extension's 38 ratings; GitHub community dormant since August 2024; and no mainstream media reviews. Test with the free allowance before paying.
Pricing
### 💰 定价模式：免费增值（订阅制 + 按量包 + API） **起步价**：周付 $8/周，或使用免费额度 #### 主要方案 - **免费版**：$0 - 有限免费翻译次数（官方各页表述不一致） - **周付**：$8/周 - 1,000+100 次/周，含优先通道与多翻译模型 - **月付**：$30/月 - 4,000+400 次/月 - **年付**：$288/年 - 50,000+5,000 次/年，约 $0.005/次 - **API**：$100 起订 - 约 $0.005/次，面向工作室（需邮件开通） #### 试用/其他信息 首次付款后 5 天内且未使用服务可申请退款；支持 Stripe / PayPal / Lemon Squeezy。注意：本站与同名域 ai-manga-translator.com（页包制）、aimangatranslator.app（10 credits/页）定价完全不同，请勿混淆。 — Visit website
FAQ
Is AI Manga Translator free?
Freemium, with a free translation allowance (the site's own pages state it inconsistently, from 3/week to 10 for new users). Paid is subscription: $8/week, $30/month, or $288/year, plus an API starting at $100.
What is AI Manga Translator used for?
Its core is translating raw manga: auto-detecting and recognizing bubble text, machine-translating, erasing the original, and backfilling into the original bubble positions while preserving art style and paneling. Supports full-page images and scans, with batch upload.
Which vertical text and languages does AI Manga Translator support?
It recognizes Japanese vertical dialogue and backfills translations. The interface offers 11 languages, and target language coverage is broad (the site says most languages DeepL/Google can translate) — especially good for Japanese/Korean raws.
Which sites does the Chrome extension support?
Read-and-translate on MangaDex, MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA, Zebrack by SHUEISHA, Web Ace, Antbyw, and COMIC PIXIV — with the Shueisha official sites being coverage most competitors lack.
How does AI Manga Translator differ from ai-manga-translator.com?
They are independent products on different domains: this entry (aimangatranslator.com) is subscription-based and mixes DeepL/Google/GPT-4o/Papago engines; ai-manga-translator.com emphasizes Claude AI and page packs (from $4.99/200 pages) — the two don't link to each other.
Can I edit translations after AI Manga Translator translates?
Not currently. The official FAQ states translated results cannot be modified, with no font, size, or glossary control, making it hard to fit professional localization workflows needing post-editing.
Is AI Manga Translator suitable for professional scanlation groups?
Not really. It is positioned as out-of-the-box casual translation and lacks post-editing capability; professional scanlation teams are better served by editable, typography-controllable tools like BallonsTranslator or Mantra.