Manga Scanlation Tool for Translating Raw Manga Pages

MangaTranslate helps you create scanlations manga readers can follow. The Manga Scanlation tool translates dialogue and places the translated text on each page. You can upload images in batches, review the results, and edit the text and layout before downloading.

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Manga Scanlation Tool

The translator accepts a JPG, PNG, or WEBP page. You choose the source and target languages, and the tool prepares a translated image that you can review and download.

Manga (1 credit) The first-generation model specializes in processing manga. The system uses one recognition model optimized for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean manga and another for other languages, selecting the appropriate model based on the source language. Choosing the correct source language is therefore very important. Ultra (2 credits) A high-quality model with more refined handling of fine details. Because it prioritizes quality, brief delays may occasionally occur during peak usage. Ideal for users seeking the best possible results. EagleEye (1 credit) An early-access model powered by our latest R&D technology, ideal for users who like trying new features first.
Auto The system automatically selects the most suitable font. Comic Strengths: Expressive comic lettering Best for: General dialogue, action, comedy, and sound effects Freedom Strengths: Flowing calligraphic lettering Best for: Period stories, martial arts, fantasy, lyrical monologues, and handwritten letters Morden Strengths: Clean modern lettering Best for: Modern stories, science fiction, mystery, webtoons, dense dialogue, and small speech bubbles Classic Strengths: Traditional editorial lettering Best for: Narration, historical stories, formal characters, newspapers, and letters Lovely Strengths: Soft playful lettering Best for: Romance, everyday life, heartwarming stories, child characters, and gentle dialogue Elegant Strengths: Refined lettering with graceful, stately proportions Best for: Ceremonial dialogue, courtly fantasy, cultural settings, and formal declarations Playful Strengths: Lively, whimsical lettering with a playful rhythm Best for: Comedy, children's stories, cheerful dialogue, and lighthearted scenes Brush Strengths: Expressive dry-brush lettering with energetic strokes Best for: Martial arts, period drama, fantasy, handwritten notes, and energetic dialogue Clean Strengths: Neutral, highly legible sans-serif lettering Best for: Dense dialogue, informational panels, modern stories, and small speech bubbles Literary Strengths: Bookish serif lettering with a calm, editorial tone Best for: Narration, drama, historical stories, memoirs, and letters Heavy Brush Strengths: Bold brush lettering with dense, forceful strokes Best for: Battle scenes, shouts, dramatic titles, and high-impact sound effects Poster Strengths: Condensed display lettering with strong visual impact Best for: Titles, announcements, action scenes, posters, and emphatic dialogue Comic Marker Strengths: Hand-drawn comic lettering with lively marker strokes Best for: Everyday comic dialogue, humor, action, and sound effects Casual Marker Strengths: Relaxed handwritten lettering with a casual marker feel Best for: Slice of life, youth stories, personal notes, and informal dialogue
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Supports jpg, jpeg, png, webp, avif, pdf, zip, tar, tar.gz, up to 15MB each page.

How a Manga Scanlation Moves from Upload to Review

The Manga Scanlation workflow keeps upload, language choice, translation, and review in one continuous tool.

  1. 01

    Upload the page

    You upload the manga image that contains the dialogue you want to translate.

  2. 02

    Choose the languages

    You select the original language, the language you want to read, and the model that fits the page.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The translator returns a translated page that you can inspect, compare with the original, and download.

Manga Scanlation Guide: Translate, Edit, and Review Your Pages

MangaTranslate translates the dialogue in your images. You can check each result, correct the text, and adjust the layout before downloading.

Create Scanlations Manga Readers Can Follow

MangaTranslate helps you create scanlations manga readers can follow. Upload your source images, choose a target language, and review the translated dialogue on each page.

Process Manga Scanlations in Batches

You can process manga scanlations in batches by uploading multiple images in one task. Review each page and keep character names consistent across the chapter.

Review Scanlated Manga Before Downloading

You can check scanlated manga for missing dialogue, awkward line breaks, and reading order before downloading. Use Studio to correct the text and its position.

Scanlator Manga Projects: Edit Dialogue and Typesetting

For scanlator manga projects, MangaTranslate handles image translation while your team edits dialogue and typesetting in Studio. Your team performs the final proofreading.

Prepare Scanlation Manga Pages from Your Images

To prepare scanlation manga pages, MangaTranslate detects text, translates dialogue, removes original lettering, and places the translation on the image. Compare each result with your source page.

Check Rights Before Publishing to a Scanlations Website

MangaTranslate is a translation tool, not a scanlations website for reading manga. Publish translated pages only when you have the necessary rights to the artwork.

Translate batches, edit images, or connect your API

MangaTranslate provides batch translation and Studio editing on the web. Businesses can submit translation tasks through the API.

Individual

Upload a batch and get readable pages quickly

An individual selects multiple manga images, chooses the source and target languages, and starts one translation task. MangaTranslate reports progress for each image and returns pages for review and download.

  • Simple browser setup
  • Multiple images in one task
  • Per-image progress and results
Start translating

Professional

Edit each image in a Photoshop-style online workspace

Professional users open translated pages in MangaTranslate Studio. The browser editor lets them edit text, move text boxes, and adjust fonts, size, color, stroke, alignment, line spacing, and letter spacing.

  • Single-image precision editing
  • Multi-select and batch actions
  • Typography and layout controls
Create a task for Studio

Enterprise

Connect the manga translation API to existing workflows

Enterprise teams authenticate with an API Key, submit image batches, query task status, and check credits. The API Examples page provides V1 and V2 request patterns for Python and cURL.

  • API Key authentication
  • Batch task submission
  • Task status and credit queries
View API examples

Manga Scanlation FAQ

How can I get free credits?

You can earn free credits through the daily free check-in, by joining activities in the Discord or Telegram communities, or by sharing valid leads with the website developers.

what is a scanlation

A scanlation is a scanned comic page that a person or team cleans, translates, letters, and reviews. MangaTranslate helps with text recognition, translation, text removal, and image preparation, but a reviewer should still check the final page.

how to scanlate manga

Start with a clear manga image, choose the original and target languages, and run the translation. Review character names, sound effects, text placement, and artwork before you download or share the result.

can ai translate manga

AI can detect text inside manga artwork, translate the dialogue, remove original lettering, and prepare a new image. Human review remains useful for names, stylized text, sound effects, and crowded panels.

why are manga scanlations so far behind releases

A manga scanlation can require scanning, cleaning, translation, proofreading, lettering, and quality review. Small teams may also wait for better source images or work on pages in their spare time, so a finished chapter can take longer than the initial release.

why don't scanlators copy official translation

Scanlators may work before an official edition appears, use a different source, or make independent wording choices. Teams should respect publishing rights and avoid copying protected translations without permission.

Can I use Manga Scanlation for free?

Yes. MangaTranslate offers free use. You can upload images and try the translation with your available free allowance. Check your account for the current allowance and paid options.

Can I edit the translated text online?

Yes. Open your translated images in MangaTranslate Studio to correct dialogue, move text boxes, and adjust fonts and layout.

Start Your Manga Scanlation

You start with one image. The Manga Scanlation tool carries the page from upload to a translated result that you can review.

Start translating

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