Translate manga, preserve the original art
AI auto-recognizes dialogue, bubble text, SFX, and vertical text — multi-language translation that keeps the original look and reading rhythm.
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Our AI engine precisely captures bubble positions for seamless replacement.
Models optimized for every content type
Vertical text handling
Deeply optimized for the vertical text typical in Japanese manga — accurately recognized and reflowed.
SFX translation
Smart detection of background sound effects, with optional translation overlay or side annotation.
Translate manga in just 3 steps
From upload to export — under 1 minute end-to-end
Upload manga pages
Batch upload multiple pages or paste a folder path — every major image format is supported.
Pick source & target languages
Auto-detect source language; customize font, size, and bubble fill color.
Download translated manga
AI handles the layout. Preview, fine-tune online, then export the polished result in one click.
Why translate manga with PicTranslate
Experience the most advanced AI manga translation — accurate, fast, faithful to the original art.
Auto-detect speech bubbles
High-precision models locate every bubble on the page — even unusual shapes are matched perfectly.
Sound-effect handling
Specialized erase-and-restore technology replaces SFX while preserving the original background texture.
Vertical text support
Deep-learned Japanese and Korean typesetting logic — automatically optimizes reading flow after translation.
Preserve panel layout
Never breaks the panel composition — translated text appears naturally in the original positions.
Clean visual results
Advanced inpainting blends erased regions seamlessly with the surrounding artwork.
Fast batch translation
3–5 seconds per page; one-click processing for an entire volume — 100× faster than manual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our manga translator is built on cutting-edge AI specifically tuned for speech bubbles, SFX, and complex panel layouts — automated localization in seconds.
Manga translation guides
Go deeper on manga & webtoon translation
How to Translate Japanese Manga to English Online
Japanese manga mixes kanji, kana and furigana, and reads vertically right-to-left — which trips up most translators. This guide explains the challenges and shows how to translate Japanese manga to English (or Chinese) accurately online.
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MangaHow to Translate Manga to English: The Complete Free Guide (2026)
Want to read raw manga but can't read Japanese? This guide compares scanlation, generic machine translation and AI image translation — then shows you how to translate a whole manga page to English in seconds with PicTranslate, keeping the original bubbles and layout intact.
MangaWebtoon & Manhwa Translation: How to Translate Korean & Chinese Comics Online
Webtoons, Korean manhwa and Chinese manhua are vertical-scroll comics with different translation challenges than traditional manga. This guide explains the differences, the tricks for long vertical strips, and how to translate a webtoon to English online.
Manga5 Pro Tips for Manga Translation: Perfect Bubble Text Layout Every Time
Bubble text layout is the hardest part of manga translation. These tips from professional scanlation teams will help you produce quality that rivals the original.
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Manga translation is not just about translating dialogue. It also requires bubble detection, vertical text handling, SFX treatment, font matching and reading-order awareness.
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