Speech bubble translator

Manga speech bubble translator

Speech bubbles are where most manga meaning lives, and Comics Translate is shaped around turning those bubbles into readable translated dialogue.

OCR detects text on a manga page Translated manga page rendered back into the image

Problem

Speech bubbles need context

A single page can split one conversation across bubbles, panels, and small text. Translating each fragment alone can make dialogue sound flat or confusing.

Solution

Keep nearby dialogue together

Comics Translate helps prepare nearby page text for AI translation, then lets you fix selected areas and render the translated dialogue back onto the image.

Workflow

From page image to readable translation

1

Import pages

Paste a manga website URL or upload PNG, JPG, and WebP images.

2

Detect text

OCR reads text areas from speech bubbles and page artwork.

3

Translate with AI

Gemini AI translates dialogue using your own API key.

4

Read the result

The app renders translated text back onto the page for Reader View.

Highlights

Focused on manga dialogue

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Questions

Common questions

Can Comics Translate translate speech bubbles?

Yes. The app detects page text, translates dialogue, and renders translated text back onto the manga page.

Can I fix one difficult bubble?

Yes. Selected area tools help you focus on a difficult part of the page instead of reworking everything manually.

Does the app preserve the original art?

The workflow is designed to render translated text while keeping the page readable and close to the original reading experience.

Is this only for Japanese manga?

No. The workflow can help with manga and comic pages in different source languages, depending on text detection and AI translation quality.