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How to translate manga in your browser

Translate loaded website images, one image or a visible area; read supported comics with saved positions, configurable shortcuts and original comparison.

NodeLane Comics editorial team4 min

Real desktop extension captures in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English, with an original sample comic. Connection forms show setup, not a verified service connection.

Start with the right reading entry

Start with the right reading entry
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Comic dialogue is drawn into images. Image translation detects text, translates it and places it back into the page. The extension can read your local books, Drive, OPDS and supported website sources; the website separately accepts JPG, PNG and WebP for image translation.

Read originals without a NodeLane account. For image translation, sign in to the official channel or connect your own manga-translator-ui. The website and extension use the same account allowance when you sign in with the same identity.

Read a supported comic or translate on the page

Read a supported comic or translate on the page
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A dedicated website adapter can open a comic in the reader and add it to your shelf. Check its listed access conditions and complete any source login, payment or regional requirements. Browser site access is declared at installation and may still be restricted by your browser settings.

On other pages, use current-tab translation for loaded images, right-click an image or select a visible rectangle. A region does not scroll or stitch the page. Optional auto-translation starts off; browser shortcuts can launch tab or region translation and can be reassigned. These entries do not import unsupported websites.

Keep your place and the original close

Translation prioritizes the current images and a limited nearby window as you read. Switch between original and translated views or compare side by side without losing your place. EPUB translates supported embedded bitmap images, not body text.

A failed image does not block the others. Check its message before a manual retry; unknown official task results should be recovered first. Machine translation can miss text or context, so compare with the original and use page feedback when needed.