Introducing BallonsTranslator: Your Manga Translation Companion
BallonsTranslator is a sophisticated tool designed to aid in translating comics using the power of deep learning. It's especially renowned for enabling seamless machine translations and offering simple image and text editing capabilities, all in a user-friendly package. With support for both Japanese and Western comics, BallonsTranslator is an invaluable resource for comic enthusiasts around the world.
Features Overview
One-Click Machine Translation
BallonsTranslator offers one-click machine translation that cleverly integrates translated text back into the comic while considering the original format in terms of color, outline, angle, orientation, and alignment. The final output depends on the combined performance of text detection, recognition, text removal, and machine translation modules. This feature currently supports translations between English and Chinese, and Japanese to English, with optimized layout management.
Image and Text Editing
- Image Editing: Users can enjoy features like mask editing and a repair brush for image modifications.
- Text Editing: The tool provides WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) rich text editing, allowing adjustment of basic formatting and font styles. It facilitates search and replace functions across the entire text or specific text sections and allows for importing and exporting Word documents.
Getting Started
Windows Setup
Windows users can download a ready-to-use package from either MEGA or Google Drive. This package simplifies the setup process by automatically downloading libraries and models, or you can download them manually if required. Users can keep the tool updated via a provided script for easy patching and enhancements.
Running from Source
To run BallonsTranslator from the source, all you need is Python (version 3.10.11 recommended) and Git. Easy instructions guide you through cloning the repository, setting up dependencies, and launching the application.
Quick Translation and User Interface
BallonsTranslator’s simple interface allows you to open a folder of images and initiate translation with a click, seeing the magic unfold as the tool processes and updates your comic in real time. Users can customize text embedding settings to suit their preferences and use tools like a repair brush or rectangle tool for handling complex text areas or backgrounds in images.
Text Editing Features
The text editing tools are designed for efficiency, featuring options for text style adjustments, batch processing, and automatic layout arrangements. Additionally, it supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for translating selected text boxes for enhanced accuracy and workflow optimization.
Advanced Settings and Automation
The tool showcases robust automation modules and highly customizable settings that define language detection, OCR, image restoration, and various translation services—from Google Translate to advanced AI-powered options like OpenAI-compatible translators.
Support and Contributions
BallonsTranslator leverages resources and models from the manga-image-translator project and welcomes support via platforms like Ko-fi and Patreon. The comprehensive design and integration guide offer insights for developers and translators to add new translation engines or refine existing functionalities.
Miscellaneous
BallonsTranslator harnesses GPU acceleration where possible, embracing modern hardware capabilities for enhanced performance. Contributions to language translations and other enhancements are warmly welcomed, with ongoing community support ensuring the project grows and meets the ever-evolving demands of digital storytelling.
Explore the world of manga translation with BallonsTranslator, a tool that merges powerful technology with a passion for comics, delivering delightful translations that cater to both creators and readers alike.