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Desktop screen-translation tool for raw (untranslated) games and manga that OCRs a chosen screen region and shows live translations.

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What is it?

Dango Translator is a desktop application for translating foreign-language content such as games and comics. It uses OCR to recognize text inside a screen area you select, sends the text to a translation source, and displays the result in real time. An automatic mode continuously rescans the chosen region.

The project supports offline OCR, online OCR and manga OCR, along with conventional translation services, online AI translation and local AI translation. It also includes an image translation feature for manga pages, which detects text, erases the original lettering, and writes the translated text back in. A login system stores settings in the cloud.

The Python codebase is no longer updated; the project moved to a full Golang rewrite starting with version 4.5.8. The repository continues to publish release information for the latest Windows builds.

Key features

  • 01Screen-region OCR that recognizes text in a selected area and translates it live.
  • 02Automatic mode that continuously rescans the region.
  • 03Offline, online and manga OCR options.
  • 04Conventional, online AI and local AI translation backends.
  • 05Manga image translation with text detection, erasing and lettering.
  • 06Cloud-saved settings through a built-in account system.

Use cases

  • Reading untranslated games in real time without modifying the game.
  • Translating raw manga pages into another language with text replaced in place.
  • Comparing conventional, online AI and local AI translation output for foreign text on screen.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the installer from the official website or GitHub Releases

  2. 2

    Install and launch the app (Windows, win7–11 per the README)

Things to know

  • The Python codebase is no longer updated because the project was rewritten in Golang after v4.5.8.
  • The README lists Windows (win7–11) as the supported platform.
  • Some features depend on online services such as the Stariver online OCR and online AI translation.
  • Licensed under LGPL-2.1, a copyleft license.

Topics

#ocr#translation#manga#screen-translation#windows#python

FAQ

What is Dango-Translator?
Desktop screen-translation tool for raw (untranslated) games and manga that OCRs a chosen screen region and shows live translations. Dango Translator is a desktop application for translating foreign-language content such as games and comics. It uses OCR to recognize text inside a screen area you select, sends the text to a translation source, and displays the result in real time. An automatic mode continuously rescans the chosen region.
Is Dango-Translator free to use? What license does it have?
Dango-Translator is open source under the LGPL-2.1 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Dango-Translator still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Dango-Translator was on Oct 2, 2026.
What can I use Dango-Translator for?
Reading untranslated games in real time without modifying the game. Translating raw manga pages into another language with text replaced in place. Comparing conventional, online AI and local AI translation output for foreign text on screen.
How do I install Dango-Translator?
Download the installer from the official website or GitHub Releases Install and launch the app (Windows, win7–11 per the README)
Where can I get Dango-Translator?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/PantsuDango/Dango-Translator

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