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AI Translation Tools in the Market

People have been using Screenshot and Google Translation together to translate visual novels and Japanese for years. Translate Manga translation groups use tools like Capture2Text, which isn't user-friendly for casual readers. Here is a quick summary of our recommendations:

• Google Lens is a great manga translator. It is free, easy to use, and offers the most languages. It is best for casual manga readers.
• Another free screen translator is EverTranslator.
• For novel translator, if you need to alter the translation with AI, only ChatGPT can accomplish it. Try out Unifans GPT translator.
• If you are translating novels and articles, you have to go with DeepL and ChatGPT. They both have pros and cons, so it is best to use them together.
• If you are reading Korean content, go with Papago.
  

5 Best Translators & Comparisons

Here are the detail explanation of the best translation tools available right now.

Google Lens

Google Lens is the easiest way to translate anything on your screen. It is free and easy to use. The downside is that you need two devices; one to scan over the content you want to translate. Here is a video demonstration:

DeepL

DeepL is one of the most recognized translation tool in the manga and novel communities. In a comparison of Google Translate and DeepL, accuracy emerges as a key differentiator. DeepL generally outperforms Google Translate in blind tests, particularly with European languages. This superiority is evident in a study where 119 paragraphs were translated by DeepL, Google, and others, with DeepL often rated higher by professional translators in cases of distinct quality differences. DeepL's translations are praised for their naturalness and better handling of local idioms and slang, offering translations that capture the true meaning and tone, rather than just literal word-for-word accuracy.

However, when it comes to the range of supported languages, Google Translate has a clear advantage, offering over 130 languages, including less commonly spoken ones, compared to DeepL's 30+. While both services cover popular languages like Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese, Google Translate is the preferable choice for languages such as Vietnamese, Hindi, Hebrew, and Thai. This makes Google Translate more versatile for a broader range of linguistic needs, despite DeepL's superior accuracy in certain language pairs.

ChatGPT

Personally, I think ChatGPT is one of the best if not the best option for translating novels. One issue is that you need to do a lot of copying and pasting as you can only access it through the chatbot. One perk is that you can custom the translation by giving it instructions. It can identify names and slangs, which can be translated to a format you prefer. For example, to name making more consistent throughout the novel series, you can tell it to print names as translated noun [orginal noun]. This is not possible for any other translators right now. You can try out this feature with Unifans GPT Translator, which is trained to translate Chinese novels.

ChatGPT vs DeepL

As for the quality of translation, ChatGPT and DeepL are both very good at translating text, but they have different strengths and weaknesses. ChatGPT is better at translating creative and informal text, such as video scripts and support emails. It can also handle more languages than DeepL, but it may make more mistakes or sound less natural. DeepL is better at translating factual and formal text, such as website text and news articles. It produces more accurate and fluent translations, but it may struggle with idioms or slang. The best way to use these tools is to combine them, by letting ChatGPT proofread DeepL’s translations, or vice versa. This way, you can get the best of both worlds.

Papago

If you are reading a manhwa or Korean novel, you may want to try out Papago, which can translate phases and entire webpages. Papago, launched in 2017 by the Naver Corporation, has evolved into a prominent translation platform, supporting 15 languages, a significant expansion from its initial six. Originally designed as a standalone app, it has been integrated into Naver's homepage, has its own dedicated website, and a Chrome extension. Papago stands out for its use of neural machine translation, which learns from user interactions to improve accuracy and naturalness in translations, a method that contrasts with Google Translate's statistical approach. This innovation has made Papago the most popular translation platform in South Korea, surpassing Google Translate in domestic usage.

Papago's functionalities extend to document translation and special features in its app for image and voice translations. Its Chrome extension is particularly useful for translating web content, including Naver Webtoons, directly through a toolbar popup or on web pages. With over 16 million users and growing, thanks to its Chrome plugin and continuous user experience-based enhancements, Papago is rapidly expanding its international reach. This growth signifies Papago's successful competition with Google Translate and highlights its impact as a sophisticated translation tool within the global digital landscape.

EverTranslator

EverTranslator is a dynamic app offering real-time text translation without exiting the current app, notable for its ability to handle un-copyable text. It supports offline translation for some languages and is planning to add Text-to-Speech and more language options, including Russian. Particularly beneficial for Galaxy Note users with S Pen shortcut integration, the app is acclaimed for its cost-free, ad-free service, making it a popular choice for translating screen text, like manga. While it occasionally faces text recognition issues, its overall performance, powered by third-party translation services, has received positive feedback from users, who appreciate its efficiency and accuracy.

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