Documentation
Everything you need to install, configure, and master Manga Translator Z. Pick a topic below to get started.
Getting Started
Installation
Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store and set it up in under a minute.
Quick Start
Translate your first manga page in 60 seconds flat.
Features
Bubble Detection
AI-powered speech bubble detection using an ONNX model that runs locally in your browser.
Translation Modes
Choose between overlay mode and side-by-side mode to view translations your way.
Languages
Translate from Japanese, Korean, Chinese, or auto-detect into 7 target languages.
Auto-Translate
Automatically translate every page as you browse through a chapter.
SFX Translation
Translate sound effects and onomatopoeia alongside speech bubbles.
Hover for Original
Hover over any translated bubble to instantly see the original Japanese, Korean, or Chinese text.
Click Toggle
Click any translated bubble to reveal the original art underneath, and click again to restore.
Inline Editing
Double-click any translation to edit it in place. Fix names, adjust phrasing, or refine dialog.
Multi-Page Context
Carries character names and story context across pages for consistent translation quality.
Page Prefetching
Pre-translate upcoming pages in the background so they are ready when you turn the page.
Custom Fonts
Bundled Komika Hand manga font with full size and color control, plus system-font fallbacks.
Save & Export
Export translated pages as PNG images or auto-save entire chapters to your Downloads folder.
Backends
OpenAI Vision
Cloud-powered translation using GPT Vision models. Bring your own API key for pay-per-use.
Ollama (Local)
Run translation models locally with Ollama. 100% offline, zero cloud calls, maximum privacy.
Hosted Server
Deploy the FastAPI backend on your own server with GPU support for high-volume translation.
Settings
General Tab
Language selection, auto-translate, SFX, reading direction, tone, and glossary settings.
Display Tab
Font style, color, bubble opacity, shape, padding, and advanced display controls.
Backend Tab
Choose and configure your AI backend: hosted server, Ollama, or OpenAI Vision.
Per-Site Rules
Override language, tone, font, and model settings on a per-domain basis.
Glossary
Define custom name translations to keep character names consistent across pages.
Advanced
Prefetching, reading direction, multi-page context, bubble merge distance, and other fine-tuning.