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LunaTranslator — A Comprehensive Visual Novel Translation Tool

Overview

LunaTranslator is a powerful visual novel translation tool designed to extract and translate text from various visual novels. It stands out for its extensive support for different game platforms, OCR capabilities, and integration with multiple translation engines. The tool aims to provide an immersive experience for users who wish to enjoy visual novels in their native language.

Key Features

HOOK-based text extraction compatible with a wide range of visual novels
In-game text embedding for an immersive experience
HOOK emulator support for games on NS/PSP/PSV/PS2
High-precision OCR model with support for various online and offline OCR engines
Support for nearly all translation engines, including large language model translations and offline translations
Language learning features with Japanese tokenization and AnkiConnect support
Support for numerous online and offline text-to-speech engines
Windows 10 and Windows 11 voice recognition capabilities

Use Cases

Visual novel enthusiasts who want to play games in their native language
Translators looking to extract and translate text from visual novels
Language learners using visual novels to improve their Japanese skills
Game developers needing to localize their visual novels for different markets

Advantages

Supports a broad range of visual novel platforms and emulators
Offers both OCR and direct text extraction methods
Integrates with multiple translation APIs for flexibility
Enhances the user experience with text-to-speech and voice recognition features

Limitations / Considerations

May require specific technical knowledge to set up and use effectively
Performance may vary depending on the game and the complexity of the text
OCR accuracy can be affected by image quality and text layout

VNDS: A visual novel development system that also includes translation support, but focuses more on development rather than translation.
Ren'Py: An engine for creating visual novels that includes some localization features, but does not offer the extensive translation and OCR capabilities of LunaTranslator.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/HIllya51/LunaTranslator
Stars: 8,941
License: GPLv3
Last Commit: 2025-10-01

📊 Project Information

Project Name: LunaTranslator
GitHub URL: https://github.com/HIllya51/LunaTranslator
Programming Language: C++
⭐ Stars: 8,941
🍴 Forks: 952
📅 Created: 2022-09-28
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-01

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