BallonsTranslator is a software suite designed for extracting, translating, and replacing text within comic panels while preserving the original visual layout. It functions as an image translation tool that combines text region detection, optical character recognition, and deep learning inpainting to automate the localization of comics.
The tool features a deep learning image inpainter that removes original text and restores backgrounds using generative neural networks and patch-matching algorithms. It also includes a rich-text translation editor for modifying translated dialogue with support for font presets, search-and-replace, and document exports.
The system provides a multi-engine OCR pipeline for extracting text and font colors, and a layout-aware replacement system that matches font sizes and positioning. For automated workflows, a headless command-line interface allows for batch image translation and rendering without a graphical user interface.
