Torii Image Translator is a browser extension that uses AI to translate images—especially manga, manhwa, and webtoons—in-place on any website, with additional tools for editing, cleanup, and bulk translation.
What is Torii Image Translator?
Torii Image Translator is an AI-powered browser extension and web platform that detects text in images and replaces it with translated text in real time. It takes an image from a webpage or a local file as input and outputs an overlaid translation directly on the image. The extension is available for Chromium browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera, Kiwi, Brave), Firefox (and Android), and Safari (via the App Store). It is developed by Torii, a team known for responsive support on Discord.
Key Features
- In-place image translation — Translate any image on a webpage with one click; text appears overlaid in under 2 seconds.
- Editable translations — Change font, size, stroke, background color, placement, and rewrite the translation itself.
- AI cleanup & paint tools — Erase, paint, or inpaint to remove original text; includes an AI-powered inpainting tool for clean text removal.
- Manual OCR control — Highlight specific text to send for simultaneous OCR and translation, improving accuracy on difficult areas.
- Smart cropping — Draw a box around any part of a webpage (manga, UI, videos) for instant in-place translation.
- Local image support & bulk translation — Upload multiple images at once for batch translation; download all as a ZIP file.
- Context sharing — Select a span of images to share context, ensuring consistency in characters and terms across a chapter.
- Multi-platform support — Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Kiwi (Android), and via the Torii website for local files.
Who is it for?
- Manga and manhwa readers — Instantly translate raw chapters on sites like MangaDex without switching tabs.
- Scanlation groups — Use the AI cleanup and editing tools to remove original text and insert translations, speeding up the scanlation pipeline.
- Language learners and travelers — Crop signs, menus, or any text in images for quick translations on the go.
- Power users and pros — Auto-translate entire pages, bulk translate and download chapters, and fine-tune results with editing tools.
What can you do with Torii Image Translator?
- Read untranslated manga — Load a page of raw manga and use auto-translate to get all images translated in seconds.
- Create quick scanlations — Use the eraser, inpainting, and editable text tools to produce clean translated images ready for sharing.
- Translate bulk images — Upload an entire chapter as local files and translate them all at once, then download as a ZIP.
- Translate on mobile — With the Firefox or Kiwi browser on Android, use the extension to translate images on your phone.
How does Torii Image Translator work?
After installing the extension, navigate to any webpage containing images. Click the Torii icon or use the keyboard shortcut, and the extension automatically detects text in images, performs OCR, translates it using an AI model (e.g., GPT-4), and overlays the translated text back onto the image. For local files, upload them via the Torii website, select languages, and start translation. The manual OCR tool allows selecting specific text for more accurate results.
Pricing
Torii operates on a freemium model. New users receive a free credit allowance to try the service. For higher usage, paid subscriptions are available with reasonable pricing. The exact tiers are not publicly listed but are described as fair and affordable by users.
FAQ
Is Torii Image Translator free?
Yes, it offers a free tier with a limited number of credits. Additional credits can be purchased through a subscription.
What languages does it support?
Torii detects and translates from any language to any other, with a focus on Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English.
Can I use it on mobile?
Yes, the extension works on Firefox for Android and Kiwi Browser on Android. Safari on iOS is also supported via the App Store.
How accurate are the translations?
Accuracy depends on the AI model used; GPT-4 based translations are described as high-quality, especially for manga and manhwa. The context-sharing feature improves consistency across a chapter.
Can I translate my own images?
Yes, you can upload local images (JPG, PNG, etc.) on the Torii website for translation, and bulk translate multiple files at once.
