LunaTranslator translates visual novel text by extracting it from running games, with setup guidance and multiple capture methods.
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LunaTranslator extracts text from games and translates it, with setup help and several text-capture methods.
About LunaTranslator
LunaTranslator extracts text from games and translates it. It uses HOOK for visual novels, supports HOOK emulators for NS, PSP, PSV and PS2 titles, and provides OCR through a built-in model and other online and offline engines. It works with translation engines including large language models and offline translation, can embed translations in some games, and includes text-to-speech, speech recognition on Windows 10 and 11, and Japanese aids such as word segmentation, kana annotation, AnkiConnect and Yomitan support.
Key features
- HOOK extraction of text from visual novel games
- HOOK emulator extraction for NS, PSP, PSV and PS2 games
- OCR with built-in model and other online and offline engines
- Translation with engines including large language models and offline options
- Japanese word segmentation, kana annotation, AnkiConnect and Yomitan support
- Text-to-speech with online and offline engines
Best for: Players who need to extract and translate game text, including Japanese visual novels.
Good for
- Offers multiple text-capture methods including HOOK, emulator HOOK and OCR
- Works with multiple translation, OCR and speech engines including offline options
- Includes Japanese study aids such as AnkiConnect and Yomitan support
Watch out for
- Embedded translation works only in some games
- Speech recognition requires Windows 10 or Windows 11
LunaTranslator at a glance
- Website
- docs.lunatranslator.org/en
- Category
- Gaming › Game Guides, Wikis & Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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