Novel Translator

Novel Translator is a web-based service that translates text documents and images using AI. You upload files you own or have permission to use—like EPUB novels, TXT manuscripts, PDFs, or images containing text—and receive a translated version. The service handles various formats and maintains document structure, keeping chapter breaks and formatting intact. It's designed for personal use, allowing you to create private translations for reading, study, or review without making the content public.

What sets Novel Translator apart is its focus on consistency and context. The tool uses smart glossaries to ensure character names, places, and specialized terms remain the same throughout a translation—preventing common issues like a character named "Wei Wuxian" suddenly becoming "John." It also cleans up messy files with OCR errors or formatting problems before translation. The service includes a beta image translation feature for manga, screenshots, and scanned documents, plus access to additional writing and world-building tools.

This tool is most useful for readers who want to translate licensed novels in languages like Chinese, Japanese, or Korean for personal enjoyment. Writers can use it to localize their own manuscripts, and translators can draft consistent translations for projects they're authorized to work on. The emphasis is on using files you have rights to, with clear pricing based on credits and an active Discord community for support.