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Scan Translator - Chrome Extension

Translates manga, manhwa and webtoon panels right in the browser using AI OCR.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since October 2024

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At a glance

Starts at Free Listed as free on the Chrome Web Store.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Chrome
Best for Readers wanting untranslated manga and webtoons translated instantly
Not for Anyone needing more than 30 free translation credits

4.2 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Scan Translator reads text out of manga panels, including vertical Japanese layouts and horizontal Korean manhwa formats, then translates it into more than 80 languages without leaving the page. New accounts start with 30 free credits that sync across devices once you sign in. With a 4.2-star rating from over 300 reviews it has a solid track record, though heavy readers will burn through free credits fairly quickly.

✓What it does well

AI OCR translationDetects and translates text directly from manga and manhwa panels.
Wide language supportTranslates into more than 80 target languages.
Layout awarenessHandles both horizontal and vertical manga and manhwa text layouts.

✕Where it falls short

Credit-based free tierFree accounts only get 30 credits before needing to pay for more.
Panel cleanup variesClean text removal is only available in some cases, not every panel.
Account required for creditsRequires creating an account to receive and sync free credits.

Key features

Manga OCRDetects text inside manga, manhwa and webtoon panels.
Multi-language translationTranslates detected text into more than 80 languages.
Vertical text supportReads and translates vertical Japanese manga layouts correctly.
Cross-device creditsSyncs your remaining translation credits across signed-in devices.

Questions about Scan Translator - Chrome Extension

What does Scan Translator - Chrome Extension do?

Scan Translator reads text out of manga, manhwa and webtoon panels with AI OCR and translates it right in the browser. It handles vertical Japanese layouts and horizontal Korean manhwa formats, translating into more than 80 languages without leaving the page.

Is Scan Translator - Chrome Extension free?

Scan Translator is listed as free on the Chrome Web Store, and new accounts start with 30 free credits. Free accounts only get those 30 credits before needing to pay for more, so heavy readers burn through them fairly quickly.

Do you need an account for Scan Translator - Chrome Extension?

Yes, to get credits. Creating an account is required to receive the 30 free credits, and once signed in, remaining credits sync across devices. The reviewer lists the account requirement among the extension's shortcomings.

What are the limits of Scan Translator - Chrome Extension?

The free tier is credit-based, with 30 credits before paying for more. Clean text removal from panels is only available in some cases, not on every panel, and an account is required to receive and sync credits.

How well rated is Scan Translator - Chrome Extension?

The reviewer notes a 4.2-star rating from over 300 reviews, a solid track record. Alex scored it 4.2 out of 5 after real use, rating it best for readers who want untranslated manga and webtoons translated instantly.

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