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Novel Translator does not supply books, chapters, scans, or downloads.
Use what you have rights to
Upload files you own, wrote, licensed, or have permission to translate.
Keep the work private
Create drafts for reading, review, study, localization, or personal use.
Used by readers, writers, and translators who bring their own files and care about names, tone, and consistency.
Translation tools for files you bring yourself
Novel Translator helps with files you own, wrote, licensed, or have permission to use. Upload the file, choose your settings, and keep the work private.
- 24/7 Discord SupportGet help from an active Discord community and a team that works with long-form translation every day.
- Credits that fit the projectBuy credits when you need them. Before uploading, make sure the file is yours to translate.
- Character Names Stay PerfectSmart glossaries remember every character, place, technique. Wei Wuxian never becomes \"John\" (we've all been there).
- Mature Content HandlingFor adult material you are allowed to translate, the output keeps context without turning your project public.
Translate files from your own collection
Use Novel Translator for manuscripts, ebooks, documents, and images you have the right to use.
From your file to a translated draft in 4 steps
No API keys or technical setup. Bring an EPUB or TXT file you are allowed to use, choose settings, and review the result.
What generic translators usually miss
Built for readers, writers, translators, and localization work where the same names and terms need to stay consistent.
Cleans messy files
OCR mistakes, missing punctuation, and formatting problems can be cleaned before translation.
Your project library
Keep your translation jobs organized and return to finished projects later.
Keeps the book structure
Chapter breaks, italics, and scene dividers stay in place.
Context-aware translation
Keep tone, terminology, and context in files you have the right to translate.
Made by Translators
Our team works with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean fiction, so the common failure points are familiar.
Help when you need it
Video guides, email support, and an active Discord community.
Image Translation
Translate text inside images you own, made, licensed, or have permission to use.
Speech Bubbles
Translate speech bubbles and text overlays.
Screenshots & UI
Translate text captured in app screenshots and user interfaces.
Scanned Documents
Translate text in scanned pages and PDFs rendered as images.
Signs & Menus
Translate text in photos of real-world signs, menus, and labels.
Educational Materials
Translate diagrams, charts, and infographics.
Social Media Posts
Translate text in social media images and memes.
Images stored locally in browser only (not synced across devices) · 1GB storage limit, 10MB per image · Credits are non-refundable for image translations · Beta feature — results may vary
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Credits for translation projects using files you bring.
Starter
18 credits - estimate your file cost with the calculator below.
Credit Pack
- 18 credits included
- Advanced translation engine
- 20+ writing & world-building tools
- Image Translation (0.1 credits/image)
- Character portrait generator access
Starter pack with a 50% launch discount. Use the calculator below to estimate your files.
Pro
50 credits • Use the calculator below for file-specific estimates.
Credit Pack
- 50 credits included
- Advanced AI translation engine
- 20+ writing & world-building tools
- Image Translation (0.1 credits/image)
- Character portrait generator access
Most popular choice with 50% launch discount. Check your expected credit use in the calculator below.
Ultimate
110 credits • Estimate larger projects with the calculator below.
Credit Pack
- 110 credits included
- Advanced AI translation engine
- 20+ writing & world-building tools
- Image Translation (0.1 credits/image)
- Character portrait generator access
Maximum value for power users with 50% off. Use the calculator below for your file mix.
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How Pricing Works
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Fixed cost per file upload based on model quality (1 EPUB = 1 file, 1 TXT = 1 file)
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Pricing: Transparent token-based calculation
Why Choose Novel Translator?
- Advanced context-aware translation engine
- Novel-optimized glossaries and terminology
- NSFW content support (unrestricted)
- Automatic text cleaning and formatting
- Dedicated Discord community support
- Chapter splitting and organization
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Made for personal translation work
People bring their own files and use Novel Translator to create private drafts.
David Chen
Reader
I use it for Chinese novels I already have permission to work with. The glossary saves me a ridiculous amount of cleanup.
Rachel Kim
K-Novel Expert
For Korean webnovel drafts, the names stay stable. That alone makes long projects less painful.
Marcie Le
Isekai Addict
Long Japanese files used to be a weekend project before I could even start reviewing. Now I get a readable draft first.
Sofia Garcia
R18 Romance Reader
The mature-content handling is why I stayed. It keeps the scene intact instead of flattening everything.
Jamie Wilson
Speed Reader
Batching a few files overnight is the whole appeal. I wake up with drafts ready to check.
Anna Zhang
Cultivation Fan
Dao, qi, tribulation, sect names - the glossary keeps them from drifting halfway through the book.
Questions before you upload
Use Novel Translator with files you own, made, licensed, or have permission to translate.
Is the quality actually readable?
For novels, we use model fallback and glossaries to keep names and terms stable. It still needs human review for serious publishing work, but it gives you a much cleaner draft than basic machine translation.
What languages and genres work best?
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Russian, and many more. It is especially useful for long fiction with repeated names, titles, and genre terms.
How fast is it really? Be honest.
A 300-page novel usually takes hours. Very large projects can run overnight. Speed depends on length, model choice, and queue load.
Hidden fees? Subscription traps?
No hidden subscription tricks. You buy credits, see the estimated cost before translating, and spend credits when a job runs.
Does it handle cultivation terms, honorifics, cultural stuff?
Yes. Glossaries help keep terms like Dao, qi, -san, -nim, sect names, and techniques consistent across long files.
What if I get stuck or need help?
Email us or use the guides. Discord is there too if you want community help.
Start a translation project
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