Summary

Dango Translator is an OCR-based software for real-time translation of untranslated digital content like games and manga. It targets users needing to quickly understand foreign language text on-screen or in images, offering automated recognition and translation to streamline access to foreign-language media.

How It Works

The system uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to detect text in specified screen regions or image files. Recognized text is then processed through various translation engines, including online AI, local AI, and standard services. The project has undergone a significant rewrite, with its primary codebase now developed in Golang since version 4.5.8, while the Python version is no longer updated.

Quick Start & Requirements

Installation is available via downloadable installers, cloud downloads, or GitHub Releases. Specific hardware requirements for local AI models or advanced OCR features are not detailed. Links to tutorials and download pages are provided.

Highlighted Details

• Versatile OCR: Supports offline (DangoOCR) and online (Xinghe Cloud OCR) engines.
• Diverse Translation Sources: Integrates regular, online AI, and local AI models.
• Advanced Manga Translation: Features automatic text erasure and re-embedding for manga.
• Golang Rewrite: Core application rewritten in Golang; Python development discontinued.

Maintenance & Community

Development is active, with recent updates in late 2025. A communication group is available for Golang version discussions.

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (LGPL). Compatible with commercial use, provided LGPL terms are followed for derived works of library components.

Limitations & Caveats

The Python codebase is unmaintained. Detailed hardware specs for advanced features are absent. Manga translation brush tool at non-100% zoom may affect image resolution.