Sumi - AI Manga Translator

Sumi is an AI-powered manga translator for manga, manhwa, and webtoons. It removes the original text and places the translation back into the artwork so readers can follow the page without switching between a separate transcript and the image.

How it works

Sumi detects text in comic panels, translates it, erases the source text, and re-typesets the result directly into the original image. It supports vertical CJK typesetting and is designed to preserve artwork and page layout rather than replacing the page with plain text.

Available platforms

- Chrome extension for translating supported manga websites while reading

- Online image translator at mangasumi.com

- Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The Apple app can process translations fully offline on supported devices. Current language coverage differs by product: the native app supports 14 languages, the browser extension supports 24, and the online translator supports 134.

Pricing

Sumi is freemium. The online translator includes one page without an account, five pages after sign-up, and five pages that can be claimed daily. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. There is no free trial.

Sumi is intended for readers who want translated manga pages that retain the visual reading experience of the original comic.