AI platform for upscaling images, enhancing photos, and generating high-quality creative assets with contextual detail.
XianScan
FreeStarting price
0Popularity
About XianScan
XianScan is a local-first translation studio designed for manga, manhwa, and manhua. It performs offline speech bubble detection, multi-script optical character recognition, context-aware large language model translation, and LaMa neural inpainting. The tool processes raw comic pages through a six-stage scanlation pipeline that includes reslicing, bubble and panel segmentation, multi-language OCR, context-aware translation, neural artwork inpainting, and automated typesetting. It supports 10 languages and preserves artwork textures, gradients, and screentones during text removal. The pipeline executes in a single automated pass using a pure Rust neural inference engine. Translated chapters can be read on desktop web, directly on comic sites, or synced to Android devices via local Wi-Fi streaming.
Key features
- Offline speech bubble detection
- Multi-script OCR for Hanzi, Hangul, Kanji/Kana
- Context-aware LLM translation with 5-page sliding window
- LaMa neural inpainting with texture preservation
- Automated typesetting with Google Skia
- 1-click browser extension for chapter importing
- Local Wi-Fi streaming to Mihon/Tachiyomi
- Self-hosted and private setup options
Use cases
- Translating raw manga scans into multiple languages
- Batch processing comic chapters for scanlation teams
- Reading translated comics on desktop or Android devices
Pros
- Local-first processing with offline capabilities
- Automated six-stage scanlation pipeline
- Supports 10 languages including Hanzi, Hangul, and Kanji/Kana
- Preserves artwork textures and screentones during inpainting
- Browser extension for live in-place translation
Cons
- Beta version (v0.5.0-beta)
- Requires self-hosting or standalone binary installation
- No explicit mention of iOS or desktop macOS support
Frequently asked questions about XianScan
What is XianScan and what does it do?
XianScan is a local-first translation studio designed for manga, manhwa, and manhua. It automates the scanlation pipeline, including speech bubble detection, multi-script OCR, context-aware translation, neural inpainting, and typesetting, all executed in a single automated pass using a pure Rust neural inference engine.
Who is XianScan for?
XianScan is for translators, scanlation teams, and comic readers who want to translate and read manga, manhwa, or manhua in multiple languages while preserving artwork quality and cultural context.
How does XianScan handle different comic formats?
XianScan supports vertical webtoon strips, traditional manga panels, and horizontal manhua layouts. It includes a reslicing step to recombine vertical strips along natural panel gutters, ensuring speech bubbles are not sliced in half during processing.
Does XianScan require an internet connection?
No, XianScan is designed to operate offline. It uses a pure Rust neural inference engine and local processing for all stages, including OCR, translation, and inpainting, ensuring privacy and independence from external servers.
What languages does XianScan support?
XianScan supports 10 languages, including Hanzi, Hangul, and Kanji/Kana, with OCR and translation tailored to the reading flow of each script, such as RTL manga, vertical columns, or horizontal webtoons.
Can I use XianScan to translate and read comics on my Android device?
Yes, translated chapters can be synced to Android devices via local Wi-Fi streaming, allowing you to read them directly in compatible comic reader apps like Mihon or Tachiyomi.
