The easiest way to translate visual novels
A simple and easy-to-use visual novel OCR and translator.

Combines all sorts of functionality for an all-in-one experience
High-quality OCR, AI-powered translation and more, all in a single window.
High-accuracy OCR
Thanks to Google Cloud Vision technology, Kamui features 99% accuracy Japanese text OCR.
Think like Google Lens, but way more convenient to use. It works on retro pixelated fonts, too!
Windows app with overlay and auto-OCREXPERIMENTAL
Download Kamui Desktop (Windows-only) for greater ease of use, including a game overlay and fully automatic OCR!
AI-powered auto translation
Immediately get translations for all scanned text. GPT-4.1 available!
How to use
- Step 1
Enable "Translation mode".

- Step 2
Click "Select window".

- Step 3
Select your VN's window.

- Step 4
Click "Scan".

- Step 5
You'll get the text currently displaying in the VN, but translated!

Frequently Asked Questions