Select any dialogue box or manga page once. Thaluna reads the text on screen and places the translation right over the game—or in a separate movable window.
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Choose your platform and how you prefer to install it. Windows downloads include the offline translation models right inside the package.
Unpack the ZIP and run—no installer needed. Try your own game with the free demo first, or get Full with lifetime updates.
Install and receive automatic updates directly through Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Regional pricing available.
Translate mobile games and manga on your phone with Game Lens and Nearby Lens. 30 free translation batches every day.
Playing on Linux? One itch.io purchase includes both the Windows and Linux downloads, plus a free Linux demo.
Note: Microsoft Store, itch.io, and Android Pro are separate purchases. Already bought Thaluna on itch.io? Your purchase includes lifetime portable updates—you do not need to buy it again.
Every reading mode works offline out of the box with the included translation models. Click any preview below to zoom to fullscreen.
Select the dialogue area once. Thaluna waits for typewriter text to finish appearing and places the translation right over it. You can hide the overlay at any time with a shortcut to check the original text.
Prefer not to cover the original game artwork? Keep the original dialogue untouched and read the live translation in a clean, draggable subtitle window—great for visual novels, anime subtitles, and streams.
Translate a comic page or selected region right inside the speech bubbles. Continuous Lens refreshes automatically when you turn the page, and Manga Mode handles vertical Japanese text.
Need to read an item description, tutorial popup, or in-game letter? Capture the area once with a shortcut and read the translation directly over the document.
Hide/Show Overlay and Backlog work 100% offline. Japanese Study and Read Aloud (TTS) use your optional OpenRouter connection when you want extra study or voice features.
See hiragana readings, romaji, individual word meanings, kanji breakdowns, and grammar notes for each captured game line—with the full translation hidden until you click to reveal it.
Real-Time TTS reads the translated or original text aloud using OpenRouter voice models (Gemini, Grok, MAI Voice), so you can keep your eyes focused on the action.
Hide the Game Lens overlay with a single key press to compare it with the original Japanese or Chinese text, then bring it right back. Customize fonts, outlines, colors, and window presets.
Revisit earlier translated lines in the Backlog window whenever a cutscene moves too quickly, or save a complete .txt transcript of your session’s original and translated lines.
Fictional demo scenes with actual captured translation wording. Timing is edited; the Real-Time panel is enlarged and runs at 1.25× speed. These are not latency benchmarks. OpenRouter features require your own API key and separately billed credits. Explore all Windows capabilities.
Free includes 30 successful translation batches per day with Basic Offline on your device or optional OpenRouter. One-time Pro removes the daily limit—no subscription.
Replaces the original Japanese or foreign dialogue box directly on your phone screen so you stay immersed in the story.
Reads speech bubbles on your phone screen and places translated text directly inside the panels without switching apps.
Want to see both languages at once? Nearby Lens places a clean translation card right next to the original dialogue box.
You don’t need to know anything about AI models or API keys to use Thaluna.
When you download Thaluna on Windows (or download a language pack in Basic Offline on Android), the translation models are stored right on your device.
Want higher literary accuracy for slang, character names, Japanese Study breakdowns, or Read Aloud voices? You can optionally connect an AI engine:
Choose the language Thaluna reads from the screen separately from the language you want to receive.
Choose a reading mode, check supported languages, or solve a setup problem.
Install the portable Windows demo, select your languages and set up your first translation.
Open Complete GuideSee all workflows and check capture, GPU and display requirements before buying.
Clear, honest answers about how Thaluna works on Windows, Android, and Linux.
Thaluna reads visible text instead of relying on a separate integration for each game. That makes it useful across many games, but not universally compatible: screen capture, fonts, text size, subtitle timing, the chosen engine and your device all affect the result. Try several passages from your own game with the Windows demo before buying.
Do not assume that an overlay is permitted just because it does not change game files. Check the game's rules and the publisher's guidance for third-party tools. We cannot guarantee compatibility with every anti-cheat system or that using Thaluna is allowed in every online game. Do not disable or bypass anti-cheat to make it work.
No. Thaluna reads visible text using OCR. Results depend on fonts, text size, backgrounds, capture compatibility, language and translation engine. Try the Windows demo with your own content; Android offers Free access on Google Play.
Refund requests are handled by the store where you bought Thaluna, under its applicable policy. For Microsoft Store purchases, see Microsoft returns and refunds. For itch.io purchases, contact itch.io support with your purchase information. Please do not post private order details on the public forum. For technical problems, use our Help page.
Choose Microsoft Store for one-click installation and updates on Windows 11. Choose itch.io for the portable ZIP on Windows 10 or Windows 11 —or to try the free demo first.
Because the offline translation models are included right inside the download! That way Thaluna can translate games immediately without needing an internet connection, cloud account, or API key.
The demo includes every mode, language, and engine. It gives you 30 successful translations or 20 active minutes (whichever comes first) to test your own games, once (no daily reset). Failed or empty attempts do not use the allowance; downloading again does not reset the demo. Full ($4.99 on itch.io; local Store prices vary, one-time) removes all time/translation limits and DEMO markings, and includes lifetime updates.
Yes. On Windows, use Windowed or Borderless Windowed mode in your game settings so the Thaluna overlay can appear on top of the game screen. This only changes a display setting—it never modifies game files.
Not at all. Start with the included offline translation on Windows or Basic Offline on Android. Ollama and OpenRouter are completely optional extras if you ever want them later.
No, Windows and Android are separate products. However, buying on itch.io includes both the Windows and Linux versions in a single purchase.