Real-time screen translator for any game
RSTGameTranslation is an open-source tool that helps gamers play titles without localization. It captures text from the game screen in real-time, performs OCR, and translates it (Using AI for translation) into your desired language instantly. Perfect for playing Japanese or Chinese exclusive
RSTGameTranslation supports local-only translation via Ollama or LM Studio, and local OCR options (OneOCR, Windows OCR, PaddleOCR), allowing users to run the entire translation pipeline offline without sending data to external services or paying per-request fees
RSTGameTranslation provides multiple OCR engines optimized for different languages (PaddleOCR for Asian text, RapidOCR for Western text) and supports character name detection with game context awareness, enabling accurate translation of complex game text including UI, dialogue, and story elements
RSTGameTranslation uses OCR (OneOCR, PaddleOCR, RapidOCR, EasyOCR, Windows OCR) to capture game text and AI translation services (Gemini, ChatGPT, Google Translate, Groq, Ollama, Mistral, LM Studio) to translate it instantly, displaying results as an overlay or chat window so players can follow story and gameplay without pausing
RSTGameTranslation includes speech-to-text functionality using Whisper.Net to recognize speech from game audio and translate it, plus text-to-speech for reading translated text aloud, enabling players to understand both visual and audio game content
RSTGameTranslation offers simple setup mode with built-in OneOCR and Google Translate requiring no API keys or installation, plus automatic updates and preset configurations, allowing non-technical users to start translating games in minutes