Traditional Screenshot Translation
- Capture, upload, then switch windows
- Text is detached from original context
- Repeated actions slow down reading flow
MASK OFFICIAL
See and Understand.
Translate text with masks and understand visuals with VLM. Privacy-first and on-device.
Original
ドカン!!
このプロトタイプ、来週までに仕上げる。
mask Result
Boom!
This prototype must be finished by next week.
What You Mask Is What You Get
Select only what matters. Translation appears in place without breaking visual continuity.
mask Translation
- Select a dialog area and translate in one step
- Translation is blended back into the scene
- Designed for uninterrupted reading
Core Technology Highlights
VLM Scene Understanding
Beyond OCR, mask understands visual context in comics, charts, and handwritten notes.
On-device Privacy
OCR and key visual processing run locally by default, so your images stay on your device.
Flexible Model Routing
Switch across OpenAI, Gemini, Qwen, DeepSeek, and Ollama based on speed and quality needs.
Beyond Text, Better Visual Understanding
Traditional OCR reads text only. mask VLM reads text with scene context.
| Scenario | Traditional Tool | mask (VLM) |
|---|---|---|
| Handwritten notes + sketch | Fragmented words, awkward output | Understands intent and generates coherent translation |
| Comic sound effects | Misses text or outputs garbled content | Interprets “ドカン” and translates to “Boom!” |
| Data charts | Translates title only | Summarizes chart trends in readable language |
Privacy Without Compromise
Image Input
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On-device OCR / VLM
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Local Translation Output
Local-first processing pipeline with no image upload by default.
Use Cases
Read Raw Comics
Translate dialog areas instantly while preserving original style.
Understand Foreign Slides
Translate text and capture chart meaning with context.
Support Foreign-language Games
Understand UI and story text in real time without context switching.
Organize Handwritten Notes
Interpret rough handwriting and sketches into readable output.
Early Feedback
“mask changed how I read foreign comics. It really understands sound effects.” - Early tester