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OpenNovel
Turns Chinese, Korean and Japanese web novels and EPUB files into readable English on supported sites for fans of translated fiction.
Check who publishes it and what it asks to access on its Chrome Web Store page before you install it.
What it does
OpenNovel translates Chinese, Korean and Japanese web novels and EPUB files into readable English in Chrome. It is for fans of translated fiction who want to read the latest chapters on supported sites without waiting for fan translations.
Key features
- Translates chapters on a curated list of web novel sites
- Handles EPUB files as well as chapters on web pages
- Uses AI aimed at fluent, readable English rather than literal output
- Lets you translate new chapters as soon as they are posted
Use cases
- Catching up on a Chinese web novel before an official release
- Reading a Korean or Japanese novel in EPUB form
- Following a series whose fan translation has stalled
Getting started
Go to a chapter on a supported site, open the OpenNovel extension and click Translate; you may need to create an account first.
Good to know
It only works on supported sites, listed on the developer's website. Check its Chrome Web Store page for current terms.
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