Revolutionizing the Webtoon Translation Process
Usable as Data for Generative AI
TwigFarm (CEO Sunho Baek), which operates the content localization solution 'LETR Works,' announced on the 4th the launch of a new webtoon (image) translation service utilizing artificial intelligence (AI).
Webtoon translation is based on images collected from authors. While some provide editable files, most authors only provide the final images for security reasons.
Traditionally, webtoon translators perform their work based on these final images. The process involves extracting Korean text from the images, translating the extracted text into a foreign language, and then typesetting the translated text back into the images to create the translated version.
This process, typically done manually, often leads to issues such as translation omissions, inconsistent translation quality, and delays in delivery time.
However, TwigFarm's new webtoon translation service simplifies this process by allowing users to upload images directly to 'LETR Works'. The stages of text extraction, translation area designation, and translation are handled automatically.
Users can also choose to proceed with a semi-automatic mode, where AI performs the initial task and the user makes further edits.
The service guarantees consistent quality, maintaining the integrity of characters and stories across various content types, including webtoons, web novels, web dramas, and films.
Data stored during the webtoon translation process can also be used to create new, customized generative AI services.
Enterprise users can leverage the stored data to access additional customized AI services, such as text recognition, translation, and typesetting AI.
Previously, over 50% of the costs for implementing custom AI services were attributed to data construction. Using the data accumulated on the platform allows for the introduction of AI models at a more reasonable cost.
Sunho Baek, CEO of TwigFarm, stated, "We have completed a content localization value chain that manages novels, videos, and webtoons on a single platform. We aim to promote outstanding Korean content worldwide."