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scanlator
What does scanlator mean?
A fan translator, or team of them, who scans, translates, typesets and cleans manga pages to share with non-Japanese readers.
"The scanlator apologised for the delay on the latest chapter."
Origin
English blend of 'scanlation' (scan + translation) plus the agent suffix -or.
Frequently asked questions
What is a scanlator?
A scanlator is a fan, or team of fans, who scans, translates, typesets, and cleans up manga pages so non-Japanese readers can enjoy them.
Where does the word scanlator come from?
It's a blend of 'scanlation' (itself a mix of scan and translation) with the agent suffix -or, meaning the person who does the scanlating.
What does a scanlator actually do?
They handle the full pipeline: scanning the source pages, translating the text, cleaning the art, and typesetting the new dialogue back into the panels.
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