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Streamlining Translation with Yaraku Translation

On March 28, 2026, Yaraku Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo, released an update for its cutting-edge translation support tool, Yaraku Translation. This update introduces a beta version of the "Image Translation Feature," designed to facilitate translations of documents embedded with visual elements like charts and banners efficiently.

With this functionality, users can now drag and drop PowerPoint and PDF files directly into the Yaraku Translation interface. The tool automatically translates any text or annotations within images while striving to preserve the original layout. Notably, users can perform post-editing directly on the translated text within the application, allowing for instant customizations and refinements.

Key Features: One-Click Translation Without Prompts

One of the standout characteristics of the new image translation feature is its user-friendly approach—no prompts are needed. The tool is designed to automatically extract and translate text from images, rearranging and generating translated text while maintaining the original background and design. This eliminates the cumbersome steps previously required with traditional generative AI, such as adjusting prompts or resizing text. Now, simply drag and drop the desired file, and it’s done!

Further enhancing usability, the generated translations within Yaraku Translation can be seamlessly edited. If users want a text segment to be more concise, they have the ability to adjust it effortlessly.

Ideal Industries and Applications

Yaraku’s image translation feature is particularly suited for industries where visual aids such as diagrams and flowcharts are prevalent and where multilingual communications are necessary. Some of the key sectors expected to benefit include:

• - Manufacturing: Translation of product manuals, engineering project management documents, and safety protocols for automotive, precision machinery, and electronics sectors.
• - IT and Telecommunications: Aiding in the multilingual representation of network diagrams, organizational charts, and system architecture.
• - Healthcare and Life Sciences: Facilitating international communication through simplified translations for business plans and specialized flowcharts.
• - Corporate Departments: Swiftly sharing internal regulations and presentations to overseas locations.

Meeting Global Demands: Developing a Solution

The impetus for this innovative feature arose from a fundamental need among global enterprises. Traditionally, translating text contained in images within materials like product manuals or international presentations required an extensive process of extraction, translation by separate tools, and then re-editing using image editing software. Yaraku’s new functionality addresses the pressing need expressed by enterprises to maintain layout integrity while editing and translating images.

The Technology Behind Image Translation

Yaraku's image translation feature leverages a three-step approach to maximize efficiency:
1. Advanced Text Recognition and Extraction: Utilizing cloud-based AI, the tool precisely recognizes not only the text but also its layout position and orientation within the image.
2. Translation and Alignment Processing: Text extracted is processed through Yaraku’s translation engine. An alignment function optimizes the placement of translated text, ensuring the original document structure is maintained.
3. Rendering with Unique Algorithms: The final step involves regenerating the text in the image while retaining the original font color, weight, and background, adjusting for size requirements based on the translated text length.

File Compatibility and Future Developments

Currently, the image translation feature supports images within PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF files, available exclusively for Company and Enterprise plans, with a free sign-up process required for users.

Looking ahead, upon transitioning from beta to a public release later this year, Yaraku plans to expand this functionality to include images embedded in Word and Excel files as well. Continuous improvements will be made to enhance service and foster efficient multilingual communication.

Company Overview

Yaraku Inc.
Location: 5-27-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
CEO: Yu Sakanishi
Business: Development and provision of Yaraku Translation, a generative AI-based translation support tool
Official Website: yaraku.com