Hello everyone! This is the release candidate (preview) for v0.9. I’m currently finalizing the guides for this version, as well as the next poll. This post will be updated soon with more details.
Added image preprocessing options to the OCR Templates menu.
Added a new screen capture method for up to 10x faster screenshots.
Improved screenshot quality, potentially providing a slight boost to OCR accurac...
2024-10-22 08:32:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Bug Fixes:
Fixed a crash in the ARM64 version on macOS.
Fixed an issue where the OCR template background image could not be set.
Fixed an issue that prevented JPDBReader from automatically parsing the overlay contents.
Bug Fixes:
Fixed an issue where the overlay wouldn't display properly in web browsers without enabling strict mode.
Fixed broken hotkeys on Linux.
Fixed an issue where some background processes were not properly terminated before closing the app.
Fixed an issue that could prevent OCR requests from completing.
Fixed an issue where the "Fullscreen" button in the w...
2024-09-22 19:57:54 +0000 UTC View Post
The overlay can now be viewed in web browsers, allowing the use of any browser extension with YomiNinja (experimental).
Added a PWA (Progressive Web App) mode, enabling the web version of the overlay to function similarly to the standard overlay.
Added support for vertical text recognition in Apple Vision OCR engine.
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Hi everyone! YomiNinja v0.8 is finally here! This release introduces the Comic Text Detector, Manga OCR integration on macOS, a more accurate overlay, and many other enhancements and bug fixes. More updates are coming in the next few weeks, introducing image filters to improve OCR accuracy, support for vertical text in Apple'...
2024-07-17 13:10:17 +0000 UTC View PostFixed Google Lens issues.
Auto OCR can now be used with screen capture sources (however, window capture should always be preferred).
Fixed the "Unknown display value, please report this!" warning message.
Fixed an issue that prevented JPDBReader from automatically parsing the overlay contents.
Quick update.
Fixed capture sources with nonstandard aspect ratios breaking Auto OCR. You may no longer need to maximize the capture source window on macOS.
Fixed TTS autoplay mode, preventing it from breaking with multiple text lines.
Improved compatibility with the latest Yomitan versions.
Added an OCR button to the tray icon menu.
Hi everyone! YomiNinja v0.7 is finally here! Apologies for the wait! I encountered some unexpected complexities along the way, but now it's ready for you to test. This post will be brief as there are more updates coming in a few weeks, which will be included in a more complete progress report.
Quick update to fix some bugs.
Note: Export your Yomitan settings and dictionary collection before updating!
Changes:
Thank you so much for your support!
* Please note that for Linux users, there's a dependency on 2024-02-23 02:53:25 +0000 UTC
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Quick update to fix some bugs.
Note: Export your Yomitan settings and dictionary collection before updating!
Changes:
Quick update to fix some bugs related to the Google Lens integration.
* Please note that for Linux users, there's a dependency on xdotool. If you don't have it installed yet, you can grab it here.
Hello Patrons! I've just rolled out a minor update that brings bug fixes and Google Lens integration.
Google Lens serves as a promising free alternative to Cloud Vision, delivering similar results. However, it's essential to maintain realistic expectations as the Lens API was originally designed for Google's apps, which means its longevity is uncertain.
During my testing, I found that Google Lens works well with manga content. However, it's important to ensure it...
2024-02-12 22:50:04 +0000 UTC View PostHello Patrons!
I need your feedback on feature priorities for the upcoming updates as I continue to focus on MangaOCR integration, Auto OCR, and the Mac version.
Here are some features I'm considering adding in the short term:
Press a hotkey to draw a selection box on the overlay, allowing you to extract text from the selected area (similar to Windows "Snipping Tool"). This is handy for quickly scanning a single word or ch...
2024-02-06 04:20:27 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! YomiNinja 0.6 is finally here!
Version 0.6 brings support for Yomitan, Yomichan, and JPDBReader extensions, along with Google Cloud Vision integration and various other ...
2024-01-29 19:01:35 +0000 UTC View PostI apologize for the delay, but unexpected personal issues required my immediate attention, leading to the postponement of the detailed v0.6 release post. The full post will be published this weekend. However, I'm excited to let you know that YomiNinja v0.6 is ready for use right now!
Here's how to achieve the same results as the previous sneak peek:
Hello everyone! I have exciting news!
YomiNinja v0.6 is dropping soon, bringing numerous improvements! The extensions Yomitan, Yomichan, and JPDB Reader are now natively supported, alongsid...
2024-01-21 19:01:39 +0000 UTC View PostHello supporters! I've just rolled out a minor update that brings bug fixes and a few enhancements.
The issue causing the app to lock upon first start on some systems appears to be fully resolved. I'm hopeful this problem won't resurface, but please reach out if you encounter it again.
There's an enhancement in the overlay OCR box positioning and size. Additionally, an option to adjust text letter spacing has been introduced, offering better control over text read...
Hello everyone! I am excited to announce a new early release - YomiNinja 0.5.0.
Version 0.5.0 introduces OCR Templates, Extensions Manager, and other enhancements for better usability.
Please note that for Linux users, there's a dependency on xdotool. If you don't have it installed yet, you can grab it here.
Run the following 2023-12-22 21:06:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone,
I've just rolled out a minor update focused on bug fixes, particularly for Linux users. The stability has been improved, and I've addressed issues related to KDE. I've tested it on Kubuntu 22.04, and it successfully works with both "Entire screen" and "Window" capture sources.
In case you have a problem with 10ten downloading the dictionaries on every launch, try the "linux-unpacked" version.
Please note that for Linux users, there's a dependency on 2023-11-27 20:30:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello supporters!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the next feature to add to the tool. Alongside working on the most requested feature, I'll be dedicating time to developing the browser extensions installer, the new OCR engine, and refining the Linux version.
I've narrowed down the options to the most currently requested features:
Snipping OCR
Draw a selection box anywhere on the screen to extract text.
OCR Templates
2023-11-26 13:30:54 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone!
We will be expanding YomiNinja's capabilities by adding another OCR engine. Your opinion matters, so I'd like to hear which one you'd prefer.
Currently, YomiNinja supports PaddleOCR, I was looking to add an OCR engine that could expand the variety of use cases of the tool. I've shortlisted two of the most requested OCR engines: 'Manga OCR' and '2023-11-25 14:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello everyone! An exciting early release is here!
Version 0.4.0 brings Linux support, significant improvements to popup dictionary usability, and a few other enhancements.
Summary:
Hello everyone! We have a new release!
Version 0.3.1 brings extension toolbar buttons, enhancing the usability of browser popup dictionaries. Plus, it now automatically handles CPU incompatibilities.
For our Early Access tier members, Version 0.4.0 drops today, introducing Linux support, significantly improved popup dictionaries usability, and a few other enhanc...
2023-11-22 14:23:47 +0000 UTC View PostHello, everyone!
I am excited to announce a new early release - Version 0.3.0.
This update brings built-in popup dictionaries and the ability to install dictionary extensions originally designed for web browsers. You can now conveniently look up words without relying on external applications.
Currently, not all dictionary extensions are compatible. So far, I've tested 10Ten also ...
2023-11-02 17:05:19 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone! We have a new release!
Version 0.2.1 introduces new features, including one that might assist those facing compatibility issues with specific hardware configurations.
Additionally, Version 0.3.0 is available for Early Access tier members, featuring built-in popup dictionaries and the ability to install dictionary extensions originally designed...