Models
Playto automatically downloads and manages the AI models. No manual setup required.
Engine Tiers
| Tier | Mode | Size | VRAM | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Text Reading | ~3 GB | ~2 GB | Fast OCR translation for all languages. |
| Lightweight Vision | Image Recognition | ~3 GB | ~2 GB | Image Recognition at low VRAM cost. |
| High Quality | Image Recognition | ~6 GB | ~5 GB | Uses a larger model for heavier inference. May produce better output for complex text, but not guaranteed. |
| Cloud AI | Both | N/A | 0 GB | No GPU needed. Free tier available. |
Text Reading and Lightweight Vision share the same base model. Switching between them doesn't require a separate download.
Language-Specific Picks
Playto ships separate models tuned for Latin scripts (English, European) and CJK scripts (Japanese, Chinese, Korean). The right model is selected automatically based on your source language — no manual choice required.
VRAM Performance Guide
| Available VRAM | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 4 GB | Lightweight. Text Reading and Lightweight Vision work well alongside most games. |
| 6-8 GB | High Quality Image Recognition for demanding scenes. Text Reading + Vision both work well. |
| 12 GB+ | Any model. Game and AI run comfortably side by side. |
| No GPU | Cloud AI. Zero local VRAM, free tiers available. See Cloud AI setup guide. |
Remember: your game also uses VRAM. The numbers above are VRAM available in addition to what your game needs. Playto auto-fits GPU Layers based on available VRAM, but you can override in Settings if needed.