Audio & video translation

Translate Chinese audio to English Text

Turn spoken Chinese in your audio into an original transcript, then translate it into English text. Review the wording and export documents or timed subtitles.

Spoken language

Chinese

Translation language

English

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Automatic language detection handles the recording. Your selected language is translated automatically after transcription. Review the original and translation together. Video translation produces text and subtitles; it does not create a dubbed video.

From recording to translated text

  1. 01

    Upload your Chinese audio

    Upload the original recording directly on this page. Use a file with clear speech and let automatic language detection identify the spoken language. Keep background music and overlapping voices as low as possible.

  2. 02

    Check the Chinese transcript

    Read the original transcript and automatic translation on this page while listening to the recording. Check names, numbers, and missed words, then save any text corrections.

  3. 03

    Translate into English and export

    The English translation is generated automatically with your transcript. Compare it with the original and download TXT, SRT, or VTT directly. Sign in to save the task and access account export formats.

Make the translation useful

Chinese meeting recordings may leave subjects unstated and express tense through context rather than a verb ending. When reading the English version, check who owns an action and whether it is proposed, underway, or finished. Names, company abbreviations, and numeric units deserve a separate pass: an otherwise readable sentence can still misstate a deadline or quantity. Use the original Chinese transcript to resolve these details before sharing meeting notes.

What to check in your recording

  • Verify numeric units such as 万 and 亿 before reporting an English quantity.
  • Check the spelling of names and the owner of each action item.

A language-pair example

Original wording · Chinese

我们明天下午三点讨论这个方案。

Translated wording · English

We will discuss this proposal tomorrow at three in the afternoon.

Illustrative wording, not a result from an uploaded recording. Actual output depends on the audio and context.

Choose your output

Download TXT for searchable notes directly on this page. Account users can also export DOCX, PDF, or CSV. SRT and VTT can carry translated text with the recording’s segment timestamps. For an audio interview, retain the original recording so you can check the wording of any quoted passage.

Ways to use the translated text

  • English notes from a Chinese business call
  • Research interviews recorded in Chinese
  • Mandarin lecture notes

Supported file formats

AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, M4A, MKA, MP2, MP3, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WAV, WEBA, WMA

Before you upload

What should I review when translating Chinese audio into English?

In an audio-only meeting, review whether a short reply confirms a decision or merely acknowledges the speaker. Check relative dates against the recording date and clarify an omitted subject before turning a sentence into an English action item. Retain Chinese names when you do not have a verified English spelling.

Can I keep the Chinese transcript as well?

Yes. The original transcript remains available in the task alongside the translation. Check it against the recording, correct errors, and select the original or translated version when exporting. A translation should not be treated as a word-for-word record of what the speaker said.

Can I translate a voice recording or podcast?

Yes. Upload a supported audio file rather than a link to an arbitrary website. Listen to quiet speakers and clipped sentence endings in the original transcript before translating. If several people speak, keep clear pauses between turns where possible.

Do I need an account, and is translation free?

Try one task a day without signing in, with up to 30 minutes per recording and 120 minutes a month. The selected translation is included. A free account allows 3 tasks a day and saves your results; guest usage is carried over.

Which export formats are available?

Guest results can be downloaded as TXT, SRT, or VTT. Sign in for DOCX, PDF, and CSV exports. SRT and VTT preserve segment timings for subtitles. Check terminology and subtitle readability before sharing the translated result.

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