Audio & video translation
Translate Japanese audio to English Text
Turn spoken Japanese in your audio into an original transcript, then translate it into English text. Review the wording and export documents or timed subtitles.
Spoken language
Japanese
Translation language
English
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1 task a day · Up to 30 minutes · 120 minutes a month
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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
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Upload your Japanese 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.
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Check the Japanese 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.
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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
Japanese conversation often leaves the subject implicit and uses different levels of politeness to express relationships. An English transcript may need an explicit “I” or “we”; verify that choice from the surrounding discussion. Names read aloud can correspond to several written forms, so keep a verified spelling nearby. In business recordings, review tentative language before treating it as a firm decision or deadline.
What to check in your recording
- Confirm omitted subjects from the conversation before assigning an action.
- Use a verified written spelling for Japanese people and company names.
A language-pair example
Original wording · Japanese
会議の資料は明日お送りします。
Translated wording · English
I will send the meeting materials tomorrow.
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 Japanese business calls
- Japanese interview summaries
- English listening-study transcripts
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 Japanese audio into English?
Pay attention to whether the speaker is proposing, agreeing, or politely deferring an action. An English sentence can sound firmer than its Japanese source. Check the original recording around sentence endings, and confirm the subject before turning a translated line into a task for a named colleague.
Can I keep the Japanese 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.