Audio & video translation
Translate Japanese video to English Text
Turn spoken Japanese in your video 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
- 01
Upload your Japanese video
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.
- 02
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.
- 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
Japanese tutorials frequently point to something on screen without naming it in the spoken sentence. Compare the English captions with the display to identify the menu, part, or example being discussed. Written kanji can also clarify a name that is ambiguous in the audio. Keep English subtitle lines short enough to read during the demonstration while preserving the order and conditions of the instruction.
What to check in your recording
- Check names against visible kanji or the presenter’s supplied script.
- Resolve short references such as “this” against the action on screen.
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
Export SRT or VTT to import translated captions into a video editor. Review reading speed, line breaks, and the timing around scene changes before publishing. TXT is also available directly; account users can additionally export DOCX, PDF, or CSV for a script or handout. Subtitle export does not burn captions into the video.
Ways to use the translated text
- English captions for Japanese tutorials
- Translated conference talks
- English scripts from Japanese product videos
Supported file formats
3GP, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV
Before you upload
What should I review when translating Japanese video into English?
Review the video for visual context that is missing from the spoken Japanese. The tool does not OCR text in the frame, so use visible labels to correct names yourself. Check whether polite or indirect instructions should become a direct English command, and preview captions during fast demonstrations.
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.
Does this translate the video’s speech or text shown on screen?
This workflow transcribes the spoken audio in an uploaded video. It does not perform OCR on slides, signs, or embedded captions, and it does not replace the spoken voice. Add any important on-screen spelling when you review the original transcript.
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.