Transcribe Japanese Audio

Japanese transcription is notoriously slow to do by hand thanks to kanji conversion. ScribeToAny outputs natural mixed kanji-kana text directly from speech — for anime clips, business meetings, interviews and language study.

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Runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded.

Drop an audio or video file, or click to choose — it stays on your device.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload

    Drop in an audio or video file, or paste a link. All common formats are accepted.

  2. 2

    Transcribe

    AI transcribes with timestamps and optional speaker labels, usually in minutes.

  3. 3

    Export

    Edit segments online, then export TXT, SRT, VTT, TSV, CSV, JSON, PDF or DOCX.

Why ScribeToAny

  • Kanji, Hiragana & Katakana Balance: Context-aware conversion ensuring correct kanji selection matching Japanese publishing norms.
  • Keigo & Honorifics: Accurate capture of Sonkeigo (respectful), Kenjougo (humble), and Teineigo (polite) speech.
  • Gairaigo & Tech Terms: Reliable recognition of katakana loanwords, English acronyms, and modern tech jargon.
  • Japanese Subtitle Formatting: Natural line breaks and phrasing tailored for Japanese reading speed in SRT and VTT.

Frequently asked questions

Is the output in kanji or kana?

Natural mixed writing, as a native speaker would type it — kanji where appropriate, kana elsewhere.

Can it help with Japanese study?

Very much — transcribe listening material, read along with click-to-play audio, and export text for flashcards.

Does it subtitle Japanese videos?

Yes, export SRT or VTT with aligned timing.

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