Transcribe Japanese audio to text

Convert Japanese audio files to accurate, searchable transcripts in minutes. Sonix automatically identifies speakers, adds word-level timestamps, and exports to Word, PDF, SRT, and 30+ formats.

99% accuracy
50+ audio formats
Speaker identification
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Faster than real-time
1-hour Japanese audio ready in ~6 minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading Japanese speech recognition
50+
Audio formats supported
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and more
30+
Export options
Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, and more
How It Works

Transcribe Japanese audio in 4 easy steps

Upload your audio

Upload your Japanese audio file from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or paste a URL. Sonix supports 50+ audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and OGG.

AI transcription

Sonix AI automatically transcribes your Japanese audio with industry-leading accuracy. Our models are specifically trained for Japanese including regional accents and dialects.

Edit in browser

Polish your transcript in our powerful browser-based editor. Click any word to jump to that point in the audio. Add speaker labels, correct errors, and highlight key passages.

Export anywhere

Download your Japanese transcript in 30+ formats including Word, PDF, plain text, SRT subtitles, and VTT captions. Share with colleagues or integrate with your workflow.

Speaker identification

Sonix automatically detects and labels different speakers in your Japanese audio. Perfect for interviews, meetings, and multi-speaker recordings.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
Japanese audio transcription

What audio formats can Sonix transcribe in Japanese?

Sonix supports 50+ audio formats for Japanese transcription including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA, AAC, and AIFF. You can upload files up to 4GB in size, and there's no limit on audio length.

How fast is Japanese audio transcription?

Sonix transcribes Japanese audio at 10x real-time speed. A 1-hour Japanese audio file is typically ready in about 5-6 minutes. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is complete.

How accurate is Japanese audio transcription?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for Japanese audio transcription, depending on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise and distinct speakers achieves the best results. Our AI models are specifically trained for Japanese including regional accents.

Can Sonix identify different speakers in Japanese audio?

Yes. Sonix automatically detects and labels different speakers in your Japanese audio. You can customize speaker names in the editor, and speaker labels are included in all export formats.

What export formats are available for Japanese transcripts?

Sonix offers 30+ export formats for your Japanese transcripts including Microsoft Word, PDF, plain text, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, JSON, and more. You can also export with or without timestamps and speaker labels.

Is my Japanese audio secure?

Absolutely. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, protected from unauthorized access. Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified with enterprise-grade security. We use bank-level encryption and strict data-storage policies.

Why Sonix

The best choice for
Japanese audio transcription

Lightning fast

Get your Japanese transcript in minutes, not hours. Sonix transcribes at 10x real-time speed with no queue.

Highly accurate

Industry-leading accuracy with AI models specifically trained for Japanese speech patterns and accents.

Easy to edit

Polish your transcript in our browser-based editor with synchronized audio playback and powerful editing tools.

Affordable pricing

Pay only for what you use with transparent per-minute pricing. No subscriptions or hidden fees required.

Customer Reviews

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4.98 rating from 211 reviews

I am VERY happy with the transcription! There were a few glitches, but 98% great.
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Jonathan C.
Rice Lake, WI, USA
I’m really dazzled by your system. I have never seen something so accurate. You push the level higher than Otter and available for French language!
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Matthieu B.
Courbevoie, France
What I loved about the transcription is that it is fast and it's also highly accurate.
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Raj R.
Bloomington, Illinois
I have been a dialogue system researcher for half a decade now. I had build my own app for doing the transcriptions. Sonix was clearly better than what I had. I made the switch!
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Ramesh M.
Portland, OR USA
My transcript work flow is so fast now. It takes me half the time it used to. So glad i found you :)
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Shimrit G.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Faster than my captioning department and so easy to create subtitles!
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Andy L.
Hilton, NY, USA
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