Does the transcript come out in kanji or romaji?

Mixed kanji-kana script: kanji for content words, hiragana for grammatical particles, katakana for foreign loanwords. Honorific keigo levels (sonkeigo, kenjōgo, teineigo) are preserved without normalising downward.

Is this audio transcription tool free to use?

Yes. The tool on this page is free with no signup for one transcription per day, for files up to 15 minutes and 100 MB, and your file and transcript are deleted after 24 hours unless you save them. In the Audionotes app, the free plan covers 1-minute voice recordings and unlimited text notes; longer uploads need Pro. See Plans & Pricing.

Are there limits on file size, length, or uploads?

File size (Pro plan): Up to 500 MB for media and 20 MB for images. Number of uploads: Unlimited. File and image uploads are a Pro feature; the free plan includes unlimited text notes and 1-minute voice recordings.

Can I transcribe meetings, lectures, or interviews?

Absolutely. Audionotes is designed for exactly that: Meetings: Generate meeting minutes, summaries, and follow-ups. Lectures: Create lecture notes, quizzes, and flashcards. Interviews: Generate transcripts, summaries, and even custom content like emails.

How do I share a transcript with someone else?

Save it to the Audionotes app and share the note from there, or download it as TXT, DOCX or PDF and send the file. You can also copy the text into an email or chat.

Do you support translation or summarization?

Yes. Translation: Use AI Create to translate transcripts into your preferred language. Summarization: Every note includes an AI-generated summary by default. You can also generate custom summaries or choose from AI create prompts.

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Audionotes converts your audio into clear, editable text in moments. Get accurate transcripts, structured summaries, action items, or translations across 99+ languages.

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Save your transcript, copy it, or share it directly into your workflow. Export to docs, notes tools, or send it wherever you need it in just a few clicks.

Turn Japanese Audio into Text Instantly with AI

Transcription is effortless with Audionotes. Whether you're generating subtitles, creating SEO-optimized content, or capturing insights from meetings, our model delivers high-accuracy results in 99+ languages.

Fast Accurate Transcripts

Turn hours of audio into precise transcripts within minutes. Our AI is trained to capture details with high accuracy so you can trust every word.

Fast Accurate Transcripts

Turn hours of audio into precise transcripts within minutes. Our AI is trained to capture details with high accuracy so you can trust every word.

From Transcript to First Draft

In the Audionotes app, AI Create turns a saved transcript into a follow-up email, a blog draft or meeting minutes. Pick a template or write your own prompt, then edit the draft instead of starting from a blank page.

From Transcript to First Draft

Supports 99+ Languages

From English to Spanish and beyond, Audionotes makes it easy to work across languages. Transcribe, translate, and share seamlessly worldwide.

Supports 99+ Languages

From English to Spanish and beyond, Audionotes makes it easy to work across languages. Transcribe, translate, and share seamlessly worldwide.

Chat with Your Transcript

Go beyond static text. Ask questions, clarify points, or extract key insights directly from your transcript, just like chatting with a colleague.

Chat with Your Transcript

Go beyond static text. Ask questions, clarify points, or extract key insights directly from your transcript, just like chatting with a colleague.

Japanese transcription with kanji + kana output

Japanese is one of the more demanding languages for speech-to-text because the same syllable can be spelled in hiragana, katakana, or kanji, and the right choice depends on context. Audionotes' speech models output mixed kanji-kana script the way native readers expect: kanji for content words, hiragana for grammatical particles and inflections, katakana for foreign loanwords. Honorific keigo levels (sonkeigo, kenjōgo, teineigo) are preserved in the transcript without normalising downward. Long-vowel marks (ー), small tsu (っ), and yōon are handled correctly. For business, medical, and academic Japanese, the AI summary follows the conventions of Japanese professional writing: appropriate honorifics, polite forms, and the topic-comment sentence structure. Mixed Japanese-English speech (common in tech meetings) is handled without falling back to romaji.

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