Japanese YouTube videos, transcribed properly
Japanese (日本語): Output is written Japanese with kanji/kana chosen from context — not romaji. Sentence segmentation works despite Japanese not using spaces; word-level timestamps still map each token to the audio for subtitles.
YouTube videos in particular: Word-level timing produces accurate captions, not just a wall of text. SRT captions, descriptions and quotable moments with timestamps.
How it works
Record well
Paste the video link — no download needed.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. Free instant preview, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped Japanese text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Meeting notes, podcast show notes, lesson archives.
Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe Japanese YouTube videos?
Yes. Output is written Japanese with kanji/kana chosen from context — not romaji. Sentence segmentation works despite Japanese not using spaces; word-level timestamps still map each token to the audio for subtitles.
How are speakers handled in a youtube video?
Word-level timing produces accurate captions, not just a wall of text.
How much does it cost?
A pack from $4 (500 minutes) opens the full transcript. Preview any transcript instantly with no signup; a pack from $4 opens the full transcript, no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs: $8 for 1,000 minutes, $12 for 2,000 minutes or $24 for 5,000 minutes, and credits never expire.
Is my recording private?
Yes — recordings are transcribed on our own servers and are never used for training. Always get participants' consent before recording.