VoiceTra(Voice Translator)

VoiceTra: Your Pocket-Sized Travel Phrase Translator

VoiceTra is a free, user-friendly speech translation app perfect for travelers. Supporting 31 languages, it seamlessly translates your spoken words into another language and plays back the result using text-to-speech. Ideal for bridging communication gaps, VoiceTra is a valuable tool for both domestic and international travel.

Key Features:

• High-Accuracy Translation: Leveraging cutting-edge speech recognition, translation, and synthesis technology from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), VoiceTra delivers precise translations.
• Bi-Directional Translation: Instantly switch translation directions for effortless two-way conversations using a single device.
• Text Input Support: For languages lacking speech input, you can easily input text for translation.
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for various travel situations, including transportation, shopping, hotels, and sightseeing. It's also a useful tool for welcoming international visitors.
• Disaster Preparedness: VoiceTra has been recognized as a valuable tool for disaster response and prevention.

Ideal for:

• Navigating transportation (buses, trains, taxis, airports)
• Communicating in shops and restaurants
• Handling hotel check-in/out and cancellations
• Enhancing sightseeing experiences
• Assisting foreign customers

Important Notes:

• Requires an internet connection.
• Translation speed may vary depending on network conditions.
• Text input availability depends on your device's keyboard support.
• Proper font installation is essential for correct character display.
• Service may be unavailable during server downtime.
• Users are responsible for all data usage charges.

Developed for Research & Testing:

VoiceTra is a research application. Data collected is used to improve speech translation technologies. While business use is permitted for testing, consider licensed services for continuous commercial applications. See our Terms of Use for details: https://voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html

Version 9.0.4 (August 20, 2024):

• Android 14 compatibility added.