VoiceTra is a versatile speech translation application designed to facilitate travel-related communication. This free app, available for download, supports an impressive array of 31 languages, making it an essential tool for travelers and hosts alike.
Key Features:
VoiceTra leverages advanced technologies from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), including high-precision speech recognition, translation, and speech synthesis. This allows the app to convert your spoken words into different languages and play them back in a synthesized voice. The app's ability to instantly switch translation directions makes it ideal for two-way communication between speakers of different languages using a single device. For languages without speech input support, text input is available.
VoiceTra is particularly well-suited for travel-related scenarios, such as:
- Transportation: Navigating buses, trains, rental cars, taxis, airports, and transit systems.
- Shopping: Dining out, shopping, and handling payments.
- Hotel: Managing check-ins, check-outs, and cancellations.
- Sightseeing: Enhancing overseas travel and assisting foreign visitors.
In addition to travel, VoiceTra has been recognized for its utility in disaster prevention and response.
While the app can serve as a dictionary for word lookups, it is most effective when used to translate sentences, as it interprets meaning from context to deliver accurate results.
Supported Languages:
VoiceTra supports a wide range of languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Myanmar, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Dutch, Khmer, Sinhala, Danish, German, Turkish, Nepali, Hungarian, Hindi, Filipino, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Malay, Mongolian, Lao, and Russian.
Restrictions and Considerations:
- An internet connection is necessary for the app to function.
- The speed of translation may vary based on network conditions.
- Text input is limited to languages supported by the device's OS keyboard.
- Proper font installation is required for correct character display.
- The app may be unavailable if the server is down.
- Users are responsible for any communication fees, including potentially high international roaming charges.
- VoiceTra is developed for research purposes, utilizing data to enhance speech translation technologies. While suitable for testing in business scenarios, for continuous use, consider licensed private services.
For detailed terms, please visit our "Terms of Use" at https://voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html.
What's New in Version 9.0.4
Last updated on Aug 20, 2024
- Now supports Android 14, ensuring compatibility with the latest operating system.
