VoiceTra: Your Pocket-Sized Global Translator for Travel

VoiceTra is a free, user-friendly speech translation app perfect for navigating conversations abroad. Supporting 31 languages, it leverages cutting-edge speech recognition, translation, and synthesis technology from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT).

Simply speak into your device, and VoiceTra instantly translates your words into your chosen language, providing synthesized voice output. Need to switch languages mid-conversation? No problem! The app allows for instant translation direction changes, facilitating seamless communication between two people speaking different languages using a single device. Text input is also available for languages without speech input support.

Ideal for Travel Scenarios

VoiceTra excels in travel situations, proving invaluable in various scenarios:

• Transportation: Buses, trains, rental cars, taxis, airports
• Shopping: Restaurants, stores, making payments
• Hotels: Check-in, check-out, cancellations
• Sightseeing: Assisting foreign visitors

Beyond Travel: Disaster Preparedness

VoiceTra has also found application as a disaster-prevention and relief tool.

Tips for Optimal Use

While VoiceTra functions as a dictionary, inputting full sentences yields more accurate translations due to contextual interpretation.

Supported Languages

Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Burmese, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Dutch, Khmer, Sinhala, Danish, German, Turkish, Nepali, Hungarian, Hindi, Filipino, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Malay, Mongolian, Lao, and Russian.

Important Considerations

• Internet Connection Required: A stable internet connection is essential for proper functionality.
• Translation Speed: Translation speed depends on network connectivity.
• Text Input: Text input availability is determined by your device's OS keyboard support.
• Font Compatibility: Ensure appropriate fonts are installed for correct character display.
• Server Dependency: Service interruptions may occur during server downtime.
• Data Costs: Users are responsible for all data charges. International roaming fees can be substantial.
• Research Application: VoiceTra is a research application; for continuous business use, consider licensed private services. Data collected is used to improve speech translation technology. See our Terms of Use for details: https://voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html

Version 9.0.4 Update (August 20, 2024): Android 14 support added.