Transcribe Cantonese audio and video to text
Upload any Cantonese-language recording and get an accurate transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. Vocova's AI is built specifically for Cantonese — distinct from Mandarin — handling six tones, colloquial vocabulary, and Hong Kong speech patterns.
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AI transcription built for Cantonese, not just Mandarin
Cantonese is a distinct language from Mandarin with its own tonal system, vocabulary, and grammar. Vocova's AI recognizes Cantonese speech specifically, producing transcripts in Traditional Chinese characters with Cantonese-specific vocabulary and expressions. From Hong Kong business meetings to Cantonese drama and news, our engine understands the nuances that set Cantonese apart.
How it works
Upload your audio or video file
Drag and drop or select any file containing Cantonese speech. We accept all common audio and video formats.
- MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV, MKV, and all other formats
- Files up to 500MB supported
- No format conversion needed
AI transcribes in Cantonese
Our speech engine recognizes Cantonese tones and vocabulary, producing text in Traditional Chinese characters with Cantonese-specific expressions.
- Traditional Chinese character output for Cantonese
- Six-tone recognition distinct from Mandarin
- Speaker diarization for multi-person recordings
Download your transcript
Review your Cantonese transcript, make any edits, and export in the format that suits your needs.
- Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, or PDF
- Timestamps for every segment
- Edit directly in the browser before exporting
Features
Cantonese-specific recognition
Unlike generic Chinese transcription, our AI is tuned for Cantonese specifically. It recognizes Cantonese vocabulary, grammar patterns, and expressions that differ from Mandarin.
Six-tone accuracy
Cantonese has six tones (compared to Mandarin's four). Our AI distinguishes these tonal differences to identify the correct characters and meaning.
Traditional Chinese output
Transcripts are delivered in Traditional Chinese characters, the standard writing system used in Hong Kong and Cantonese-speaking communities worldwide.
Speaker identification
Multiple speakers are automatically detected and labeled, making Cantonese conversations, interviews, and meeting recordings easy to follow.
Precise timestamps
Each transcript segment includes accurate timecodes for referencing specific moments in the original recording.
Large file support
Upload files up to 500MB without compression. Transcribe full-length Cantonese dramas, news broadcasts, and conference recordings in one session.
Why choose Vocova
Transcribe Hong Kong business communications
Convert Cantonese meetings, client calls, and presentations into written records for teams operating in Hong Kong and Guangdong.
Subtitle Cantonese video content
Generate subtitle files from Cantonese recordings for YouTube, social media, and streaming platforms. Reach both Cantonese and broader Chinese-speaking audiences.
Process Hong Kong media content
Turn Cantonese news programs, talk shows, and podcasts into searchable text for media monitoring, research, and content strategy.
Preserve Cantonese cultural content
Transcribe Cantonese oral histories, cultural recordings, and community media to preserve this linguistically rich tradition in written form.
Translate Cantonese content globally
Generate an accurate Cantonese transcript, then translate it into 145+ languages using Vocova's built-in translation feature.
Support Cantonese diaspora communities
Transcribe Cantonese content for diaspora audiences in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia who need written text for accessibility or reference.
Who can benefit
Hong Kong businesses and professionals
Transcribe Cantonese meetings, negotiations, and client interactions into written records for documentation and cross-team communication.
Cantonese content creators
Generate subtitles and written content from Cantonese-language videos and podcasts to expand your audience and improve content accessibility.
Researchers studying Cantonese language and culture
Convert Cantonese interviews, oral histories, and media content into text for linguistic research and cultural documentation.
Media companies in Hong Kong and Guangdong
Transcribe Cantonese broadcasts, entertainment content, and news for subtitling, archiving, and content distribution.
Translators working with Cantonese
Use accurate Cantonese transcripts as the foundation for translation into English, Mandarin, and other languages.
Overseas Cantonese communities
Access written versions of Cantonese media, family recordings, and cultural programs for language preservation and personal use.
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