How do I convert Mandarin audio to text?
Upload your Mandarin audio or video, select Simplified Chinese as the transcription output, and Taption generates an editable transcript with timestamps and speaker labels. You can then review terminology, create subtitles, translate, and export.
Can Taption transcribe Mandarin into Simplified Chinese?
Yes. Select Simplified Chinese when creating your transcription to generate editable text from your Mandarin recording.
Is Mandarin the same as Simplified Chinese?
No. Mandarin refers to a spoken language, while Simplified Chinese refers to a system of written Chinese characters. Mandarin speech can be transcribed into either Simplified or Traditional Chinese depending on the intended audience.
Can I choose Simplified or Traditional Chinese transcription?
Yes. Choose the Chinese writing system that matches your audience. Use Simplified Chinese when you need Simplified output, or Traditional Chinese when your content is intended for Traditional Chinese readers.
Can I transcribe Mandarin mixed with English?
Yes. Mandarin conversations often include English names, brands, abbreviations, and technical vocabulary. You can review these terms alongside your recording and save recurring terminology to your personal dictionary.
Can I transcribe an MP3 or MP4 in Mandarin?
Yes. Taption supports common Mandarin audio and video formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV, plus imports from sources such as YouTube, Zoom, Google Drive, or a media link.
Can Taption identify different speakers in Mandarin recordings?
Yes. Speaker identification separates different voices in meetings, interviews, and conversations. You can also rename generic labels such as “Speaker 1” with a person’s name or role.
Can I create Simplified Chinese subtitles from Mandarin video?
Yes. Your transcript remains synchronized with the original recording, so you can refine timing and export supported subtitle formats such as SRT or VTT.
Can I translate a Mandarin transcript into English?
Yes. After reviewing the transcript, you can translate the content into supported languages, including English, and create bilingual subtitles while retaining the original timing.
What Mandarin transcript and subtitle formats can I export?
Export SRT or VTT subtitles, TXT or PDF transcripts, FCPXML for Final Cut Pro, or an MP4 with subtitles burned in.