AI Audio Translator: Translate Audio Files to Any Language, Instantly

Use Smartcat’s AI audio translator to turn voice recordings, podcasts, or any audio file into high-quality translations fast. Scale global content with professional reviewer support and expert-enabled AI agents.

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How to Translate Audio Files with AI in 4 Simple Steps

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Select Your Languages & Upload Audio

Pick your source and target languages, then drag and drop or upload your audio file.

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Automatic Transcription

AI transcribes your audio content to text in moments with no manual effort required.

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AI Translation & Reviewer Feedback

Translate your transcript with AI. Refine accuracy in the Smartcat editor, or invite professional reviewers for brand consistency

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Export Translated Audio

Download your translated audio or transcript in seconds so it’s ready to use anywhere.

Accelerate Global Content: AI-Powered Audio Translation for Enterprises

90%+

cost savings

Compared to traditional AI-enhanced translation workflows.

50%

higher throughput

Get more translated content with AI and reviewer collaboration.

100%

quality assurance

Combine AI translation, Translation Quality Score, and professional reviewer input for reliable results.

Smartcat is a great marketing tool. We can quickly get things translated into whatever language we need and make our content accessible to our audiences. We have a great partner with Smartcat.

Barbara Fedorowicz

Translation department manager

Fast, accurate, agent-empowered audio translation

Replace manual complexity and scale your global content with expert-enabled AI agents, streamlining your audio translation workflow in one intuitive platform.

Why Global Teams Choose Smartcat for AI Audio Translation

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for ease of setup

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ease of use

1,000+

global corporate clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

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Book a personalized demo to explore how AI audio translation can help your team scale, localize, and deliver global content faster.

No Trade-Offs: Save Time, Save Money, Get Quality

400%

Faster audio translation turnaround

Smith+Nephew reduced turnaround time by 400% using Smartcat

70%

Cost savings

Stanley Black & Decker cut translation costs by 70% with Smartcat

31 hours

Hours saved every month

Babbel’s marketing and L&D teams save 31 hours per month

Boost Your Audio Translation Workflow with Smartcat

Drive 95%+ translation quality, lower costs, and reduce turnaround time from weeks to hours. Automate and scale audio translation with AI agents and professional reviewers.

Your AI-Powered Translation Toolkit

Access a full suite of audio and multimedia translation tools— upload audio, video, or subtitle files and get high-quality translation output in 280+ languages. All in one user-friendly platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to AI translate audio files?

Translating an audio file with Smartcat is fast and simple. Upload your audio file to the Smartcat platform. Smartcat AI will automatically transcribe the speech into text.

Once transcribed, you can review and edit, and then translate the text into your desired language(s). Smartcat supports over 280 languages, ensuring accurate and contextually appropriate translations for your audio files.

Can I translate a voice recording with Smartcat?

You can translate voice recordings using Smartcat. Upload your audio recording to our platform, and our AI will convert audio content into text. After transcription, you can proceed to translate the text into different languages as needed.

Smartcat's AI ensures high accuracy in transcription and translation. This makes it an efficient AI tool to translate audiovoice recordings into all your languages. Smartcat’s Media Agent translates spoken content in audio and video files into multiple languages. Outputs include subtitles or voiceover, depending on your needs.

Why choose Smartcat as your AI audio translator?

The financial pressures facing businesses today are undeniable. Global competition is fiercer than ever, customer expectations continue to rise, and economic uncertainty adds another layer of complexity. These factors necessitate lean operations, where every resource is utilized efficiently to maximize profitability. Reducing unnecessary costs becomes paramount to staying ahead of the curve.[3]

AI plays a pivotal role in breaking down geographic and language barriers, thereby expanding the scope of service trade.[1] Smartcat is the only platform that combines content creation, translation, and localization, automated by expert-enabled AI Agents that continuously learn from your team and evolve with your business.

AI speech translation (covering speech-to-text and speech-to-speech) contributed to the overall AI translation market soaring from US $1.88 billion in 2023 to US $2.34 billion in 2024, a 24.9 % annual increase.[2]

Smartcat’s AI Agents remove repetitive tasks and streamline everyday workflows, helping teams produce and launch content faster, with less manual work and fewer tools. AI Agents learn your brand voice and glossary over time, ensuring consistency and compliance. Plus, Smartcat’s pricing and seat model means unlimited use cases and team members, perfect for scaling video localization across departments.

How to translate audio on a YouTube video?

To translate audio on a YouTube video using Smartcat, first download the video's audio track. Then, upload the audio file to Smartcat's platform. Smartcat transcribes the audio into text in an instant. You can then AI-translate into your desired languages.

Once translated, you can either use the translated text as subtitles or integrate it back into the audio track for multilingual distribution of your YouTube content.

What audio file formats does Smartcat AI translation support?

Smartcat provides full speech recognition and support for a wide range of popular audio formats, including MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, SRT, AVI, and M4A, among others. If you have a different format, you can convert it to one of these before uploading.

Can Smartcat detect and handle multiple speakers or background noise in my video?

Yes. Smartcat’s AI agents use multi-speaker detection to segment audio by speaker and create accurate, time-coded subtitles for each voice. You can refine them with your reviewers in real time to ensure clarity across every speaker’s dialogue.

Smartcat AI audio language translator performs high-quality audio transcription and translation. However, it may require review and editing in scenarios with significant background noise.

How long does it take to translate an audio file with Smartcat?

Processing time depends on the length and complexity of the audio, but Smartcat generally delivers audio translations within minutes. You can also choose priority options for faster turnaround times.

Does Smartcat offer different translation quality levels?

Smartcat provides a range of translation engine options, depending on your needs and budget. Standard NMT engines offer good quality for general content creation. Premium engines with human post-editing deliver higher accuracy for critical projects.

Promising quality, accuracy, and reliability, professional human reviewers are increasingly being integrated into hybrid solutions where AI handles routine tasks and professionals step in for complex scenarios.[2]

You can invite collaborators into the platform to edit the video subtitles for you. There is no limit on the number of collaborators you want to add to your projects, as Smartcat doesn’t charge for additional user seats. Many companies have in-house subject matter experts who can easily review the subtitles right in the workspace.

You can also hire professional reviewers within the Smartcat platform via Smartcat Marketplace — one of the world’s largest networks of vetted experts (500,000+). They can review your translated content for accuracy. The AI sourcing tool will match your content, language, and project needs with reviewer profiles, giving you a vetted list of experts suitable for your project.

Can I edit the translated transcript after receiving it?

Smartcat provides editable transcripts alongside the audio. This allows you to make adjustments, add speaker identification, or customize the formatting for your specific use case.

You can do so inside the Smartcat Editor. This powerful tool also provides AI features, such as AI Actions, for fast, highly contextual editing with the ability to invite human reviewers in to make any final edits.

Is audio translation with Smartcat secure and confidential?

Smartcat prioritizes data security and employs industry-standard encryption to protect your audio files and translated transcripts. Smartcat also adheres to strict confidentiality agreements to ensure your content remains secure throughout the process.

Does Smartcat integrate with other transcription or video editing tools?

Smartcat offers integrations with 30+ applications and also offers a REST API. These features allow you to easily connect to your favorite third-party apps or create your own custom workflows. You can plug Smartcat into your preferred tools for audio and video files and export translated transcripts back for further editing or distribution.

Sources

  1. Liu, Z., Wu, C., & Xu, X. (2025). The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Development and Industrial Transformation. Asia Pacific Economic and Management Review, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.62177/apemr.v2i2.185

  2. Walford-Delahaye, C. (2025b, January 14). Ai speech translation in 2025 & beyond: Data & trends. KUDO. https://kudo.ai/blog/ai-speech-translation-in-2025-beyond-technology-data-trends-predictions/

  3. Nagarajan, P. (2024a, May 8). The impact of intelligent automation on cost savings. Integra.https://integranxt.com/blog/impact-of-intelligent-automation-on-cost-savings/

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