Overview E-Triad, Inc. (Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa; President: Hidehiro Yamabe) has launched 'for Podcasters,' a new, accessible plan for its service 'Radio Choppit.' The service creates short videos with subtitles that identify speakers from audio content such as radio programs and podcasts.

Background and Purpose Podcast usage is growing, particularly among younger demographics, with YouTube ranking as the top listening platform. Program operators often manage recording, editing, distribution, and SNS promotion with small teams. This new plan is designed to help creators easily build an 'entry point' for their main content at a low cost.

New 'for Podcasters' Plan This plan is tailored for individual podcasters, independent shows, and small production teams. - Monthly Price: 1,650 JPY (incl. tax) - Monthly Credits: 10 credits (1 credit equals 1 minute of video export) - Use Case: Create 1–2 highlight videos for weekly episodes to share on X, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Radio Choppit Workflow 1. Import audio file 2. Speaker diarization, transcription, and highlight extraction 3. Review and edit subtitles 4. Export video for SNS

Price Plans - Trial: Free (5 credits) - for Podcasters: 1,650 JPY/month (10 credits) - for Business: 16,500 JPY/month (150 credits)

Technology and Track Record Since launching in April 2026 for broadcasters and podcasters, the service has demonstrated success. At Hokuriku Broadcasting Co., Ltd., it reduced the production time of subtitled short videos from 60 minutes to 18 minutes. The company has also filed for patents on core technologies including audio content segment selection, speaker identification, and subtitle/video generation.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: New Product
  • Products / services: Radio Choppit