Furigana Converter for Japanese
Add furigana to Japanese text, PDFs, images, subtitles, and ebooks. Automatically converts kanji to hiragana to help you read and learn Japanese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EZFurigana supports pasted Japanese text, .txt files, PDF documents, images with OCR, EPUB ebooks, SRT subtitle files, and Japanese webpage URLs. Depending on the input type, you can preview results in the browser and download annotated output such as HTML, text, PDF, EPUB, SRT, or Anki-ready vocabulary exports.
We don't store your files. Anonymous usage data helps us improve the service. All uploads are automatically deleted within 24 hours for your privacy and security. See our privacy policy for full details.
Yes, completely free with no account required. All features including file import, dictionary lookup, Anki export, and saved vocabulary are included at no cost.
Follow these simple steps:
- 1. Choose your input type (text, PDF, image, EPUB, subtitles, or website URL)
- 2. Paste your text or upload your file
- 3. Select a furigana style (hiragana, katakana, or romaji)
- 4. Optionally apply a JLPT filter to show furigana only for advanced kanji
- 5. Click Generate to preview and download your result
Yes. Use the PDF Editor for scanned or text-based PDFs, including OCR-assisted workflows. Use the EPUB Reader for Japanese ebooks with inline furigana, dictionary lookup, and saved words. Both tools are linked in the site header.
Yes. You can display furigana in hiragana, katakana, or romaji, depending on your learning level and preference. Hiragana above kanji is the most common choice for beginners.
JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) filtering shows furigana only for kanji above a chosen difficulty level (N5-N1). For example, if you set it to N3, easier N5/N4 words appear without furigana, while N3 and harder words display readings. This helps you practice reading common kanji while keeping the text clean and readable.
Furigana are small phonetic characters (hiragana or katakana) placed above or beside kanji to show pronunciation. Also called ruby text, furigana help learners read Japanese more easily and build reading confidence.
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