Research and education

Academic Transcription for Research Recordings

Upload qualitative interviews, seminars, and field recordings and convert them into searchable transcripts for coding, citation, and study.

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  • Speaker labels
  • TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT exports for all languages; PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text
  • Audio and video files

Supported formats: MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM, AAC, FLAC

Private uploads. Files are used to create your transcript and exports.

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Built for audio, video, meetings, podcasts, lectures and interviews.

TXT, DOCX, SRT, VTT for all languages. PDF (basic ASCII only) for plain English text.

Why this tool

Built for your workflow

Qualitative interview support

Speaker labels help separate participants in focus groups and interviews.

Searchable archives

Export text you can search when writing papers and dissertations.

Field recorder compatible

Upload WAV and other lossless files from research capture devices.

Multilingual research

Transcribe international fieldwork with auto-detect or fixed language.

How it works

From upload to export

  1. 1

    Upload field or interview audio

    Add recordings from IRB-approved capture workflows.

  2. 2

    Configure accurate settings

    Use speaker labels for multi-participant sessions when needed.

  3. 3

    Export for analysis

    Download DOCX or TXT for coding tools and manuscript drafting.

Use cases

Common scenarios

Dissertation interviews

Transcribe participant conversations for thematic analysis.

Seminar documentation

Archive guest lectures and colloquia as readable text.

Focus group studies

Separate multiple participants with speaker labels enabled.

Formats

Supported inputs and exports

Input formats

  • MP3
  • WAV
  • M4A
  • MP4
  • MOV
  • FLAC

Export options

  • TXT
  • DOCX
  • SRT
  • VTT
  • PDF (basic ASCII only)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this suitable for qualitative coding?
Exported text can support coding workflows after you review transcription accuracy.
Can I transcribe focus groups with many speakers?
Yes, though overlapping speech may require manual editing afterward.
Should I use speaker labels for interviews?
Enable speaker labels when distinguishing interviewer and participant voices helps analysis.
Can I transcribe non-English field recordings?
Yes. Auto-detect or choose from 100+ supported languages.

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