Transcription

An image of a text chat bubble.One common question that I receive is, “How can I transcribe this audio or video file?” Providing transcriptions for media make them more accessible and searchable. The list below offers some options that I have gathered over the years.

Automated Services

These use machine learning to produce the transcript.

  • Trint.com – $15/hr. (they offer a 30 min free trial)
  • Temi.com – $6/hr. (free trial available)
  • Spext – $21/hr. (they offer a 30 min free trial)

    Manual services

These transcriptions are done by a human.

  • Fiverr – This service allows you to post a job and someone will freelance. Quality and cost will vary.
  • Upwork – This service allows you to post a job and someone will freelance. Quality and cost will vary.
  • Rev.com – $60/hour. Most expensive of the lot, but offers good quality, and file format options.

    One last option…

    This is a free option but ymmv (your mileage may vary). Make sure you are connected to wired internet if you try this.
    Google Voice Typing/iOS/Android Speech-to-text