Automated Transcription

Sonix uses advanced AI to transcribe your audio and video files with 99% accuracy. No complicated workflows, no human delays. Just fast, accurate, automated transcription you can depend on.

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Transcribe in minutes

Our AI processes audio 12x faster than real-time. A one-hour recording takes about 5 minutes to transcribe completely.

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Upload your file, click transcribe, and get your text. Our browser-based editor makes polishing transcripts simple.

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99% word accuracy

Independently verified as the most accurate automated transcription. Custom dictionaries improve accuracy for specialized terms.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know about automated transcription

What is automated transcription?

Automated transcription is the process of converting speech from audio or video files into written text using AI and machine learning. Unlike manual transcription by humans, automated transcription uses advanced speech recognition algorithms to process audio in minutes rather than hours, delivering accurate text at a fraction of the cost. Sonix's automated transcription works with any audio or video format and supports 53+ languages.

How accurate is automated transcription?

Sonix delivers up to 99% transcription accuracy for clear audio recordings. Our AI is trained on millions of hours of audio across different accents, industries, and recording conditions. Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, and speaker clarity. For specialized terminology like medical or legal terms, Sonix's Custom Dictionary feature lets you add industry-specific words to further improve accuracy.

How long does automated transcription take?

Sonix transcribes audio and video files in approximately 5 minutes per hour of content. A 30-minute meeting recording is typically transcribed in under 3 minutes. This is significantly faster than manual transcription, which typically takes 4-6 hours per hour of audio. Processing time may vary based on file size and server load, but most transcriptions complete within minutes.

How much does automated transcription cost?

Sonix charges $10 per hour of audio transcribed with pay-as-you-go pricing. There are no monthly fees or subscriptions required. New users get 30 minutes of free transcription to try the service. This is significantly more affordable than professional human transcription services, which typically charge $100 or more per audio hour. Enterprise plans with volume discounts are available for high-volume users.

Use Cases

Transcription for every industry

From business meetings to academic research, automated transcription saves hours of manual work across every profession.

Business Meetings

Transcribe Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet recordings automatically. Create searchable meeting archives, share action items, and never miss important details discussed in calls.

Education & Lectures

Make lectures accessible with accurate transcripts. Students can search, highlight, and review course content. Transcripts also support students with hearing impairments.

Podcasts & Media

Generate show notes, create blog posts from episodes, and improve SEO with full transcripts. Reach audiences who prefer reading over listening.

Journalism & Research

Transcribe interviews quickly to meet deadlines. Search across hours of recordings to find specific quotes. Maintain accurate records for fact-checking.

Academic Research

Convert qualitative interviews into analyzable text. Code and categorize responses efficiently. Maintain complete records of research conversations.

Content Marketing

Repurpose video content into blog posts, social media, and newsletters. Transcripts improve video SEO and make content accessible to broader audiences.

Powerful Features

Built for professional transcription

AI Speech Recognition

Deep learning neural networks trained on millions of hours of audio deliver industry-leading accuracy across accents and speaking styles.

Speaker Identification

Automatically detect when speakers change and label each person's dialogue. Perfect for interviews, meetings, and multi-person recordings.

Custom Dictionary

Add company names, technical terms, and industry jargon to improve accuracy. Your custom vocabulary is applied to every future transcription.

Smart Punctuation

AI automatically adds periods, commas, and question marks. Proper capitalization and paragraph breaks make transcripts immediately readable.

Noise Handling

Advanced algorithms filter background noise, handle overlapping speech, and process audio from phone calls, conferences, and field recordings.

Developer API

RESTful API for automating transcription workflows. Process thousands of files programmatically with webhooks, batch processing, and integrations.

Why Choose Sonix

The professional choice for automated transcription

How does Sonix achieve 99% accuracy?

Sonix uses proprietary AI models trained on diverse audio datasets spanning accents, industries, and recording conditions. Our speech recognition continuously improves through machine learning. The Custom Dictionary feature lets you add specialized terminology, and our in-browser editor makes correcting any errors quick and easy.

What makes Sonix faster than competitors?

Sonix processes audio on distributed cloud infrastructure optimized for transcription workloads. Our AI models are engineered for speed without sacrificing accuracy. While other services may take 15-30 minutes per audio hour, Sonix typically completes transcription in under 5 minutes per hour.

Is my data secure with Sonix?

Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant. All files are encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256 encryption. We never use customer data to train AI models. You can delete files permanently at any time. Enterprise customers can use dedicated infrastructure for additional security.

Can I edit transcripts after they're created?

Yes. Sonix includes a powerful in-browser editor where audio playback is synchronized with text. Click any word to jump to that moment in the recording. Make corrections, add speaker names, and export to Word, PDF, SRT subtitles, and more. Changes save automatically.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

I loovvvve that the audio is transcribed so quickly.
Sandra B.
San Francisco, CA USA
After trying a number of MP3 transcribers, I am most impressed with Sonix! It was easy to use and was much more accurate than any of the others that I tried.
Stephen L.
Boca Raton, FL, USA
My first trial was a video interview with a woman with an Eastern European accent, and I thought there was no way your system would render a good transcription—but it was amazingly accurate!
Jeff P.
Pagosa Springs, CO, USA
I was surprised in the accuracy from the audio to script. Out of 3 transcripts, only one had to be adjusted. Perfect!!
Tom E.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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