Transcribe interviews in minutes

Who Uses Interview Transcription?

Journalism & Media: Create permanent records of your sources and easily quote industry figures and thought leaders. Transcription software lets you capture every phrase without struggling with long-form notes. Focus on building rapport with your subject while recording, then reference the verbatim transcript when writing your story.

Academic Research: Conduct qualitative research with confidence. Export transcripts directly to NVivo or other analysis tools. Your interviews become searchable data that supports rigorous methodology and peer review.

Podcast Production: Turn raw interviews into polished episodes faster. Transcripts help you identify the best quotes, plan your edit, and create show notes or blog posts from your content.

The Three Types of Transcription

Transcription from audio to text takes three forms, each designed for different environments.

Verbatim Transcription captures every mumble, garbled sentence, filler word, and background noise. Verbatim transcriptions are the most comprehensive but vital for movies, legal proceedings, and depositions where every sound matters.

Edited Transcription removes anything that doesn't add value to the meaning or purpose. An edited transcription prioritizes conciseness and clarity, removing misspoken words and background noise.

Intelligent Transcription is a cleaned-up version that removes emotions, garbled speech, and half-sentences. Every word means something, making the transcription more succinct and impactful—ideal for meeting notes or academic summaries. Sonix delivers verbatim transcripts that you can edit to any style using our in-browser editor.