The best online
German transcription software

Quickly and accurately convert your German audio to text. Sonix is the fastest, most accurate, and most affordable German transcription software available.

99% accuracy
5-min turnaround
30+ export formats
Audio
Video
Captions
Subtitles
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Translate
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Faster than real-time
A 1-hour German file ready in ~6 minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading German speech recognition
50+
File formats supported
MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, AVI, and more
30+
Export options
Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more
How It Works

Transcribe German audio in 4 easy steps

1

Upload

Upload your German audio or video file from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or via URL.

2

Transcribe

Sonix AI automatically transcribes your German content with industry-leading accuracy.

3

Edit

Polish your transcript in our browser-based editor with synchronized audio playback.

4

Export

Download your German transcript in 30+ formats including Word, PDF, SRT, and VTT.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
German transcription

How will I receive my German transcript?

Your German transcripts are delivered as an editable document in our online editor. View and edit with our powerful editor, then share with anyone or download in 30+ formats including Word, PDF, SRT, and plain text.

How fast is German transcription with Sonix?

Sonix transcribes German audio at 10x real-time speed. A 1-hour German audio file is typically ready in about 5-6 minutes. We use cutting-edge AI with updated German language models to ensure fast and accurate results.

How accurate is German transcription?

Sonix delivers industry-leading accuracy for German transcription, typically 85-99% depending on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise achieves the best results. Our AI models are specifically trained for German including regional accents.

Is my German content secure?

Absolutely. Your files are encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. Sonix is fully automated and SOC 2 Type II certified with enterprise-grade security. We use bank-level encryption and strict data-storage policies to keep your files safe.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

It was so easy and convenient to use. The transcripts require minimal editing and the delivery time is fantastic!
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Georgette S.
Toronto, Canada
I tried Sonix, and it’s amazing! Seriously, I think that you will revolutionize journalism.
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Caroline B.
Denver, CO USA
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Ahmad D.
New York, NY USA
Easy to use and saved me mega amounts of time!
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Lynn M.
Manchester, England, UK
No joke, this is the best service out there for qualitative research that involves a lot of audio primary data, and I’ve tried a lot of alternatives.
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Anand B.
Montreal, Canada
Sonix is by far the best transcription tool I have ever used.
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Mic A.
Ikeja, Nigeria
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