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Convert CAF to text with Sonix

Sonix is an online speech-to-text converter—it's fast, easy, beautiful, and affordable. We extract the speech from your CAF file and give you a text file in a few minutes.

Convert CAF to text
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How do I convert my CAF file to text? 📋

Simply follow these six easy steps to accurately convert your audio file (*.caf) to text using the best speech-to-text algorithms:

Step 1: Create a free Sonix account to convert your CAF file to text

Step 1

Sign up for Sonix's free trial account—includes 30 minutes of free speech to text conversion.

Step 2: Upload your CAF files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 2

Upload your Core Audio File file(s) (*.CAF) from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 3: Select the language spoken in your CAF file, then click 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 3

Select the language (over 38 languages supported) that was spoken in your CAF file, then click the button 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 4: Sonix does all the work. Our servers will extract the audio from your CAF file and convert it to text.

Step 4

Sonix automatically extracts the audio from your CAF file and converts it to text. It'll only take a few minutes so you can grab some coffee.

Step 5: Once your CAF was converted to text, you might need to polish up the transcript. Now, you can easily do that with our AudioText Editor.

Step 5

Use the Sonix AudioText Editor to polish your transcript. Simply type in your browser to correct any words.

Step 6: Download a text version of your CAF file by clicking Export and selecting 'Text file (.txt).'

Step 6

Click the 'Export' button. Select 'Text file (.txt)' from the dropdown to download a text version of your CAF file.

Yay! All done. Your CAF file has now been converted to text!🎉

Thousands of incredible customers trust Sonix to transcribe their CAF files 💖

  • NBC Universal converts their CAF audio files to text with Sonix
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Convert CAF to text with Sonix 💖

Can you convert CAF to text?

Yes! There are various ways to convert CAF files to text formats.

The most straightforward way is to do it manually. However, it's not recommended since it will get tedious unless you have very short CAF lengths.

A second option is to outsource it to a professional transcriptionist. Getting a decent professional will provide the most accurate results. However, they tend to be expensive and have a long lead time. This isn't an ideal route if you're in a hurry or have a tight budget.

The best method is to use automated transcription platforms like Sonix. They can achieve near-human level accuracy using artificial intelligence and natural language processing. Since it's a software tool, the results tend to be fast. Generally, you can expect to get the transcription from a moderate-length CAF file in as little as 10 minutes.

What are the advantages when you transcribe CAF to text?

An CAF speech-to-text transcription might seem like a simple matter. However, it actually has a tremendous impact on your marketing and business operations.

For one, it can increase your audience. People watch videos in various situations, and sometimes they can't rely on the audio. Maybe they're watching on a crowded train and forgot their headphones, or they're in a library and can't turn on the sound. Also, remember that a sizable portion of your market might have hearing disabilities.

In these cases, an CAF transcription of the video's audio can add subtitles that these viewers can read alongside.

An CAF to text converter can also break the language barrier. You can translate the transcription into various other languages if you have a video in English. That allows your existing content to reach other markets and territories.

Indeed, some CAF to text software can even do this for you automatically and in record time. For example, Sonix can convert video files to 39 different languages on the fly.

An CAF to text converter online can also help you repurpose your content. For instance, you can take an CAF version of a podcast, then transcribe it into a blog article. You can also hand out transcripts of a webinar to participants.

CAF to text online converter can also help improve your search engine optimization (SEO) rankings. Search engines don't normally index CAF files because they can't "read" their contents. Mostly, bots rely on the CAF's title and description for ranking information, which isn't much. That's like trying to rate an article based on its headline alone.

But by including a transcript, search bots can crawl through the text content of an CAF file and rank it accordingly. This not only improves your ranking but your CAF's searchability as well.

Ultimately, a transcript has a dozen uses in your business. And with transcription tools and professional services, you don't have to do it yourself. Some platforms, like Sonix, can even deliver results in minutes. You get to save time, money, and effort while getting an CAF transcript that can boost your marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions for Core Audio File (*.CAF) to txt 🔈

What is a CAF file?

The Core Audio Format (CAF) was created in 2005 by Apple and is a container for storing high quality audio. It is compatible with all macOSX 10.4 and higher operating systems. It is often seen as an improvement to the AIF, AIFF, and WAV file formats namely by exceeding the 4GB file size limit of those older formats. It uses 64-bit offsets to accomplish this. A CAF container is similar to the QuickTime .MOV container file; they both can contain many different audio formats, metadata tracks, and much more metadata including (creator, track length, file name, album, composer, and more). CAF files are primarily used by Soundtrack Pro and Logic Studio for loops and audio effects. When used with the Apple Lossless codec, surround sound audio clips are stored in CAF files.

Does Sonix transcribe audio files with a *.CAF file extension?

Yes, Sonix does automatically transcribe audio files with a .CAF file extension. Sonix is an online audio to text converter. Convert any audio (caf, mp3, m4a, wav, ...) or video (mp4, mov, avi, ...) file to text without installing any software! Sonix quickly and accurately transcribes *.CAF files and converts them to text in a txt format.

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Other ways to convert your CAF audio files with Sonix 🔈

CAF to docx

Accurately transcribe your CAF file to Microsoft Word Format (docx) so you can bring the transcript into your workflow.

CAF to PDF

Easily transcribe your CAF file to Adobe's Portable Document Format (pdf) so you can share them with colleagues.

CAF to subtitles

Create subtitles for your CAF files to make them more accessible for your audience.

CAF to srt

Quickly create subtitles from your CAF files and save them as SRTs, one of the most widely supported subtitle formats.

CAF to VTT

Create more advanced captions for your CAF files by using the latest caption format VTT (Video Text Tracks).

CAF to captions

Quickly and easily create closed captions for your CAF files so you can embed them in your video files.

Convert Core Audio File to text with Sonix 🚀

Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 38+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, fully-automated speech to text service that quickly converts files in the Core Audio File format to text. Sonix does this conversion for you with the highest quality. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.

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