Transcribe interviews in minutes

Stop taking notes. Record your interviews and let Sonix transcribe them with AI-powered accuracy, speaker labels, and timestamps.

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5 min
Average turnaround
Transcribe hour-long interviews in minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
AI-powered speaker recognition
53+
Languages supported
Transcribe interviews in any language
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Why transcribe

Benefits of interview transcription

Stop Taking Notes

Focus on your interview subject, not your notepad. Record and transcribe later—Sonix captures every word with speaker identification.

Fast & Efficient

Manual transcription takes hours. Sonix transcribes interviews in minutes using AI, freeing you to focus on analysis and writing.

Accurate Quotes

Get verbatim quotes with timestamps. Easily reference and cite exactly what was said, when it was said, and by whom.

Global Reach

Transcribe interviews in %{v_languages_count}+ languages. Translate transcripts to reach international audiences.

Transcription guide

Real-world use cases for
interview transcription

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.

Features

Powerful interview transcription features

Speaker Identification

Sonix automatically detects and labels multiple speakers. Your transcript is organized by speaker, making Q&A interviews easy to read.

AI-Powered Accuracy

Natural Language Processing delivers 99% accuracy. Sonix recognizes accents, terminology, and proper nouns.

In-Browser Editor

Review and edit your transcript with word-level timestamps. Click any word to jump to that moment in the audio.

Multitrack Support

Upload separate audio tracks for each speaker and get a unified, labeled transcript. Perfect for remote interviews.

53+ Languages

Transcribe interviews in any language. Translate transcripts to additional languages with one click.

Flexible Exports

Export to Word, PDF, NVivo, or text. Perfect for journalism, research, podcasts, and academic work.

How it works

Transcribe interviews in 4 easy steps

1

Record your interview

Use any recording device or app. Sonix accepts all audio and video formats.

2

Upload to Sonix

Create a free account and upload your interview recording. Select the spoken language.

3

Review and edit

Use our editor to review, correct speaker labels, and polish your transcript.

4

Export and share

Download in Word, PDF, or other formats. Share with colleagues or publish.

Common questions

Interview transcription FAQ

How do I transcribe an interview?

Record your interview, upload the file to Sonix, select the language, and get your transcript in minutes. Our AI identifies speakers and adds timestamps automatically.

What's the best way to record interviews?

Use any recording device or app that captures clear audio. Sonix accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, and all common formats. For best results, minimize background noise.

How accurate is interview transcription?

Sonix achieves 99% accuracy using AI speech recognition. Speaker identification and timestamps are included. Use our editor to review and perfect your transcript.

Can I transcribe interviews with multiple speakers?

Yes! Sonix automatically detects and labels multiple speakers. You can also upload separate audio tracks for each speaker for even better accuracy.

How much does interview transcription cost?

Sonix offers flexible pricing starting at $5/hour. Compare that to human transcription at $50+/hour. Start with 30 minutes minutes free.

What are the three types of transcription?

Verbatim (every word including filler words), edited (cleaned up for readability), and intelligent (summarized key points). Sonix delivers verbatim transcripts that you can edit to your needs.

Why Sonix

The best interview transcription software

Save hours of time

Manual transcription takes 4x the interview length. Sonix transcribes in minutes.

Professional quality

99% accuracy with speaker labels, timestamps, and proper punctuation.

Affordable pricing

Pay a fraction of human transcription costs. Perfect for journalists and researchers.

Easy collaboration

Share transcripts with colleagues, add comments, and export to your workflow.

Customer reviews

Loved by journalists & researchers

Rated 4.98 out of 5 based on 211 reviews

I have absolute admiration for the impressive transcription done to 3 short YouTube videos. It is truly amazing how accurately it recorded the correct words and so well paragraphed...
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Werner N.
Auckland, New Zealand
Incredibly fast return! Amazingly accurate transcription and exceptionally affordable!
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Guillermina S.
Schenectady, NY USA
Sonix provided the best transcription of all the platforms I have tested so far.
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Katherine S.
Paris, France
I loovvvve that the audio is transcribed so quickly.
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Sandra B.
San Francisco, CA USA
I've tried your service, and I love it.
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Enrico S.
Cassano D'Adda, Italy
Found you through Google. Super easy to use. Transcribed 98% correctly even though it was not a great audio file.
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Rana A.
Ann Arbor, MI USA
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