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Deadlines don't wait. Sonix delivers accurate transcripts in minutes so you can focus on the story, not the typing. Trusted by journalists at the world's leading newsrooms.
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Powerful Search & Soundbites
Search across all your interviews instantly. Find that perfect quote in seconds, not hours of listening.
Multi-Speaker Detection
Automatically identify and label different speakers in your interviews. Perfect for press conferences and multi-source stories.
Time-Stamped Transcripts
Every word is linked to the exact moment in your recording. Click any word to jump to that point in the audio.
Browser-Based Editor
Edit your transcript while listening to the audio, right in your browser. No software to install, works on any device.
Export Anywhere
Export to Word, PDF, SRT, or plain text. Integrate seamlessly with your existing workflow and publishing tools.
Everything you need to know about
transcription for journalists
How fast can Sonix transcribe my interviews?
Sonix transcribes audio in minutes, not hours. A one-hour interview typically takes under 5 minutes to process. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is ready.
How accurate is the transcription?
Sonix delivers 99% accuracy for clear audio. Our AI is trained on millions of hours of speech, including broadcast audio, interviews, and press conferences. You can easily make corrections in our browser-based editor.
Can I search across all my interviews?
Yes. Sonix's powerful search lets you find any word or phrase across your entire archive. Great for finding quotes, fact-checking, and connecting stories across sources.
Is my content secure and private?
Absolutely. Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified with 256-bit encryption. Your interviews never leave our secure servers, and you can delete files permanently at any time.
How does speaker identification work?
Sonix automatically detects different voices and labels them as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc. You can rename speakers to actual names, and those labels persist throughout the transcript.
What file formats does Sonix support?
Sonix accepts most audio and video formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, and more. You can also import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, or paste a URL.
Spend less time transcribing,
more time reporting
Meet every deadline
Get transcripts in minutes so you can write your story, not type your interview. Sonix gives you hours back in your day.
Find the perfect quote
Search across all your interviews to find that soundbite that makes the story. Click any word to hear the original audio.
Work from anywhere
Access your transcripts from any device with a browser. Edit on your laptop, review on your phone, share with your editor.
Protect your sources
Enterprise-grade security keeps your interviews confidential. SOC 2 certified, 256-bit encryption, and full data control.
The newsroom's choice for
automated transcription
Why do top newsrooms trust Sonix?
Journalists at The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, ESPN, Le Monde, and The Times rely on Sonix because we deliver speed without sacrificing accuracy. Our AI is trained on broadcast audio and interview recordings.
How does Sonix compare to manual transcription?
Manual transcription takes 4-6 hours per hour of audio and costs $1-2 per minute. Sonix delivers the same transcript in under 5 minutes at a fraction of the cost. That's hours back for actual journalism.
Can Sonix handle different accents and audio quality?
Yes. Sonix is trained on diverse speech patterns including regional accents, non-native speakers, and challenging audio conditions. For noisy recordings, our enhanced transcription option delivers even better results.
What makes Sonix better for journalists specifically?
We built features journalists actually need: speaker identification for interviews, timestamp linking for fact-checking, powerful search across archives, and export formats that work with publishing tools.
Trusted by journalists worldwide
I'm very impressed about the accuracy. The transcript needs a little editing, but just minor correction. I think the interface is straightforward and user-friendly. I also like the audio-transcript matching playback functionality. I've been very deterred to use recording during my interviews because it takes a tremendous amount of time to transcribe.
The accuracy of the AI voice recognition is amazing! Sonix is by far the most accurate of the 5 or 6 services that I tested.
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