Transcribe German audio to text

Convert German audio files to accurate, searchable transcripts in minutes. Sonix automatically identifies speakers, adds word-level timestamps, and exports to Word, PDF, SRT, and 30+ formats.

99% accuracy
50+ audio formats
Speaker identification
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Faster than real-time
1-hour German audio ready in ~6 minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading German speech recognition
50+
Audio formats supported
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and more
30+
Export options
Word, PDF, TXT, SRT, and more
How It Works

Transcribe German audio in 4 easy steps

Upload your audio

Upload your German audio file from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or paste a URL. Sonix supports 50+ audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and OGG.

AI transcription

Sonix AI automatically transcribes your German audio with industry-leading accuracy. Our models are specifically trained for German including regional accents and dialects.

Edit in browser

Polish your transcript in our powerful browser-based editor. Click any word to jump to that point in the audio. Add speaker labels, correct errors, and highlight key passages.

Export anywhere

Download your German transcript in 30+ formats including Word, PDF, plain text, SRT subtitles, and VTT captions. Share with colleagues or integrate with your workflow.

Speaker identification

Sonix automatically detects and labels different speakers in your German audio. Perfect for interviews, meetings, and multi-speaker recordings.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
German audio transcription

What audio formats can Sonix transcribe in German?

Sonix supports 50+ audio formats for German transcription including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA, AAC, and AIFF. You can upload files up to 4GB in size, and there's no limit on audio length.

How fast is German audio transcription?

Sonix transcribes German audio at 10x real-time speed. A 1-hour German audio file is typically ready in about 5-6 minutes. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is complete.

How accurate is German audio transcription?

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

Can Sonix identify different speakers in German audio?

Yes. Sonix automatically detects and labels different speakers in your German audio. You can customize speaker names in the editor, and speaker labels are included in all export formats.

What export formats are available for German transcripts?

Sonix offers 30+ export formats for your German transcripts including Microsoft Word, PDF, plain text, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, JSON, and more. You can also export with or without timestamps and speaker labels.

Is my German audio secure?

Absolutely. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, protected from unauthorized access. Sonix is SOC 2 Type II certified with enterprise-grade security. We use bank-level encryption and strict data-storage policies.

Why Sonix

The best choice for
German audio transcription

Lightning fast

Get your German transcript in minutes, not hours. Sonix transcribes at 10x real-time speed with no queue.

Highly accurate

Industry-leading accuracy with AI models specifically trained for German speech patterns and accents.

Easy to edit

Polish your transcript in our browser-based editor with synchronized audio playback and powerful editing tools.

Affordable pricing

Pay only for what you use with transparent per-minute pricing. No subscriptions or hidden fees required.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

After trying a number of MP3 transcribers, I am most impressed with Sonix! It was easy to use and was much more accurate than any of the others that I tried.
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Stephen L.
Boca Raton, FL, USA
I am VERY happy with the transcription! There were a few glitches, but 98% great.
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Jonathan C.
Rice Lake, WI, USA
I am thrilled with the level of accuracy and the easy if which I am able to listen to and adjust the transcript. It’s very user friendly.
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Jacqui H.
Brisbane, Australia
Faster than my captioning department and so easy to create subtitles!
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Andy L.
Hilton, NY, USA
I tried several programs and Sonix was by far the best one.It gave me very accurate scripts
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Keti A.
Tbilisi, GA, USA
I love the software and it makes my life so much easier...you cannot believe!
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Sergio A.
Querataro City, Mexico
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