Transcribe Swahili video to text

Convert Swahili video files to searchable transcripts with frame-accurate timestamps. Automatically generate SRT and VTT subtitles ready for YouTube, Vimeo, or any video platform.

99% accuracy
4K video support
Subtitle generation
Video
4K
Subtitles
Timestamps
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Edit
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Faster than real-time
1-hour Swahili video ready in ~6 minutes
99%
Transcription accuracy
Industry-leading Swahili speech recognition
40+
Video formats supported
MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and more
30+
Export options
Word, PDF, SRT, VTT, and more
How It Works

Transcribe Swahili video in 4 easy steps

Upload your video

Upload your Swahili video file from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube, or paste a URL. Sonix supports 40+ video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV up to 4K resolution.

AI transcription

Sonix AI automatically transcribes your Swahili video with frame-accurate timestamps. Our models are specifically trained for Swahili including regional accents and dialects.

Edit with video sync

Polish your transcript in our browser-based editor with synchronized video playback. Click any word to jump to that exact frame. Add speaker labels and correct errors while watching.

Export subtitles

Download your Swahili transcript in 30+ formats. Generate SRT or VTT subtitle files ready for YouTube, Vimeo, or any video platform. Export with or without timestamps.

Frame-accurate timing

Sonix provides millisecond-precise timestamps synchronized to your video frames. Perfect for creating professional subtitles, closed captions, and video editing workflows.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about
Swahili video transcription

What video formats can Sonix transcribe in Swahili?

Sonix supports 40+ video formats for Swahili transcription including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, WMV, FLV, and M4V. We support resolutions up to 4K and files up to 4GB in size.

How fast is Swahili video transcription?

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

Can I generate subtitles from my Swahili video?

Yes! Sonix automatically generates frame-accurate subtitles in SRT and VTT formats. You can customize timing, add line breaks, and style your subtitles before exporting. Upload directly to YouTube, Vimeo, or any video platform.

How accurate is Swahili video transcription?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for Swahili video transcription, depending on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise achieves the best results. Our AI models are specifically trained for Swahili.

Can I transcribe videos from YouTube or Vimeo?

Yes. Simply paste the video URL and Sonix will download and transcribe it automatically. We support YouTube, Vimeo, and most video hosting platforms. You can also upload videos directly from Google Drive or Dropbox.

Is my Swahili video 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
Swahili video transcription

4K video support

Transcribe videos up to 4K resolution with frame-accurate timestamps and synchronized playback.

Subtitle generation

Automatically generate SRT and VTT subtitles ready for YouTube, Vimeo, and any video platform.

Video sync editing

Edit your transcript with synchronized video playback. Click any word to jump to that exact frame.

40+ formats

Support for MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and 35+ other video formats. Upload from anywhere.

Customer Reviews

Trusted by professionals worldwide

4.98 rating from 211 reviews

Truly amazing. Saved me hours of work. And about 95% accurate which is great for a South African accent recording.
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Ruan C.
Pretoria, South Africa
Easy to use and surprisingly accurate.
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Jon B.
Shakopee, MN, USA
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
I am very impressed with your program. The recording was not crystal clear and yet I received a perfect transcription...Wow! I would recommend this to anyone.
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Lynn L.
Surrey, BC, Canada
The recording I transcribed was poor quality at best, so I was pleasantly surprised by how accurately Sonix captured the text. And your editor is absolutely brilliant!
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Patrick S.
Prague, Czechia
The fact that your service can export text as subtitles and can match the subtitles to the paragraphs in the transcript is just great! Also, the text editor is just awesome. The fa...
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Eugene D.
Minsk, Belarus
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