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Convert audio and video to text in minutes with AI-powered transcription software. Sonix delivers faster results than any human transcriptionist with professional editing tools, speaker detection, and exports to any format.
Edit transcripts directly in your browser with our professional-grade editor. Click any word to jump to that moment in your audio. Make corrections, format text, and polish your transcript without installing software.
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Sonix automatically detects multiple speakers and separates their dialogue into labeled paragraphs. Assign names to speakers with one click for professional interview and meeting transcripts.
Transcribe audio in over 54+ languages with native-level accuracy. Our AI understands accents, dialects, and regional variations to deliver precise transcriptions in any language.
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Every word is automatically timestamped with millisecond precision. Navigate your transcripts by clicking any word to hear that exact moment in your audio.
Add company names, technical terms, and industry jargon to your custom dictionary. Sonix prioritizes these words during transcription for higher accuracy on specialized content.
Export your transcript as Word, PDF, plain text, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, or any of our 30+ supported formats. Choose formatting options including timestamps and speaker labels.
Transcription software converts spoken audio from video and audio files into written text automatically. Sonix uses AI and natural language processing to analyze your recordings and generate accurate transcripts in minutes. Simply upload your file, wait a few minutes, and receive an editable transcript with word-level timestamps.
Sonix processes audio 12x faster than real-time. A one-hour recording takes approximately 5 minutes to transcribe—thousands of times faster than manual transcription and faster than any human transcriptionist could deliver.
Sonix transcription software accepts all major audio and video formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, MOV, AVI, WMV, and WebM. Files up to 4GB can be uploaded directly, or you can import from Dropbox, Google Drive, and other cloud storage services.
Yes. Sonix's automated speaker diarization identifies different voices and separates their dialogue into distinct paragraphs. This works even when speakers talk over each other. You can assign names to each speaker for a professionally formatted transcript.
Sonix delivers up to 99% accuracy for clear audio recordings. Our AI handles accents, background noise, and technical vocabulary better than most automated services. For specialized terms, add them to your custom dictionary to improve accuracy even further.
For most use cases, yes. Sonix costs $10 per hour of audio—about 90% less than professional transcription services ($75-150/hour). You get results in minutes instead of days. Our editing tools make it easy to polish the AI transcript when you need 100% accuracy.
Stop wasting time on manual transcription. Sonix processes your files 12x faster than real-time, turning hours of audio into editable text in minutes.
Our AI delivers 99% accuracy on clear recordings. Advanced speaker detection, custom dictionaries, and professional editing tools ensure your transcripts meet professional standards.
Upload audio or video in any format from your desktop, Dropbox, or Google Drive. No file conversion needed—Sonix handles MP3, MP4, WAV, MOV, and 40+ other formats.
Get professional transcription for a fraction of human transcriptionist costs. Flexible pricing plans work for individuals, teams, and enterprises alike.
Sonix combines industry-leading AI accuracy with professional editing tools. Unlike basic transcription services, Sonix provides speaker identification, word-level timestamps, custom dictionaries, and exports to 30+ formats—all in one platform. Plus, we're SOC 2 certified and HIPAA compliant.
Absolutely. 6.2 million+ users including journalists, researchers, lawyers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on Sonix. We offer team collaboration, API access, enterprise SSO, and dedicated support. Our security certifications make Sonix suitable for confidential content.
Free transcription tools typically offer lower accuracy, limited features, and no editing capabilities. Sonix provides professional-grade accuracy, a full editing suite, speaker detection, custom dictionaries, and enterprise security. The quality difference is significant for professional work.
Yes. Every new account gets 30 minutes of free transcription—no credit card required. Upload any audio or video file to experience Sonix's accuracy, speed, and editing tools. Most users are impressed by the quality and continue with a paid plan.
Sonix is top class. I would highly recommend Sonix. Especially working in a multi-lingual environment like the European Parliament.
The accuracy of the initial transcription was better than any I've used to date, and making adjustments was very simple.
Sonix is a godsend service boosting my productivity and alleviating a major source of stress in my life.
Your service is very impressive and I love the UI. And that's an AI expert speaking ;-)
I love how quick, affordable and accurate it is, but what I like MOST is that the words are highlighted as the recording speaks them!
Easy to use and saved me mega amounts of time!
It’s super easy to use and I was so impressed how fast the transcription came back. I love that you can listen to the recording while following along with the transcripts. I also l...
Sonix is amazing. It’s like adding the most brilliant brain to my staff.
Sonix costs $10 per audio hour pay-as-you-go — no seat licenses, no monthly minute caps — and returns an hour of audio in about 5–6 minutes.
| What matters | Sonix | Other AI transcription tools | Human services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $10 per audio hour pay-as-you-go; $5 on subscription | Usually per-seat subscriptions with monthly minute caps | $25–$40+ per audio hour |
| Turnaround for one audio hour | About 5–6 minutes | Minutes — modern tools are all fast | 24–72 hours is typical |
| Accuracy | Up to 99% on clear audio | Comparable headline claims — test on your own audio | Near-perfect, after human review |
| Editing | Synced browser editor — click any word to hear the audio behind it | Varies widely, from full editors to bare text | You receive a static document |
| Languages & translation | 50+ languages, translate transcripts into 40+ | Often English-first, with shorter language lists | Depends on the transcribers available |
| Exports | 30+ formats: DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, NVivo, and more | Core formats covered; specialist ones vary | Whatever the service delivers |
| Security | SOC 2 Type 2 audited; HIPAA support on Enterprise | Varies by vendor — ask for the audit | People read your recordings; vetting varies |
| Best for | Teams that treat transcripts as working documents | Quick meeting notes inside a single ecosystem | Certified transcripts and strict-verbatim work |
Named-tool comparisons go stale as products change — our services comparison article digs into specific alternatives. The advice that never changes: run ten minutes of your own audio through any tool you're considering before you commit.
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