Using a hybrid of AI speech recognition paired with human transcription services, we deliver fast, accurate and secure video transcriptions for large-scale to smaller day-to-day projects. We offer services for a variety of industries, including medical, legal, tech, marketing and video production firms.
Our Video Transcription Packages
First Draft
~98% accuracy average
Average next day delivery
Speaker IDs available
Timestamps available
Starting at $0.79/min
Standard
99%+ accuracy guarantee
1-3 business day delivery
Speaker IDs available
Speaker IDs available
Starting at $1.25/min
Verbatim
~98% accuracy average
Average next day delivery
Speaker IDs included
Speaker IDs included
Starting at $2.00/min
How Our Video Transcription Services Work
Upload Your Content
Easily drag and drop your audio into our online Portal or record through our smartphone application.
Our Transcribers Get to Work
Your order will be processed, and our platform will intelligently route your video to the most qualified transcribers for your specific project.
Receive Transcripts
You will be notified via email as soon as your transcripts are completed and are available to download in your preferred output.
Need our services for your custom project?
For specialty customizations, get in touch with our team to get started with your project.
What is Video Transcription?
Video transcription is the process of converting a video’s speech-based audio into written text. Unlike many other companies, we offer a hybrid of AI speech recognition paired with human transcription services to ensure the details are intact, deliverables arrive to you quickly, and the prices for video transcription stay as low as possible.
There is a wide variety of potential use cases for video transcription, from large-scale projects to smaller day-to-day transcriptions; including:
- TV Interview Transcription
- Video Subtitle Preparation (SRT)
- Film Script, Subtitle, and Voiceover Transcription
- TikTok & Instagram Reels Video Transcription
- YouTube & Vimeo Video Transcription
- Corporate Video Transcription
Industry Best Information Security
As a trusted partner that places an emphasis on information security, TranscribeMe can take any kind of video data and convert it into the proper text output.
However, please note that if your video is not public-facing, you must upload the video to our system instead of providing a link, as our system will not accept a link that requires a login. Additionally, if you need an account to see the video that the user wishes to transcribe, you’ll need to upload it directly to the platform.
Video Transcription Languages We Support
We process your video files in a variety of different and accessible formats, including but not limited to:
- WMV
- MP4
- M4A
- M4V
- MOV
- AVI
- 3GP
- 3GPP
- FLV
- OGG
Why Use TranscribeMe for Video Transcription
Unrivaled Accuracy
Our clients come to us for video transcription services that provide premium accuracy and attention to detail. Because human transcription is the ideal option for 99.9% accuracy, most of our packages utilize a hybrid-model that combines both speech recognition technology and human transcription
Increased Accessibility
Creating captions to go along with your video can help hearing-impaired viewers to fully understand your content – and in some cases, these transcriptions are actually required by law. By creating a transcript of your video, you’re working to ensure ADA compliance.
Speech Clarity for All Audio Types
Video transcription helps clear up confusion caused by poor audio quality, regional dialect, audible distractions, background noise, or breaks in speech. Our hybrid speech recognition technology and human transcription is the only way to ensure close to 100% accuracy for all types of audio.
SEO Boost
Providing a complete video transcription boosts on-page Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which can lead to an increase in inbound traffic and user engagement. Essentially, a transcript makes your video more searchable across the web and within your website or archive.
Custom or Specialty Video Transcription Projects
If the deliverables for the service tiers above do not match your criteria needed for your project, we’re happy to have our sales team evaluate a specialty project for you with specific deliverables and criteria.
Transcript specialization examples
Naming the Speakers within a transcription
In our current deliverables, all speakers will receive a number ie ‘S1’ & ‘S2’ which stands for ‘Speaker 1, Speaker 2’.
Redacting information within transcripts
We can redact specific callouts in transcriptions for legal or project purposes. Please provide guidance on what needs redaction.
Different timestamp intervals
We currently timestamp each speaker change, but we can customize timestamps, such as adding them every minute. Timestamps start when the speaking begins, not at the video start. For synchronized timestamps with the video timing, please contact us.
Specialized formatting of tags
For example, we use [silence] to indicate a silence of longer than 10 seconds, but if you’d like {quiet} or a specific tag instead, we’re happy to adjust our formatting.
Transcribing content outside of the spoken dialogue
We’ve received requests to include PowerPoint slide information in transcriptions. This is not standard practice, so please contact us in advance if you need this service.
Custom transcription project examples
High Volume Projects
If you have more than 5,000 hours of audio or more to transcribe, we’re willing and able to take this on and talk out all of your requirements for your project.
Bilingual Projects
Regardless of volume, if your audio includes multiple languages within one conversation, we can transcribe each different language as it’s spoken within the dialogue.
Lyrics from Songs
This is not included in our standard transcription packages and must be discussed beforehand to ensure accuracy.
Need our services for special or complex projects?
Please contact our team if you have a special or complex project needing our services, or if you would like to learn more.
Frequently asked questions
Do you transcribe Descriptive video?
No, we do not currently transcribe Descriptive videos (video that doesn’t contain text) – we only transcribe speech.
Can you transcribe song lyrics?
We also do not transcribe lyrics to songs, unless a client has submitted a custom project.
What is the difference between closed captioning and video transcription?
Transcription refers to the process of audio being converted into written text, whereas captioning divides that transcript text into time-coded chunks, known as “caption frames” otherwise known as embedded time codes. Though transcription forms the basis of captioning, each process has respective use cases.
We do offer SubRip Subtitle SRT services which allow for the synchronization of text with embedded time codes.
What is video transcription used for?
Video transcription is used for a wide variety of cases, including:
- Podcasts
- YouTube and Vimeo videos
- Video interviews
- Legal videos
- Healthcare and medical videos
- Public speaking videos
And more! If you’re unsure about your video content, feel free to reach out to us for a consult.
How many days in advance should I submit my content?
Turnaround times depend on the Transcription Type ordered.
- Machine Express: Transcripts are completed in about 3x the duration of your audio file. So a 10 minute file will take about 30 minutes to transcribe.
- First Draft: Transcripts without timestamps and speaker IDs are usually completed in 1 business day regardless of turnaround selected, or 2-3 business days if you include timestamps and speaker IDs.
- Standard: 1-3 Days
- Verbatim: 2-5 Days
Files spanning 90-120 minutes will take an additional business day, and any additional minutes past that, in 60-minute increments, will need an additional business day. For instance, if you have a file that is 240 minutes, this would take an additional 3 business days.
We offer a rush turnaround service in 1 business day (PST), for high quality audio files that are 70 minutes or less. If you submit low quality audio our turnaround times may be extended. Feel free to contact us if you need rush delivery for files over 70 minutes or have low quality audio.
What file formats do you accept?
We accept most digital formats. These include: wav, mp3, mp4, ogg, aiff, aif, m4a, mov, wma, avi, flv, 3gp, 3gpp, 3ga, amr, caf, m4v, mxf. As a rule of thumb, if you can play a media file on your computer, we should be able to transcribe it.
Will my video file be secure and confidential?
TranscribeMe provides best-in-class security and confidentiality. Our process of segmenting audio ensures confidentiality by preventing any one transcriptionist from having full access to your recordings. The full recording is only available to our Quality Assurance team, all of whom have signed NDAs.
Moreover, TranscribeMe’s platform is built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud solution – which is best-in-class in regards to data security. If you have bulk transcription requirements, and require us to sign an NDA specific to your needs, please contact us and we will be in touch.