Section outline

    • Assisted/automated transcription
       

      Transcribing an audio or video file may be useful, for example, when:

      • You need the script of a video to quote something or take notes to advance your research.
      • You record your voice as a memo to save time instead of taking written notes.

      Here is a list of tools you can use to automate audio or video content playback and transcription.

      Scribe

      Allow the same amount of time to process your file as its actual length once the file has been uploaded. You will need to proofread and correct a lot of errors but this entirely free tool can do most of the transcription work for you.


      Open Scribe

      Dictation

      You can’t use this tool to process your audio or video files, but you can instantly transcribe what you say or play back to it. Please note that it is only available on Chrome.


      Open Dictation

      Gladia

      This platform uses AI. You can copy video links, upload files from your computer, or do live transcription (it takes about 15 minutes to transcribe a 1 hour 10 minute-long YouTube video). This is the most efficient of the three tools presented here. It offers about 10 hours of free use.


      Open Gladia

      BetterDictation

      This is an AI model that you install locally on your device, so you don’t need an internet connection. It is a paid product but does not require a subscription.


      Open BetterDictation