Transcription guides

Practical help for turning a recording into text you can use: file preparation, transcript review, interviews and cost.

How to transcribe audio to text

Choose a file, check the price, review the transcript and pick the right download format.

How to check and improve a transcript

A practical review checklist for names, numbers, overlapping voices and passages you cannot hear clearly.

How to transcribe a research interview

Decide how much detail to keep, label speakers, check quotations and prepare a document for analysis.

How much does closed captioning cost?

Compare published transcription and captioning prices, including subscriptions, minimums and human review.