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Find noteworthy quotes from your interviews faster

Record interviews, press briefings and phone calls, then search transcripts for the exact quotes you need for your story.

Incredibly fast — transcribe a 60 minute recording in around 10 minutes

Upload your audio or video and let Go Transcribe handle the heavy lifting while you get on with writing.

Super secure — nobody sees your transcription but you

Your files are encrypted and only accessible to you and any collaborators you invite.

Supports multiple speakers

Easily follow conversations with multiple sources, hosts and panel members.

No setup or voice training required

Simply upload your files and start reviewing your transcripts in a browser-based editor.

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Transcribe

We use industry leading artificial intelligence to transcribe your file. We can transcribe an hour long file in less than 10 minutes.

Review and Export

Make adjustments to the transcription where needed. Review and edit your transcripts. Export and share your content in a range of formats.

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We don't like to brag, but we don't mind letting our customers do it for us. Here are a few nice things folks have said about our service over the years.

User friendly, efficient and gets the job done! A very useful tool for all those who are not natural note takers!

Vikash

This has got to be the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to create transcriptions. This makes writing meeting minutes so much easier. A big fan!

David

The program is extremely user friendly right out of the gate, it transcribes correctly at 80%, extremely pleased.

Paul

We've transcribed six hour-long interviews and go-transcribe works a treat. not 100% by any means, but good enough to save us days of manual transcription.

Will

I used Go Transcribe to make the initial transcription and it was much easier. I'll certainly recommend it and use it again.

Deborah

This service saves me a ton of time, and for the price the accuracy is really good. I sent a message to the support team and they replied really quickly.

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Frequently asked questions for journalists

Learn how Go Transcribe helps reporters, editors and producers turn audio into publishable stories faster.

How can journalists use Go Transcribe in their workflow?

Journalists use Go Transcribe to turn interviews, phone calls, podcasts and press conferences into accurate transcripts. This makes it easier to pull quotes, check facts and craft stories without replaying audio again and again.

How long does it take to transcribe an interview?

A 60 minute interview typically transcribes in around 10 minutes. You can start scanning for key quotes and angles while other recordings continue processing in the background.

Can I search transcripts for quotes and specific topics?

Yes. You can search across your transcripts for names, places, dates and phrases. This makes it much easier to find powerful quotes and double-check details before publishing.

Is Go Transcribe secure enough for sensitive sources?

Go Transcribe uses enterprise-grade security to protect your recordings and transcripts. Only you and collaborators you invite can access your files. You can read more on our Security page.

Which formats can I export transcripts into?

Transcripts can be exported to Word, PDF and plain text for drafting articles, as well as subtitle formats such as SRT and VTT for video reports and social clips.

Does Go Transcribe work with remote recording tools?

Yes. You can upload recordings from phones, recorders and meeting platforms such as Zoom or Teams. Common formats like MP3, MP4, WAV and M4A are all supported.