There are several tools available for quickly transcribing audio recordings. One option is Kapwing, a browser-based video and audio editing tool that allows you to upload your audio file and transcribe it directly on the website. Another option is Descript, which offers automated transcription for both audio and video files through its desktop app or browser-based editor. Descript supports 23 languages and boasts up to 95 accuracy, and allows you to easily remove pauses and filler words from the transcript.
Microsoft Support also offers a transcribe feature that converts speech to a text transcript with each speaker individually separated. After your conversation, interview, or meeting, you can revisit parts of the recording by playing back the timestamped audio and edit the transcription to make corrections. The full transcript can then be saved as a Word document or inserted as snippets.
For professional transcriptionists, the average time to transcribe one audio hour ranges from 23 hours. Some of the most qualified transcriptionists can transcribe up to 30 minutes of audio in an hour. If time is an important factor in your decision, there is no way to beat the speed of professional transcriptionists. However, automated transcription tools can provide a quick and convenient alternative for those who need to transcribe audio recordings quickly.