As we become more familiar with the multitude of tools available for audio-to-text transcription, it becomes all the more clear how much we rely on emergent technologies to assist us in our increasingly complex tasks.

From interviews, to class lectures, to testimonies, the need for fast, accurate transcription is greater than ever. In social media, having web-based APIs makes it possible for individuals and communities to share their content with other entities online.

This is why having a speech recognition API is great for everyone. The more resources are available to us to share, the faster we need to be. So that’s why having a speech recognition API is so crucial. It allows users to record events and create transcripts in a matter of minutes, which makes it ready to share with anyone, anywhere. 

So, how to do it?

1. Get Your Recording

As long as you have a clear recording, you can upload your file into the automated transcription software. Files from any sources on your computer are compatible with our speech recognition API.

2. Get Your Transcription

Once your file is uploaded, TranscribeMe’s speech-recognition software quickly and effectively creates transcriptions of your audio files. With our technology, you can count on exceptional results. 

3. Download and Share Your Transcription

After your transcription is complete, you will have it emailed to you, with the capability of downloading it in multiple formats, giving you the option to save or use your transcriptions in any way that you need them.

An added plus to using our API is that your transcription is fully secure, so even if you need to share it with anyone, you can rest assured that your data is fully encrypted and secure with our software. 

Looking for help with the developer API? We’re happy to help! Get in touch with our sales team and request a free demo today!  There has never been a better time to get started… TranscribeMe provides a variety of services including transcription services for audio and video files, automated speech recognition and translation to different languages for audio and text that will help catapult your enterprise into the future. All this with high accuracy, timeliness, and competitive prices. Contact a representative for more information today!

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Here at TranscribeMe, we want to ensure our customer’s satisfaction and so we have a variety of transcript formatting and editing styles to ensure you get exactly what you want.

Here is a brief overview of our transcript format and style types. We also do custom formatting, but most of our customers are happy with one of the many combinations of our product. Before we get started, here is a sample transcript that displays some of our many formatting options for perfect clarity and readability:

Content Editing

Full Verbatim 

We transcribe your text exactly as it sounds, complete with repetitions and speech errors.

Clean Verbatim 

Your text is transcribed and all filler words are removed, such as: hmm, you know, like, etc. We also clean up stutters and stammers, as well as filler words. For example: “It was, like, you know, a pretty boring experience” is changed to read: “It was a pretty boring experience.”

Edited Verbatim 

Your text is transcribed in a way that is ready for publishing. We improve grammar and tenses for better readability.

Formatting

Speaker Identification

When transcribing multiple speaker files, we can differentiate between speakers or transcribe the text as if just one person were saying the entire thing. Speaker identification is included in the price and we typically do S1, S2, S3, and so on type labels, or we can customize them to fit the speaker’s names if you speak with one of our sales representatives directly.

Timestamps

We typically produce timestamps every 2 minutes or every time that the speaker switches with another person. However, we can provide timestamps at different intervals depending on your needs.

SRT

This specialized format provides time stamps at very specific intervals. This is the format most commonly used in closed captioning and it pairs perfectly with your closed captioning software.

NVivo

This format is used to transcribe interviews that will be run through the NVivo data analysis software. Academic researchers typically use NVivo to analyze specific keywords in their qualitative research, but this format could be used by market researchers as well.

Market Research

This transcript formatting is used by market researchers, but it is not compatible with NVivo. It does not contain time stamps and specifically differentiates between the moderator of a focus group and the respondents.

Custom Formatting

Although most clients are satisfied with our selection of content editing and transcript formatting, we can also accommodate custom formatting requests. These can include specialized formatting or content editing requests.

Get in touch with us today to discuss any specific format!

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Ready to get started? Upload your audio and order transcripts from our Customer Portal online.

This article was originally published on June 12, 2018.

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We built the TranscribeMe app for Android and iPhone with our customers’ specific needs in mind. The app makes it easy to record and convert audio into perfectly transcribed text anywhere and allows you to complete the entire ordering process in-app as well.

While it stores your audio recordings that have been sent in to be transcribed, we’ve also made it possible to download your original recordings from the TranscribeMe app to make another backup on your computer.

Read on to find out how you can transfer your audio from the app, for both Android and iPhone.

Transfer Recordings from iPhone

1. Plug your iPhone into your computer and wait for iTunes to launch.

2. When iTunes is open, select the iPhone icon, then Apps.

3. Scroll until you find the File Sharing section, then click on TranscribeMe.

4. Audio files recorded to the TranscribeMe app have a .caf extension. Click on the name of the file you would like to save, then Save To.

7. Select where you would like to save your file on your computer and Save.

8. Head to where you saved your file. Right-click to select Open With and choose Quicktime to open your audio.

Transfer Recordings from Android

For Mac Users:

1. Download the Android File Transfer and launch. Then connect your phone to your computer via USB.

2. Access your audio recordings by going to:

Android > Data > com.transcribeme.transcriptionapp > Files

3. Locate your file based on the data/time of its creation and Save.

For PC Users:

1. If you haven’t done so already, you’ll need to enable USB mass storage.

2. After mass storage has been enabled, connect your phone to your computer. Your phone will appear as a new drive “F:” under My Computer.

3. Access your audio through:

Android > Data > com.transcribeme.transcriptionapp > Files

Any additional questions? You can reach out anytime online or via email!

This article was originally published on April 12, 2016.

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Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to get accurate transcripts whenever you need them while enjoying a great overall experience. As part of these ongoing efforts to improve and enhance our platform, we’re excited to announce a brand new update!

With this latest feature addition, you can now edit the transcripts that you receive from TranscribeMe, making it easier than ever to make sure that your final text is exactly how you want it; you can now control your audio, adjust the speed, and much more. Below, we’ll walk through how you can use the new editor feature in the Customer Portal after getting your final transcript from our team.

Stay tuned for more updates – we will be releasing additional features to the editor very soon!

We hope this article has been useful to you!

If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at support@transcribeme.com.

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Audacity is a free, trusted software for recording and editing audio. It features a useful cut, copy, and paste tool that makes editing sounds quick and easy. First, save your audio or video recording to your computer desktop.

Here’s how to use Audacity to trim your audio files: 

QuickTime is a free, easy-to-use media player and editing tool. If you’re on a Mac, QuickTime should already be available for you – just search your Applications. If you’re using a PC, you can download the free software here.

Here’s how to use Quicktime to trim your video file: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp67eiuW6Zo

Once your files are trimmed up to your liking, just log in to the Customer Portal to submit your file for transcription in whatever format you choose – voila! Check out the Customer Portal Walkthrough to see how it’s done.

Still have more questions about the file-trimming process? Feel free to reach out to our trusty and helpful Support team. 

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Transcription is the best way to convert your recorded audio into highly accurate, searchable and readable text. By using your voice instead of your fingers to communicate important action items, interviews, and ideas, then letting us do the heavy lifting for you, you’ll save every single detail perfectly, as well as a ton of your personal time, health, and expended energy.

3. Once the file is uploaded, order your transcript by clicking “Transcribe.” This will take you to the Order Details page, showing you the total price and details that can be edited.

4. After verifying payment and other details, and confirming your order, you’ll receive your finished transcripts within the time specified.

Tips & Customizations

• Trim your audio files beforehand to cut out any unnecessary bits and pieces, avoiding paying higher costs for transcribed words you may not need.
• Enhance the quality of your audio prior to submitting the file to ensure the highest possible accuracy.
• Request specific transcript formatting and editing styles to ensure you receive exactly what you need in perfect clarity.
• Use the iPhone app to dictate anywhere, and link up with services like Evernote and Voice Memos.
• Access customized solutions for enterprise needs, making it easy for companies to save on recurring or high volume transcripts.

Ready to get started? Register for an account, log in, or reach out to us today!

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In addition to some pretty powerful mobile apps for on-the-go access, TranscribeMe provides a beautiful, user-friendly Customer Portal. Here, you can upload content, request transcripts, modify and adjust formatting preferences and more to ensure your perfect transcript is produced.

We’re here to walk you through the ins-and-outs and main functionalities of the Customer Portal to make the entire process as simple as possible for your needs.

Here’s how to navigate the Portal: 

1. Sign up or log in to your TranscribeMe account.

2. Once logged in, you’ll automatically be taken to the Portal homepage. Here is where you can upload audio and video content from your computer, Dropbox or other media-hosting sites.

3. Looking to the left-hand side of the homepage, you can also organize your uploaded content into custom folders for ease of use.

4. To begin uploading an audio file from your computer, click Select files from my computer or drag and drop it into the highlighted area surrounding the button.

After selecting a file, you’ll see its upload progress on the screen as it’s transferred to the Portal. Video files are generally larger than audio files, so they may take slightly longer to upload.

5. During the upload you can change the details for the recording, such as the name, description, source language and accent. It’s important that you select the right language and accent, as well as include any special terminology in the description box (acronyms, technical language, names, etc) for your file to ensure that your transcript is processed correctly.

6. After the file is uploaded, order your transcript by selecting the Transcribe button, or using the checkboxes and clicking Transcribe at the top of the list of recordings. This will take you to the Order Details page where you will see the total price and change any other details prior to submitting, or use the menu at the top of the page for mass orders.

When you’re satisfied with your option selections, press Continue to proceed.

Note: Show Advanced Options will display selections where you can note the content of your file (Domain), its audio quality (Noisy Audio) and our different types of verbatim available (Transcription Type).

7. Enter your billing information on the secure Payment Details page. After selecting to Continue, you will be able to verify payment details before clicking Confirm to place the order.

8. Once the transcript is completed, you’ll receive an email notification with the format ordered attached and can download the file in the format you’ve ordered (Word .doc, .pdf, HTML, or NVivo-compatible documents).

When you revisit the Portal, download your transcript by clicking Download to the right of your filename and selecting your preferred format.

9. The Filter feature makes it easy to organize your media files and transcripts. Just enter the filter criteria, and click Apply. If you would like to organize your files into folders, you can do so by following these instructions.

10. The Portal also allows you to edit your Account details at any time, including password, payment information and more. Just click through to My Account!

Any questions? Learn more on the TranscribeMe blog and reach out to us at any time.

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Typing on the computer — or other connected devices — still dominates the changing world of communication; it’s easily learned and accessible almost anywhere, but not always the most efficient way to get things done.

TranscribeMe makes managing larger transcription projects quick and simple for enterprise companies, business professionals, researchers, students and other individuals who may need quite a few pieces of media transcribed accurately at one time.

To upload and transcribe multiple audio files at the same time:

1. Sign in (or register) from the Customer Portal, and click to “Select Files.”

2. Select the first file that you would like transcribed. Then, while holding the “Shift” key, click the last file in the folder that you would like to submit.

Note: You can also hold down the “Command” key to select a few files that may not be organized right next to one another.

3. An upload window will appear for each file. Here you can adjust file names  and other details.

4. When your files have finished uploading to the Portal, they will appear in your personal list of recordings. Select the checkboxes next to ALL of the files you want to submit. Then, click the “Transcribe” button that appears above your recordings.

6. Once uploaded, you’ll be automatically taken to the Order Details page where you can finish the full process!

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TranscribeMe’s advanced speech recognition technology and trained human transcribers will get the job done right, securely and confidentially.

A Secure Workflow to Guarantee Privacy

TranscribeMe provides best-in-class protection with a uniquely designed algorithm that splits complicated content into easily distributed “micro-tasks.” Our proprietary platform ensures that no crowd-worker has more than a very small portion of a single project, and each transcription job assigned is chosen at random.

By segmenting into these micro-tasks, we prevent any single transcriptionist from having full access to your submitted audio files, thus protecting your confidentiality. This way, our crowd-workers can’t pick and choose the work they’re involved in, and therefore cannot establish the context of the projects as a whole.

Advanced Security & Confidentiality 

TranscribeMe has passed the most rigorous of security audits. Our service is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requirements, and includes multiple safeguards to protect the privacy, integrity and security of personal information.

Our security measures for data protection span multiple levels, including:

• Infrastructure and network security
• Micro-tasking security and confidentiality
• Quality Assurance security measures
• Geo-location and geo-fencing
• Platform security

For the most sensitive of projects and/or clients, we’re able to perform background checks on the crowd-workers involved and provide their full resumes. Additionally, we offer the option to require all crowd-workers on the job to sign a client-specific NDA, as well as legal contracts.

With these strict security measures in place, TranscribeMe provides thorough confidentiality and privacy during the transcription process.

Visit our Privacy Policy or read up on our HIPAA Compliance for more information on our security. If you have any further questions, please contact us!

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Hurry, friends! For a limited time, we’re giving you $10 off your transcripts when you place an order of $30 or more. This applies to any order, in any language, for both audio and video files.

To take advantage of our offer, just go to the TranscribeMe website homepage and claim your savings by entering your email address. Don’t worry, we’ll never share your information with anyone, but we will be glad to send you any more special offers or promotions!

You can also sign in to your TranscribeMe account and use the promo code SAVE10 at checkout! Your $10 savings will automatically be applied to your transcription order.

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