Editable interview transcription with timestamps
Editable AI transcription for journalists, researchers, and recruiters, with optional speaker labels and timestamps for review.
Interview Transcription — Journalists, Researchers & Recruiters
Captain Transcribe turns supported interview recordings into an editable timed draft. Processing time and accuracy vary by recording. Enable speaker detection when useful, rename generated labels in the editor, and verify quotations against the source audio.
Why journalists and researchers use Captain Transcribe
Interview transcription can mean spending hours typing manually or paying a service by the minute. Captain Transcribe provides an editable AI-generated draft at a flat monthly rate, with optional speaker identification and timestamps to help you verify quotes. Files are accessible only through your account and are retained according to your plan until you delete them sooner.
Built for serious interview work
- Optional speaker diarization, with labels to review
- Monthly plans with published minute allowances
- Editable timestamps to jump back to the audio for verification
- 28 languages with auto-detection
- Account-restricted files with plan-based retention and user deletion controls
How to transcribe an interview in 3 steps
- 1Upload a supported interview recording such as MP3, WAV, M4A, or MP4.
- 2Follow the progress indicator. If speaker detection is enabled, you can rename the generated labels in the editor.
- 3Export to TXT for your article, or keep the transcript in your account history for future reference.
Interview transcription FAQ
Is interview content kept confidential?
Access is restricted to your account. Audio is sent to the transcription provider you select for processing, as described in the Privacy Policy. Signed-in transcriptions are retained according to your plan and can be deleted sooner from your history. Avoid uploading material you are not authorised to process.
How does speaker identification work?
AI detects voice changes and assigns labels like Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc. You can rename them in the editor. Review the labels carefully, especially when voices overlap or sound similar.
Can I jump back to the audio at a specific quote?
Yes. The in-browser editor shows timestamps next to every segment. Click any timestamp to jump back to that moment in the audio for verification.
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