





Audio To Text
99%+ Accurate Audio Transcripts
We transcribe a wide range of audio recordings across many industries. Our audio transcription service is used for dictations, focus groups, interviews, polls, media presentations, speaker events across to research and proceedings. Clients include individuals, journalists, academics, professionals, finance institutes, emerging technologies, pharmaceuticals, government departments, police services and many more.
99%+ Accurate
We produce highly accurate audio transcripts.
Data Compliant
We are fully GDPR and DPA 2018 Compliant.
Files On Time
We complete your audio transcripts on time.
Client Support
We answer all your questions as a priority.
What We Transcribe
Audio Transcription Options
ONLY SPEECH
We transcribe all words spoken that flow clearly (Standard Format).
ALL SPEECH
We transcribe all words and additional sounds (Full Verbatim).
SPEECH + TIME CODING
We transcribe the speech in either format and apply time coding.
AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION FAQs +
WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU TRANSCRIBE?
We transcribe almost all English-language dialects. Other languages are considered on a case-by-case basis.
WHAT AUDIO FILES DO YOU ACCEPT?
Nearly all audio file formats are acceptable.
The file size is capped at 2GB. If your file is larger than 2GB, please shrink the file size. A search on the internet for an audio file size reducer should yield multiple results.
ARE MY FILES CONFIDENTIAL?
We process highly confidential matters on a daily basis for our global clients.
We take numerous measures to ensure client confidentiality, including:
- Client-tailored Non-Disclosure Agreements.
- Contracts for Way With Words’ management, staff and independent contractors which include strict confidentiality and data protection clauses.
- Password protection and encryption.
- Secure server for uploading.
- In-house processes to vet each transcriber for ID purposes.
- Where required, we also ensure our contractors and staff sign the relevant data protection or Official Secrets Act of the client country.
IS WAY WITH WORDS DATA COMPLIANT?
We have, on many occasions, carried out extremely sensitive work for various government agencies, financial institutions and research marketing companies. We fulfil a number of data compliance requirements, including those prescribed by the GDPR and the DPA 2018. For more information please see the footer below.
WHO ARE YOUR TRANSCRIBERS?
We receive thousands of transcriber applications monthly through our dedicated website job portal. Our audio transcribers are chosen after a rigorous process of testing and training on their abilities to research, understand and comply with our very strict operational, quality control and knowledge requirements.
HOW ARE YOUR TRANSCRIBERS CONTRACTED?
Our audio transcribers are selected to ensure that we can provide audio transcription for nearly every industry and accent and they are required to sign agreements containing strict confidentiality and data protection clauses. Other conditions of work are considered on a case-by-case basis with the client if required.
HOW DO YOU ALLOCATE WORK?
We use our advanced proprietary workflow system to always match your job with the best available skilled transcriber. We ensure your job is completed according to our very demanding quality control standards.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Our audio transcription rate is calculated per audio minute.
Get started to view our Audio Transcription calculator now.
WHO USES WAY WITH WORDS?
Our customers range from individuals to institutions from a wide range of industries, businesses and governments.
View our Use Cases further below.
MORE QUESTIONS? Visit our FAQ page.
How It Works
Audio Transcription Process

↑ UPLOAD AUDIO
Select a preferred turnaround, transcript template and format and upload your audio files.
→ WE TRANSCRIBE
Suitable audio transcribers are assigned to your recordings and we start transcribing.
↓ COLLECT TRANSCRIPTS
Get notified when your audio transcripts are ready and log into your account to collect.
The Transcript
Audio Transcript Templates & Formats
TEMPLATES
STANDARD AUDIO TEMPLATE (DEFAULT)
Title of the file at the top, a speaker key showing the number of speakers, followed by the dialogue. Two free time stamps per page.
TIME CODING AUDIO TEMPLATE
Tabular Microsoft Word document (.docx). Title of the file at the top, a speaker key showing the number of speakers, followed by the dialogue. Time-stamps every 30 seconds.
FORMATS
STANDARD
Intelligent Verbatim where all speech is included other than false starts, repeated words/phrases, verbiage and background noises.
FULL VERBATIM
Every utterance and sound is transcribed, including false starts, repeated words/phrases, verbiage and background noises.
FILE TYPE
Standard A4 Microsoft Word document (.docx). Audio transcripts can be provided in other formats, such as PDF or Rich Text Format (RTF), on request.
Rates & Pricing
FREE: Two Timestamps Per Page. Any Number Of Speakers. Any Sound Quality
Do you have something special in mind?
Send us your specific requirements by using our CONTACT FORM and we will get back to you with your custom quote.
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