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Scribewave

Fast and secure AI-powered transcription service that converts audio and video files to text in 99 languages with GDPR compliance.

Introduction

Scribewave

Scribewave is an AI-powered transcription platform that automatically converts audio and video files into accurate text and subtitles. Designed for professionals and organizations, it offers fast transcription with strong privacy protections and GDPR compliance.

How It Works

The platform follows a simple 4-step workflow:

  1. Upload - Support for almost every audio and video format (MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, etc.) with large file support up to 5GB and long files up to 5 hours.

  2. Transcribe - AI-powered speech-to-text algorithm processes files automatically, supporting 99 languages and dialects including English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, and more.

  3. Edit - Built-in editor allows users to play audio/video while text highlights the current paragraph. Edit directly as a document or in a timeline view.

  4. Export - Export transcripts to Microsoft Word or Google Docs, or download as subtitled video files (even from audio uploads).

Trusted By

Scribewave is trusted by over 20,000 professionals and major organizations including:

  • Media companies: De Morgen, Humo, Het Laatste Nieuws, Woestijnvis, VRT, Banijay, EMG, Jellysmack
  • Universities: KU Leuven, Universiteit Gent, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  • Technology: imec
  • Government/Municipal: Champigny sur Marne
  • Other: AG Real Estate, ITG

The platform delivers transcripts in under 3 minutes and claims to save users 3 hours per hour of content processed.

Target Audience

Professionals, media companies, universities, researchers, journalists, and organizations requiring fast, accurate transcription services with privacy compliance.

Key Features
  • AI-powered speech-to-text transcription
  • Support for 99 languages and dialects
  • Handles files up to 5GB and 5 hours long
  • Supports all major audio/video formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4)
  • Built-in editor with synchronized audio/video playback
  • Export to Microsoft Word and Google Docs
  • Download as subtitled video (even from audio)
  • GDPR compliant with confidentiality guarantees
  • Fast transcription in under 3 minutes
Use Cases
  • Transcribing interviews and meetings
  • Creating subtitles for videos
  • Converting podcasts to text
  • Academic research transcription
  • Media and journalism content processing
  • Legal and compliance documentation
  • Multilingual content transcription
  • Accessibility captioning for video content
Pros
  • Fast transcription turnaround (under 3 minutes)
  • Supports 99 languages
  • GDPR compliant with strong privacy protections
  • Handles large files up to 5GB
  • Intuitive editor with synchronized playback
  • Multiple export options including subtitled video
  • Trusted by major organizations and universities
Cons
  • Pricing information not clearly displayed on homepage
  • No mention of free tier or trial availability
Pricing

Not specified on the homepage. Contact for pricing details.

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