Audio Transcription & Translation
Certified transcripts and translations of your audio and video recordings – court hearings, interviews, voicemails and media – prepared for UK courts, the Home Office and legal review. Priced per minute of recording, from £29.95 per minute.
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Audio Transcription & Translation
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£29.95
per minute
- ✓Certified transcript of your recording
- ✓Transcription and translation in 100+ languages
- ✓Timestamps and speaker labels on request
- ✓Accepted by UK courts, the Home Office and legal teams
- ✓Subtitles and captions available for video
Start Your Order Audio and video are priced per minute of recording, from £29.95 per minute. Poor-quality audio, multiple speakers or specialist subject matter may affect the rate – send us your file for an exact quote.
The Process
How Audio Transcription Works
We turn your recordings into accurate written transcripts and translations. Upload your file – we transcribe it, translate it if you need another language, and certify the result.
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Upload Recording
Upload your audio or video file securely. We accept MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV and most other common formats.
2
Transcribe
A professional transcriber listens to the recording and produces a precise written transcript, with timestamps and speaker labels where required.
3
Translate & Certify
If you need the recording in another language, a qualified translator translates the transcript, and we certify it with a signed Statement of Truth.
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Delivery
We deliver your transcript and translation as a formatted document, with subtitle or caption files supplied on request.
What Is Audio Transcription?
Audio Transcription & Translation Explained
Audio transcription is the process of converting the spoken content of a recording into an accurate written document. Video transcription does the same for the audio track of a video file. Because the work is measured by how much there is to listen to, transcription is priced per minute of recording rather than per page.
We can produce either a verbatim transcript, which captures every word including hesitations and non-verbal sounds, or a clean, readable transcript that removes filler while preserving the full meaning. Timestamps and speaker labels can be added so the finished document is easy to follow and reference.
Where the recording is in another language, or needs to be understood by a party who speaks a different language, we translate the transcript into the language you need. For court, Home Office and other legal or official use, we certify the transcript and any translation with a signed Statement of Truth confirming it is complete and accurate.
For media and online content, we also supply the transcript as subtitle or caption files, ready to attach to your video. Whether you need a certified transcript of a court hearing or subtitles for a marketing video, the same careful process ensures the written version faithfully reflects the recording.
When You Need It
Common Uses for Audio Transcription
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Court & Legal Proceedings
Transcribe and translate court hearings, police interviews, recorded evidence and depositions for solicitors, courts and legal review.
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Interviews & Research
Turn recorded interviews, focus groups and research sessions into accurate written transcripts, translated into another language where required.
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Media & Subtitles
Transcribe podcasts, videos, webinars and broadcasts, and add translated subtitles or captions to reach a wider audience.
Recordings We Handle
What We Transcribe
Common Questions
Audio Transcription FAQ
How is audio transcription priced?−
Audio and video transcription is priced per minute of recording, starting at £29.95 per minute. A ten-minute recording, for example, is based on ten minutes of audio regardless of how many pages the transcript runs to.
Send us your file for an exact quote.
What audio and video formats do you accept?+
We accept all the common formats including MP3, WAV, MP4 and MOV, along with most other audio and video file types. If you have an unusual format, contact us and we will confirm we can process it.
Can you translate the recording into another language?+
Yes. We can transcribe the recording in its original language and then translate the transcript into any of 100+ languages. For legal and official use we certify the translated transcript with a signed Statement of Truth.
Are your transcripts certified for court use?+
Yes. We provide certified transcripts and translations accepted by UK courts, the Home Office and legal teams. Each certified transcript carries a signed Statement of Truth confirming it is a complete and accurate record of the recording.
Do you provide timestamps and speaker labels?+
We can add timestamps at set intervals or at each speaker change, and label each speaker, so the transcript is easy to follow and cite. Just let us know your preference when you place your order.
Can you add subtitles or captions to video?+
Yes. We can supply the transcript as subtitle or caption files (such as SRT or VTT) ready to attach to your video, in the original language or translated into the language you need.
How long does transcription take?+
Turnaround depends on the length and audio quality of the recording and whether translation is required. Most recordings are completed within a few business days; tell us your deadline and we will confirm a delivery date.
About Our Audio Transcription Service
Official Translations provides professional audio and video transcription and translation services across the UK. We convert the spoken content of your recordings into accurate written transcripts, and where required translate them into any of 100+ languages. Because transcription work is measured by listening time, it is priced per minute of recording, starting at £29.95 per minute.
Our transcription service is used by law firms, courts, businesses, researchers and content creators. Common projects include court hearings, police interviews, recorded evidence, business meetings, research interviews, podcasts and video content. For legal and official use, we certify the transcript and any translation with a signed Statement of Truth accepted by UK courts and the Home Office.
We can produce verbatim or clean-read transcripts, add timestamps and speaker labels, and supply subtitle or caption files for video. Whether you need a certified record of a hearing for legal review or translated subtitles to widen your audience, every transcript is checked carefully so the written version faithfully reflects the recording.
We accept MP3, WAV, MP4, MOV and most other audio and video formats. If you also need a certified translation of written documents rather than recordings, see our certified translation service. For a per-minute quote on your recording, contact us with your file details.
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Get a certified transcript and translation of your audio or video recording for court, the Home Office or legal review. Priced per minute, from £29.95 per minute.
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