Transcription Services UK – Fast, Accurate Audio & Video to Text
Generate more value from your recordings with professional audio and video transcription services for legal, medical, business, academic, podcast and market-research recordings in 30+ languages. The workflow is scoped to the language, subject, audio quality, speakers, format and intended use.
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Upload your audio or video and we'll confirm a fixed quote and turnaround before we start.
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Choose your turnaround
Pricing depends on language, audio quality and specialism — but you always get a fixed quote up front, with no hidden fees. Pick the speed that fits your deadline.
Standard
Our most cost-effective option for non-urgent recordings where accuracy matters more than speed.
Order StandardQuick
The balance most clients choose — fast next-day turnaround with the same human accuracy and formatting.
Order QuickUrgent
On a tight deadline? Our urgent service returns your transcript the same day for shorter recordings.
Order UrgentFrom recording to transcript in three steps
Upload your file
Send your audio or video securely through the quote form, or paste a private URL if it's hosted online.
A specialist transcribes it
We assign the workflow according to the language, subject, audio quality and project requirements, with human review applied where agreed.
Receive your transcript
Your transcript is delivered as an editable document via your preferred format, with post-delivery support included.
Audio, video & research transcription
Whatever the format, your words stay yours. We work only with qualified native speakers to keep the original meaning, emotion and context intact.
Audio Transcription
Recordings are matched to an appropriate transcription workflow based on the language, subject, speakers, audio quality and required format, with quality checks agreed for the project.
Video Transcription
Turn video footage into a clean written document for accessibility, subtitles or repurposing — produced by linguists proficient in every language involved.
Research & Survey
Capture group discussions and interviews without losing context or emotion — ideal for market research and medical studies where every nuance matters.
Industry transcription, done right
From courtrooms to podcasts, every sector has its own vocabulary. We assign transcribers who already know yours — so technical terms, abbreviations and context come through accurately the first time.
Choose the right style for your transcript
Not every project needs a word-for-word record. Tell us your goal and we'll recommend the style that delivers the most usable transcript.
- Verbatim TranscriptionCaptures everything — words, stammers, hesitations and non-verbal cues. Ideal for legal use and medical research where every detail counts.
- Intelligent TranscriptionLight editing removes filler ("um", "err") while keeping the message and wording intact. Popular for business and medical communications.
- Edited TranscriptionRemoves unnecessary or repetitive content for maximum readability. Best for speeches, conferences and seminars.
- Speaker labels & timestampsAdd speaker identification and time-coding so your transcript is easy to navigate and reference.
Multilingual transcription by native speakers
Our pool of professional transcribers lets us deliver high-quality transcription across more than 30 language pairs, including UK-wide coverage from London to Belfast.
- Arabic ⇄ English
- Korean ⇄ English
- German ⇄ English
- Japanese ⇄ English
- English ⇄ English
- + 25 more languages
How much does transcription cost in the UK?
Pricing depends on the language pair, audio length and quality, specialism and turnaround. Choose Urgent (same day), Quick (next day) or Standard (3–4 days), then send your file for a fixed, no-obligation quote.
Do you use AI or human transcribers?
The workflow depends on the project, language, audio quality, confidentiality requirements and intended use. Human transcription or human review can be applied as required, and the agreed process is confirmed before work starts.
How fast can I get my transcript?
Our Urgent service delivers the same day, Quick delivers next day, and Standard delivers within 3–4 days. Turnaround for very long files is confirmed in your quote.
Can you transcribe in multiple languages?
Yes — we transcribe in 30+ languages using native transcribers, including Arabic, Korean, German and Japanese to and from English.
How do I send my audio or video file?
Upload it securely through our quote form, or paste a private URL if it's hosted online. For files over 15 MB, email a secure link to hello@locatetranslate.co.uk and we'll take it from there.
Which transcription style should I choose?
Verbatim captures everything (ideal for legal/medical research), intelligent removes filler while keeping wording, and edited maximises readability for speeches and seminars. Not sure? Tell us your goal and we'll recommend the best fit.
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