Transcription Services UK for Audio & Video
Turn interviews, meetings, legal recordings, medical research and podcasts into clear, usable transcripts. We provide audio and video transcription in 30+ languages, with the format, review and deadline agreed before work starts.
Explore our audio transcription, legal transcription and meeting transcription services for specialist recordings.
Order Transcription
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
For next-day projects, we confirm the same agreed quality checks and transcript formatting before work starts.
Order QuickUrgent
For shorter recordings, same-day delivery may be available once we confirm your file and deadline.
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.
We transcribe and review
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
For academic interviews, university lectures or qualitative research, see our university transcription services.
We match your recording to the appropriate language and subject expertise, with the transcription style and review checks agreed in advance.
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 recordings into clear written transcripts for review or content repurposing, with language checks agreed for each project.
Research & Survey
Capture group discussions and interviews without losing context or emotion — ideal for market research and medical studies where every nuance matters. For research-specific formats, see our market research transcription service; for practical interview audio-to-text use cases, read our market research audio transcription guide.
Industry transcription, done right
From legal interviews to research, meetings and podcasts, we match the workflow to the subject and agree how specialist terminology should be checked.
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 in 30+ languages
We support transcription in 30+ languages, with project-specific language review and services in London, Birmingham and 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?
Urgent (same day) and Quick (next day) may be available depending on the recording and deadline. Standard is usually 3–4 days. We confirm delivery before work starts.
Can you transcribe in multiple languages?
Yes — we support transcription in 30+ languages, including Arabic, Korean, German and Japanese. Tell us the recording language and the transcript output you need.
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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