LibGuides: Qualitative Data Analysis: Transcription

Transcription Tools

Importing automatic transcripts into Atlas.ti (Mac)
You can import transcripts and media files from Zoom, Teams, and other video meeting platforms. Atlas.ti links the video and automatic transcript, which allows you to watch the video and edit the transcript right in Atlas.
Creating transcripts in Atlas.ti
You can import media files to Atlas.ti and then create your own transcript within the program. This process will create a transcript that is synced with the media file.
Link a transcript to media in Atlas.ti
You can import existing media and transcripts to Atlas.ti in order to link them together and enable synchronous viewing of the media with links to the transcript.

Importing automatic transcripts into Atlas.ti (Windows)
You can import transcripts and media files from Zoom, Teams, and other video meeting platforms. Atlas.ti links the video and automatic transcript, which allows you to watch the video and edit the transcript right in Atlas.
Create a transcript in Atlas.ti
You can import media files to Atlas.ti and create your own transcript within the program. The transcript will be linked to the media for synchronous scrolling.
Link a transcript to a media file
If you transcript text already, you can upload a media file to Atlas.ti and link the text. This will allow you to use synchronized scrolling, which shows you the video and transcript at the same time.

Create transcripts in NVivo
You can create new transcriptions of media in your NVivo project using the edit mode.
Import and link transcripts in NVivo
Existing transcripts can be imported to NVivo and link the transcript with a media file.

Create transcripts in NVivo
You can create new transcriptions of media in your NVivo project using the edit mode.
Import and link transcripts in NVivo
Existing transcripts can be imported to NVivo and link the transcript with a media file.

The MAXQDA is the same across Mac and Windows devices.

Manual Transcription
You can upload media files to MAXQDA and then create new transcripts using the Multimedia Browser.
Link transcripts to a media file by creating timestamps
If you already have transcript text, you can use the edit mode in MAXQDA to create timestamps and sync the transcript to the media file.
Automatic transcription
New to MAXQDA 24, you can now automatically transcribe your media.

Downloading captions from Kaltura
Video files you upload to Kaltura (including recorded Zoom meetings) are automatically captioned, though you'll need to edit the captions and publish them before they appear on your video. Once the file is created, you can download it from Kaltura to upload to other programs. See this page on captions in Kaltura for more information.
Find and replace text in Word
When you download captions from Zoom or Kaltura, it will come with timestamps. You can use the find and replace feature in Word to clear the timestamps for easier editing.

OTranscribe
OTranscribe is a free, open-source and web browser based tool for transcribing audio and video. You can upload media and use the tool to create citations. See the help pages for information.
Google Docs Voice Typing
You can use the voice typing feature to create rough transcriptions of audio as you collect data or by re-playing a recording into the microphone.
Microsoft Word Dictate Typing
Web and desktop versions of Microsoft Word include a dictation tool that will create a rough transcription while you collect data or when you play a recording near your device's microphone.

There are companies that will create transcripts from media files on your behalf, usually for a by-minute fee.

If you decide to use one of these options, you should ensure that the security of data shared with these services is in compliance with your IRB protocol and consent obtained from any participants.

Do you have experience with any paid transcription services that you think would be worth adding to this list? Please share your experience with me.

NVivo Transcription
NVivo offers a paid transcription service, which can be purchased as a paid subscription or a pay-as-you-go service. Transcription is available in 43 languages including English, Spanish, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic and Korean.
Rev
Ref offers both automatic, rough transcription as well as more accurate transcription conducted by workers. Rev supports 58+ languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Hindi.
Trint
Trint is a paid transcription and analysis tool, with transcription available for 40+ languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, and Korean.

Trint also offers translation of text.