Multilingual audio & video transcription

Transcription is the process of turning spoken words from audio or video content into a written transcript in the same language as the original. If you need the content in a different language, that is translation — which we also offer.

Verbatim captures every word exactly as spoken, including fillers, false starts and non-verbal cues. Clean-read (word-for-word or grammatically correct) removes fillers and, at the top level, tidies grammar so the transcript reads like a finished document.

GoLocalise is a UK transcription company based in London, transcribing video as well as audio since 2008, with human transcribers rather than a speech engine left unchecked. Video is the normal case rather than the exception: we work from the finished cut, keep speaker identification and timecodes where you need them, and the transcript can go straight on into broadcast-standard subtitles — a transcript is the first step towards subtitles, not the same thing, because subtitles still need timing, line breaks and reading-speed limits applied.

GoLocalise prices transcription on the running time of the file, with the audio quality, the number of speakers, the language, the turnaround and the formatting all moving the rate — a clean single-speaker interview and a six-person conference recording are not the same job. Send the files and the style of transcript you need and the quote comes back itemised, with our Price Match Promise. Rates are published on our transcription rates page.

Send us your audio or video, the language, the style of transcript you need and your deadline. We come back with a quote — and most projects are underway within days.

GoLocalise transcribes with native speakers of the language, checks the result against the recording, and delivers in the format you asked for — verbatim or clean-read, with speaker labels and timecodes if you need them — all run by one project manager from files to final transcript.

Yes. We work with native voice actors and linguists across 100+ languages, so you can localise your transcription service for global audiences while keeping tone and quality consistent across every version.

GoLocalise has been a trusted voice over and localisation agency since 2008, with more than 1,000 professional voice actors across 100+ languages, native-speaking directors, our own Central-London studios and a Price Match Promise — so you get broadcast-quality results, on time and on budget.

Yes. Ask us for relevant samples and, for any transcription, we will walk you through our approach and share examples so you know exactly what to expect before you book.

We deliver your transcription in the formats you need — including SRT, VTT, DOCX and more — checked and ready to use across any platform.

Less than people expect: the script, or the draft of it, its total running time or word count, where the recording will be used, and the date you need it by. If the script is not signed off yet, send the draft anyway — we would rather quote on what exists than wait for a version that eats your deadline. A named project manager comes back with an itemised quote, normally within four working hours.

More than half of enquiries get a reply within thirty minutes during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm UK time), and the itemised quote normally follows within four working hours. After that you have one dedicated project manager who owns the job from brief to final file — not a ticket queue, and not a different name on every email. If it is easier, call +44 207 095 5730 and ask for them by name.