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Everything you need for transcription

Speaker detection, timestamps, subtitles (SRT/VTT), AI summaries and translation into 20+ languages – all on EU servers.

Lightning Fast

Get your transcriptions in minutes, not hours. Our optimized pipeline ensures fast results.

High Accuracy

AI-powered transcription — among the most accurate speech recognition technology available.

Speakers & timestamps

Automatically detects who said what – every section labeled with speaker and timestamp, renameable anytime.

Translation

Translate finished transcripts into 20+ languages with one click – summary and subtitles included.

Export Anywhere

Download as Word, PDF or subtitles (SRT/VTT) – ready for docs, captions and video.

AI Summaries

Get an instant TL;DR with key points and action items from any transcript.

100+ Languages

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The product

From recording to finished transcript

Upload, let it transcribe, keep working — this is SmartScription in action.

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Use Cases

Who uses SmartScription?

For anyone who needs to turn audio into text

Whether it's an interview, a meeting, a lecture, a podcast or a voice note – SmartScription turns any recording into accurate text with speaker detection and timestamps. Just upload, transcribe and carry on.

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Your data in safe hands

Hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant. No third-party sharing without consent.

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All your data stays in the European Union. From registration to transcription to storage – everything on EU servers.

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  • 1 hours transcription per month
  • Standard processing speed
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5.99/month
  • 5 hours transcription per month
  • Up to 3 hours per day
  • Priority processing
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14.99/month
  • 15 hours transcription per month
  • Up to 5 hours per day
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI speech recognition?

AI speech recognition uses artificial intelligence to automatically turn spoken language into text. SmartScription uses advanced AI speech recognition to transcribe audio, meetings and interviews accurately in 100+ languages.

Is SmartScription free?

Yes — you can start for free with 60 minutes of transcription per month, no credit card required. For more volume, the Pro plan offers 15 hours per month.

Is automatic meeting transcription worth it?

In most cases, yes: instead of taking notes manually, you get complete minutes within minutes. It saves several hours per week and ensures no decision or action item is lost.

Is my data GDPR-compliant and protected?

Yes. Processing and storage happen exclusively on EU servers in West Europe. Audio files are deleted after transcription and never used for AI training.

Which audio and video formats are supported?

SmartScription supports all common formats such as MP3, WAV, M4A, OPUS, MP4 and WEBM. Files up to 1 hour are processed in one go – no conversion or splitting needed.

Can SmartScription translate transcripts?

Yes. Translate finished transcripts into 20+ languages with one click – speaker labels and timestamps are preserved. The AI summary and subtitle exports (SRT/VTT) are available in the chosen language too. The first translation takes a minute or two depending on length.

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