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Convert audio or video into text with AI for speed, or human transcription for the highest accuracy.
Transcribe audioTranscription & AI Notetaker, made intelligent
HappyScribe turns every call, interview and recording into accurate, searchable text and meeting notes, in 150+ languages, on desktop and mobile, with European-made security your business can trust. AI for speed, humans for near-perfect accuracy.
Trusted by 6m+ users and 41,000+ teams of all sizes
Overview
What is HappyScribe?
HappyScribe is an AI-powered transcription and meeting-notes platform that turns audio and video into accurate, searchable text in 150+ languages. Businesses use it for AI transcription (up to 99% accuracy), an AI Notetaker for Google Meet, Teams and Zoom, plus subtitles and translation across web and mobile. With optional human-made accuracy (99%+), SOC 2 Type II certification, GDPR compliance and EU data residency, it’s trusted by 6M+ users and 41,000+ teams, and it’s free to try with no credit card.
It would be ridiculous not to use HappyScribe—just like not using a spellchecker.
Titus Plattner
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Innovation Product Manager
AI Transcription
Turn any audio or video into accurate text in minutes
Upload a file or paste a link and HappyScribe’s AI returns an editable transcript in minutes, with up to 99% accuracy on clear audio. Automatic speaker identification, word-level timestamps and a powerful online editor let you clean up, search and repurpose every recording. Export to DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT or VTT, or upgrade any file to our human-made service when you need 99%+ guaranteed accuracy.
AI Notetaker
An AI notetaker that joins every meeting for you
Connect Google Calendar or Outlook and the AI Notetaker automatically joins your Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom calls. It captures a full transcript, then generates smart summaries, key highlights and action items so your team leaves every meeting with a clear record and next steps. Works in 150+ languages, and custom prompts let you pull out exactly what matters.
Multilingual
Transcribe, subtitle & translate in 150+ languages
Work in the languages your business actually operates in. HappyScribe transcribes and generates subtitles in 150+ languages and accents, and translates transcripts and subtitles between them in one click, across both AI and human-made services. From English, Spanish, German and French to Japanese, Arabic and Mandarin, every team and audience is covered.
Mobile app · iOS & Android
Record and transcribe on the go
Capture meetings, lectures and voice notes straight from your phone with AI transcription in 150+ languages. The AI Notetaker can join your Google Meet, Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls so you stay present, and you can record even when you’re offline, then sync and review once you’re back online.
European-made · Secure by design
Enterprise-grade security, made in Europe
HappyScribe is a European company, with your data stored in the EU. Recordings are processed with SOC 2 Type II certification, ISO 27001 data centres and full GDPR compliance, and encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256). Role-based access and secure sharing make it ready for legal, HR, research and enterprise teams.
Full Suite of AI & Human Services
Transcription, subtitles, captions and translation, powered by AI for speed and verified by professional linguists for accuracy.
Closed Captions
Generate same-language subtitles with AI, then refine them with human experts for broadcast-quality captions.
Generate subtitlesTranslated Transcript
Translate transcripts at scale with AI, with human linguists to get tone, context and industry terms right.
Translate transcriptsTranslated Subtitles
Translate subtitles quickly with AI, then have native editors polish them for cultural nuance and readability.
Translate subtitlesFrequently asked questions
What is the best way to transcribe an interview?
Upload the audio or video to HappyScribe and choose AI transcription for a fast, editable transcript (ready in minutes, up to 99% accuracy on clear audio), or human-made transcription for 99%+ accuracy on difficult audio or multiple speakers. You can edit, add speaker labels and export to DOCX, PDF, SRT or VTT. For live or remote interviews, the AI Notetaker can automatically join your Google Meet, Zoom or Microsoft Teams call and produce the transcript, a summary and action items for you.
How do I transcribe audio to text for free?
Create a free HappyScribe account (no credit card required), upload your audio file, and AI transcription returns editable text in minutes. Free credits let you try it before choosing pay-as-you-go or a subscription.
How accurate is AI transcription?
HappyScribe's AI transcription reaches up to 99% accuracy on clear, single-speaker audio, and typically 85–95% with multiple speakers or background noise. For zero-error needs, the human-made option delivers 99%+ accuracy.
How much does transcription cost?
HappyScribe offers a free trial, pay-as-you-go pricing per minute of audio, and subscription plans for regular users. AI transcription is the lowest cost; human-made transcription costs more for guaranteed accuracy. See the pricing page for current rates.
How is HappyScribe different from Otter, Rev or Sonix?
HappyScribe combines fast AI transcription with an optional human-made service (99%+ accuracy) in one platform, supports 150+ languages, and handles transcription, subtitles, translation and AI meeting notes together. It is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant.
Is HappyScribe GDPR compliant and secure?
Yes. HappyScribe is GDPR compliant and SOC 2 Type II certified, with enterprise-grade security and EU data handling for every user.
What languages and file formats does HappyScribe support?
HappyScribe transcribes and translates in 150+ languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic. You can export transcripts and subtitles as DOCX, PDF, SRT or VTT.
Can I get human-level accuracy, not just AI?
Yes. Any file can be upgraded to HappyScribe's human-made service, where professional transcribers and editors deliver production-ready, 99%+ accurate transcripts, captions and subtitles.
How do I add subtitles to a video?
Upload your video to HappyScribe, auto-generate subtitles with AI, edit them in the online editor, then export as SRT or VTT or burn them into the video. Same-language closed captions and translated subtitles are both supported.
Does HappyScribe work for meeting notes?
Yes. The HappyScribe AI Notetaker connects to Google Calendar or Outlook and auto-joins Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom calls to capture transcripts, summaries and action items, in multiple languages.
