Professional Arabic transcription services
Native Arabic linguists turn your interviews, meetings, hearings and research recordings into proofread transcripts in Arabic script, with 99% accuracy.
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SOC 2 Type II
GDPR compliant
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Who we transcribe Arabic for
Arabic recordings come from more than 20 countries. Teams choose human transcription when dialect and context matter.
Legal and investigations
Interviews, evidence recordings and hearings in Arabic, transcribed in full with every speaker identified for counsel and case files.
Research and NGOs
Field interviews and focus groups across the Middle East and North Africa, delivered in a consistent format for analysis.
Media and broadcasting
News footage, documentaries and podcasts in Arabic, with timestamps so editors and translators can find every quote.
Transcribed by native Arabic linguists
Arabic files are handled by native Arabic-speaking linguists from our vetted partner network, under the same quality guidelines as all our professional work.
You can specify the country variant of your recording, with 16 to choose from, from Egypt and Saudi Arabia to the Gulf states, the Levant and the Maghreb, so your file goes to a linguist who knows how its speakers talk.
Proofread Arabic transcripts, 99% accurate
Each transcript is written in Arabic script and checked against the audio by a professional. Names, places and technical terms are verified, every speaker is labelled and timestamps are added throughout.
Choose clean read for reports or verbatim for legal and research work, and share a glossary with the preferred spelling of names and organisations.
Arabic transcripts back in 48 hours
Standard turnaround for Arabic is 48 hours for recordings under 2 hours. Recordings of 2 to 3 hours take 4 days, and longer recordings take 5 days.
For large projects, such as a multi-country research study or an archive of interviews, we plan volumes and delivery dates with you upfront.
Confidential handling for sensitive Arabic recordings
HappyScribe is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. Your Arabic files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and everyone who works on them is bound by a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
Sensitive interviews, legal evidence and research data stay in your private workspace, where you decide who can view, edit and share each transcript.
Included in every Arabic transcript
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Speaker identification
Each speaker is labelled, so interviews, panels and focus groups read clearly from the first line.
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Timestamps
Timestamps tie every passage back to the recording, so you can check a quote or cut a clip in seconds.
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Clean read or verbatim
Choose a clean, readable transcript or a verbatim one that keeps every hesitation, repetition and false start.
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Glossaries and style guides
Share names, brands and technical terms once. Our linguists follow your glossary and style guide on every file.
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Word, PDF, SRT and more
Edit the transcript online, then export it to DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT and other formats.
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Translated transcripts
Need the Arabic transcript in another language too? We pair transcription with professional translation.
How our Arabic transcription service works
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Tell us about your project
Share the language variant, volume, deadlines and transcript style you need. Our team confirms scope and delivery with you.
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Native linguists transcribe and proofread
A native Arabic speaker transcribes your files, labels speakers, adds timestamps and checks every line against the audio.
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Receive your transcripts
You get an email when each file is ready. Review it in your secure workspace and export it in the format you need.
Customer Reviews
4.7/5 on Trustpilot
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Easy to use this service, and I got exactly what I needed. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for good, professional transcription services.
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Arabic transcription FAQ
How long does Arabic transcription take?
48 hours for Arabic recordings under 2 hours, 4 days for recordings of 2 to 3 hours and 5 days for longer recordings. Large projects get a delivery schedule agreed with our team.
Which Arabic dialects do you transcribe?
You can choose from 16 country variants, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Tell us the variant and context of your recording so it is matched with the right native linguist.
Is the transcript written in Arabic script?
Yes. Arabic transcripts are delivered in Arabic script, with speaker labels and timestamps. If you also need an English version, ask about translated transcription.
Can you translate Arabic transcripts into English?
Yes. We can pair Arabic transcription with professional translation into English or other languages. Ask our sales team to include it in your quote.
Is my Arabic audio kept confidential?
Yes. HappyScribe is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and every linguist who works on your Arabic recordings is bound by a confidentiality agreement. Enterprise teams can also add SSO and access controls for their workspace.
What is the difference between professional and AI Arabic transcription?
AI transcription gives you a draft in minutes that you review and correct yourself. Our professional service delivers a transcript checked line by line by a native Arabic speaker, with 99% accuracy. Need it in minutes? Try AI Arabic transcription.