Professional Portuguese transcription services
Native Portuguese transcribers turn your interviews, meetings and research recordings from Brazil and Portugal into proofread transcripts with 99% accuracy.
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SOC 2 Type II
GDPR compliant
Trusted by 6m+ users and 41,000+ teams of all sizes
Who we transcribe Portuguese for
From São Paulo to Lisbon, teams choose human Portuguese transcription when every word must be right.
Market research in Brazil
Consumer interviews and focus groups in Brazilian Portuguese, delivered in a consistent format for your insights team.
Legal and compliance
Hearings, interviews and investigations in Portuguese, transcribed in full with every speaker identified.
Academic research
Qualitative interviews and oral history recordings in Portuguese, ready for coding and citation.
Brazilian and European Portuguese, by native speakers
Every file is handled by a native Portuguese-speaking transcriber who has passed our language and style tests. We transcribe both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
Spelling and vocabulary differ between the two, so tell us which variant your recording uses and we keep conventions consistent across all your files.
Proofread Portuguese transcripts, 99% accurate
Each transcript is written and checked against the audio by a professional, including accents, proper names and technical terms. Every speaker is labelled and timestamps are added throughout.
Choose clean read for reports and articles, or verbatim for legal and research work, and share a glossary to keep your terminology consistent.
Portuguese transcripts back in 48 hours
Standard turnaround for Portuguese is 48 hours for recordings up to one hour. Longer recordings take proportionally longer, for example about 72 hours for a 90-minute file.
For larger projects, such as a research program across Brazil, we agree volumes and delivery dates with you upfront.
Confidential handling for sensitive Portuguese recordings
HappyScribe is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. Your Portuguese files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and everyone who works on them is bound by a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
Your recordings stay in your private workspace, where you control who can view, edit and share each transcript.
Included in every Portuguese 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 Portuguese transcript in another language too? We pair transcription with professional translation.
How our Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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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Portuguese transcription FAQ
Do you transcribe Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes. We transcribe both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese with native transcribers. Tell us the variant when you brief our team so spelling and vocabulary follow the right conventions.
How long does Portuguese transcription take?
48 hours for Portuguese recordings up to one hour. Longer files take proportionally longer, for example about 72 hours for 90 minutes. Large projects get a delivery schedule agreed with our team.
How accurate is your Portuguese transcription?
99% accurate. Each transcript is produced and proofread by a native Portuguese speaker, with speaker labels and timestamps. You can share a glossary of names and terms to keep them consistent.
Can you translate Portuguese transcripts into English?
Yes. We can pair Portuguese transcription with professional translation into English or other languages. Ask our sales team to include it in your quote.
Is my Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese speaker, with 99% accuracy. Need it in minutes? Try AI Portuguese transcription.