Transcribe German Audio Online

Save time and effort by converting German audio or speech to text with AI. Get accurate German transcriptions in minutes—perfect for meetings, interviews, and more.

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How to Transcribe German Audio to Text ?

1. Upload your German audio or video file.

Import files directly from your device, Google Drive, YouTube, or Dropbox. The first 10 minutes are free—and there’s no file size limit.

2. Select "German"..

We support German and more—covering accents and regional variations.

3. Choose "Machine generated" or "Human made"..

Our AI transcription delivers fast, 85% accurate German transcriptions. For 99% accuracy, choose our human-made option—proofread by native German speakers.

4. Get your German transcript.

Receive your text in minutes with automatic transcription. Human transcripts are delivered within 24 hours.

5. Export your file in the format you need.

Download your German transcription as TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, or HTML. Ready for subtitles, publishing, or archiving.

Why choose HappyScribe?

Transcribe German & 120+ Other Languages

Whether it’s French, Spanish, English etc, our AI supports a wide range of languages and accents. Perfect for turning German speech into accurate, searchable text.

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Convert Any German Audio or Video Format

Upload MP3, MP4, WAV, MOV, or FLAC. Our tool handles all popular formats and converts your German audio or video to clean, editable text in seconds.

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Confidential & Secure Transcription Services

All your files are encrypted and protected. HappyScribe complies with top-tier standards (SOC 2 Type II) to keep your transcripts private and secure.

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Seamless connections

Seamless video platform integrations

Import videos directly from YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive. HappyScribe connects to your favorite tools so you can start transcribing German audio instantly—no downloads, no hassle.

Import in any format

Transcribe any audio or video format

Whether it’s MP4, MOV, WAV, or FLAC, our transcription tool supports over 45 formats. Just upload your German content and get clean, structured text in seconds.

Made for teams

Collaborate on transcripts with your team

Create shared workspaces where your team can access, edit, and manage German transcripts together. Perfect for media, research, and multilingual teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should use our German transcription services?

HappyScribe is the perfect platform for German transcribers and German linguists to quickly and affordably do German audio transcription and video transcription. Even native German speakers and freelancers can greatly accelerate their workflow.

How long does it take to transcribe my files in German?

Our automatic transcription software can get your files transcribed in just a few minutes with 85% accuracy. Furthermore, if you go for our human transcription service, your transcript will be ready in 24 hours with 99% accuracy.

What languages do you currently support for the human service?

The human service is currently only available in English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Catalan, and Swedish.

Can I upload German files from other platforms?

Yes, you can! We support importing audio/video files from many platforms such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Wistia, Vimeo, and Youtube.

Which formats can I export my German file to?

You can export your German transcripts to many text formats as well as subtitle formats including Plain Text (.txt), Microsoft Word (.docx), PDF (.pdf), SubRip (.srt)... The export can include timestamps, highlights, and speaker names. We offer as well a free subtitle file converter.