Turn Afrikaans recordings into text

Parlova transcribes Afrikaans audio and video into searchable text. Upload a recording, record in the browser, or paste an accessible YouTube link, then review and copy the transcript.

How to transcribe Afrikaans audio

1. Start with a short recording. Create a free account and use a clip within the 5-minute and 15 MB limits.
2. Choose the source. Upload an MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4 or another supported audio/video file. You can also paste a YouTube link you are authorised to process.
3. Set the language. Open Options and select Afrikaans, or leave automatic detection on when you want Parlova to identify the language.
4. Review the result. Search for a word, copy a paragraph or download the transcript. Check proper names, dates, numbers and any unclear passages against the original.

What about Afrikaans and English in the same recording?

Recordings can contain more than one language. Automatic detection is useful for mixed-language material; selecting Afrikaans can help establish the main language of a predominantly Afrikaans recording. Code-switching, unfamiliar names, overlapping voices and poor audio can still produce mistakes.

Transcription writes down speech. It is not a promise to translate an Afrikaans recording into English. If you use an external assistant to translate a transcript, review that translation separately.

Can Parlova show who said what?

Speaker separation and timestamps are available on Plus and Pro. Turn on speaker separation when submitting the recording. Labels distinguish voices; they do not verify a person's identity. Pro lets you name speakers and save those names for use in the app.

Can I make Afrikaans subtitles?

Plus and Pro can download SRT and VTT subtitle files. Review the words and timing before publishing captions. Free provides plain-text downloads; Pro also includes Word and PDF exports.

How can I get a more useful transcript?

• Use the clearest original recording available instead of repeatedly compressed copies.
• Keep microphones close to speakers and reduce background noise where possible.
• On Plus or Pro, add important names and specialist terms to custom vocabulary before submitting.
• Check speaker changes and passages where people talk over each other.

Automated transcription is a starting point for review, not a certified or guaranteed verbatim record. Do not rely on it alone for legal, medical, financial or safety decisions.

How much does Afrikaans transcription cost?

The same Parlova plans apply across supported languages. Free includes 30 lifetime minutes per account, up to 5 minutes a day. Plus starts at US $5/month and Pro at US $10/month, plus applicable tax.

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