Lightning-Fast Transcription
Upload an hour-long interview and get a transcript back in under 5 minutes. Meet your deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Interview Transcription for Journalists
Deadlines don't wait. BahtuApp delivers accurate transcripts in minutes so you can focus on the story, not the typing. Trusted by journalists at the world's leading newsrooms.
Minutes, not hours
99% accuracy
Secure & private
Record
Transcribe
Search
Highlight
Export
Publish
5 min
Per hour of audio
Lightning-fast processing
99%
Accuracy rate
Industry-leading precision
53+
Languages supported
Cover any story worldwide
1M+
Journalists served
Trusted by newsrooms
Join journalists at
world-class publications
Built for newsroom workflows
Powerful Search & Soundbites
Search across all your interviews instantly. Find that perfect quote in seconds, not hours of listening.
Multi-Speaker Detection
Automatically identify and label different speakers in your interviews. Perfect for press conferences and multi-source stories.
Time-Stamped Transcripts
Every word is linked to the exact moment in your recording. Click any word to jump to that point in the audio.
Browser-Based Editor
Edit your transcript while listening to the audio, right in your browser. No software to install, works on any device.
Export Anywhere
Export to Word, PDF, SRT, or plain text. Integrate seamlessly with your existing workflow and publishing tools.
Everything you need to know about
transcription for journalists
How fast can BahtuApp transcribe my interviews?
BahtuApp transcribes audio in minutes, not hours. A one-hour interview typically takes under 5 minutes to process. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is ready.
How accurate is the transcription?
BahtuApp delivers 99% accuracy for clear audio. Our AI is trained on millions of hours of speech, including broadcast audio, interviews, and press conferences. You can easily make corrections in our browser-based editor.
Can I search across all my interviews?
Yes. BahtuApp's powerful search lets you find any word or phrase across your entire archive. Great for finding quotes, fact-checking, and connecting stories across sources.
Is my content secure and private?
Absolutely. BahtuApp is SOC 2 Type II certified with 256-bit encryption. Your interviews never leave our secure servers, and you can delete files permanently at any time.
How does speaker identification work?
BahtuApp automatically detects different voices and labels them as Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc. You can rename speakers to actual names, and those labels persist throughout the transcript.
What file formats does BahtuApp support?
BahtuApp accepts most audio and video formats including MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, and more. You can also import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, or paste a URL.
Spend less time transcribing,
more time reporting
Meet every deadline
Get transcripts in minutes so you can write your story, not type your interview. BahtuApp gives you hours back in your day.
Find the perfect quote
Search across all your interviews to find that soundbite that makes the story. Click any word to hear the original audio.
Work from anywhere
Access your transcripts from any device with a browser. Edit on your laptop, review on your phone, share with your editor.
Protect your sources
Enterprise-grade security keeps your interviews confidential. SOC 2 certified, 256-bit encryption, and full data control.
The newsroom's choice for
automated transcription
Why do top newsrooms trust BahtuApp?
Journalists at The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, ESPN, Le Monde, and The Times rely on BahtuApp because we deliver speed without sacrificing accuracy. Our AI is trained on broadcast audio and interview recordings.
How does BahtuApp compare to manual transcription?
Manual transcription takes 4-6 hours per hour of audio and costs $1-2 per minute. BahtuApp delivers the same transcript in under 5 minutes at a fraction of the cost. That's hours back for actual journalism.
Can BahtuApp handle different accents and audio quality?
Yes. BahtuApp is trained on diverse speech patterns including regional accents, non-native speakers, and challenging audio conditions. For noisy recordings, our enhanced transcription option delivers even better results.
What makes BahtuApp better for journalists specifically?
We built features journalists actually need: speaker identification for interviews, timestamp linking for fact-checking, powerful search across archives, and export formats that work with publishing tools.
Trusted by journalists worldwide
After trying a number of MP3 transcribers, I am most impressed with BahtuApp! It was easy to use and was much more accurate than any of the others that I tried.
I've tried your service, and I love it.
Of all the programs that do this, I found you the best!
Blown away by what it does! Accuracy, ease of use, affordability, simple straightforward interface with well thought out additional tools and functions. Superb!
I tried a few transcription services and I found yours to be clearly superior. The results were more complete and accurate.
The highest accuracy I have ever achieved through similar services.
I’m stunned how much easier it makes life. I worked on documentary films and it cost us a fortune to have the interviews transcribed. The idea that this exists is mind-boggling to me.
I used 30 min free demo for my Google Meeting recording. It is fabulous. I am shocked how BahtuApp managed to be so accurate.
Start transcribing your interviews today
Join thousands of journalists who trust BahtuApp for fast, accurate transcription. Get 30 minutes free—no credit card required.
