SEE: Developers: 5 tips for launching new app features (free PDF) (TechRepublic)Ī word of caution: Most of these services charge by the minute, so if your recording has long downtimes, such as before a lecture or between speakers, you might want to edit out the dead space with an audio editor before submitting.Ĭost: Free up to 600 minutes per month, premium is $8.33 a month for 6,000 minutes, teams is $12.50 a month or 6,000 minutes per user. These transcription apps are good options for journalists, students, or anyone who needs to save a conversation or lecture. Luckily, I tried out transcription apps that have worked well. I don't have time to sit and transcribe every interview, and I don't have the money to hire someone to do it for me. The problem comes when it's time to take that recording and translate it into text. Also, the older I get, the slower my hand moves, making note-taking nearly impossible during a vibrant conversation or long meeting.

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