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Automatically Convert Audio & Video to Text: Fast, Accurate, & Affordable.

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Sonix is a leading AI-powered platform designed to transform how individuals and organisations work with audio and video content. It automatically converts spoken words into text transcripts with exceptional speed and accuracy, supporting over 53 languages. Beyond transcription, Sonix offers advanced automated translation, AI analysis for deep insights, and seamless subtitle generation. Its intuitive in-browser editor allows users to effortlessly search, play, edit, organise, and share their transcripts from any device. Trusted by millions of users in over 100 countries, Sonix aims to streamline workflows, eliminate tedious tasks, and provide a delightful, efficient solution for managing multimedia content.

How It Works

  • Upload Your File: Easily upload audio or video files in various formats (e.g., MP4, MOV, WAV, MP3). Multi-track audio and transcript alignment supported.
  • Automated Transcription: AI-powered engine transcribes spoken content, typically converting an hour of audio/video in approximately 5-6 minutes.
  • Edit in-browser: Use the editor for precise corrections, speaker handling, find & replace, highlights, strikethrough, timecode management, and shortcut keys.
  • Organise & Manage: Move transcripts into folders and set sharing permissions for efficient organisation.
  • Share & Publish: Share clips or full transcripts, or publish online; easily generate subtitles via the Sonix media player.
  • Export: Download transcripts in various formats (Word, PDF, SRT, VTT) or integrate into workflows with available app integrations.

Use Cases

Newsrooms
Quickly transcribe interviews, press conferences, and broadcasts for efficient content creation, verification, and searchable archives.
Research & Consulting Firms
Transcribe interviews, meetings, and focus groups; leverage AI analysis for thematic and sentiment insights and integrate with research software.
Legal Professionals
Rapidly transcribe legal proceedings and manage large volumes of data with high accuracy, reducing manual workload.

Features & Benefits

  • Automated Transcription (53+ Languages)
  • Powerful In-Browser Editor
  • Organise & Search Capabilities
  • Automated Subtitles & Captions
  • AI Analysis Tools
  • Automated Translation (54+ Languages)
  • Team Collaboration Tools
  • Seamless Workflow Integrations
  • Enterprise-Grade Security
  • Custom Dictionary (Premium/Enterprise)
  • Unlimited Exports (Premium/Enterprise)
  • Advanced User Management (Enterprise)

Target Audience

  • Professionals: Journalists, researchers, lawyers, medical professionals, content creators, educators, and business users seeking efficient transcription and content analysis.
  • Teams & Organisations: Companies of all sizes—newsrooms, research firms, legal practices, and universities—requiring multi-user collaboration and advanced content management.
  • High-Volume Users: Businesses with significant audio and video transcription needs benefit from scalable plans and dedicated support.
  • Global Users: International individuals and organisations leveraging extensive language support.
  • Budget-Conscious Users: Anyone needing affordable, accurate automated transcription.
  • Students & Non-Profits: Special discounted pricing offered for academic and non-profit organisations.

Pricing

  • Free Trial:
    • 30 minutes of free transcription, no credit card required.
  • Standard Plan (Pay-as-you-go):
    • Single-user, $0/month platform fee
    • AI Transcription: $10/hour; AI Translation: $10/hour
    • No AI Analysis included
    • 10 GB compressed storage
    • Email support
  • Premium Plan:
    • Multi-user, $22/seat/month (monthly) or $16.50/seat/month (annual)
    • AI Transcription: $5/hour; AI Translation: $3/hour
    • AI Analysis: $5/month
    • 100 GB original storage
    • Priority email support
    • Includes custom dictionary, unlimited exports, API access
  • Enterprise Plan:
    • Multi-user (5+ seats), custom pricing and quotas
    • Dedicated account manager, 1 TB+ original storage
    • Includes all Premium features plus SSO/SAML, advanced user management
  • Additional Charges:
    • Translation, alignment, and burn-in subtitles are charged at the hourly transcription rate
  • Hourly Rate Definition:
    • "Per hour" means the length of the uploaded media, prorated to the nearest second
  • Discounts:
    • Available for students, educators, non-profits, and for those who write online articles about Sonix
    • High-volume discounts for over 1,000 hours per year
  • Transparency:
    • Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees

FAQs

How does Sonix work?

Upload an audio or video file, and Sonix will convert it to text in less time than the length of the recording. You can then search, edit, share, organise, and export your transcript.

Is it a fully-automated system?

Yes, Sonix is a fully automated system, leveraging advanced AI for transcription, translation, and analysis of your audio and video content.

How does the free Sonix trial work?

Creating an account is free and takes less than a minute. Every trial account includes 30 minutes of free transcription. For more transcription, you will need to purchase one of our paid plans.

How long does it take to transcribe an audio/video file?

The transcription time depends on the quality and duration of the audio/video file you upload. Typically, it takes roughly 5-6 minutes to transcribe an hour of audio or video.

I have over 100 hours of audio/video that needs transcribing. Can I get a better rate?

Yes, if you transcribe over 1,000 hours per year, you can contact our enterprise team to discuss discounted rates.

How do I improve audio quality?

For the best transcription quality, record in a quiet environment with minimal background noise. Ensure speakers speak loudly and clearly, avoid speakers talking over each other, and use high-quality microphones.

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