Get the quote right the first time. And file before everyone else.
Paste a YouTube press conference or upload an interview recording, then search the transcript for the line that matters. Pull exact wording, scan the summary, and move from raw audio to publishable copy without the replay loop.
2 free YouTube transcriptions. Create a free account to upload audio files.
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Turn a YouTube press conference into searchable text
3-5 min
For a 1-hour interview recording in your account
Exact quotes
Search, verify, and paste the wording fast
Every hour spent transcribing is an hour you're not reporting
The faster you get to searchable text, the faster you get back to the story.
Listening to the same answer three times just to make sure the quote is exact
Search the transcript, copy the wording, and move on to the next part of the story
Rewatching a press conference because you know the line is in there somewhere
Find the statement in seconds and keep reporting instead of scrubbing the timeline
Dumping raw interviews into a folder because there is never time to transcribe them properly
Turn recordings into usable text fast enough to actually work from them while the story is live
Working from half-remembered wording when the exact language is what matters
Keep a searchable transcript as the cleanest version of what was actually said
Built for the way stories actually come together
Start with the source material you have, whether that's a public YouTube video or a field recording in your account.
Start from YouTube or Field Audio
Paste a YouTube press conference, hearing, or interview, or upload your own recording in your free account. The goal is the same in both cases: get to clean, searchable text fast.
Find the Line You Need, Fast
Search for names, claims, or topics and pull the exact wording straight into your draft. When the quote matters, the transcript becomes the fastest route back to it.
Summaries for First-Pass Triage
Before you read every line, skim the summary for the strongest claims, arguments, and angles. It is a faster way to decide where the story actually is.
Ask Targeted Follow-Up Questions
Ask things like "What did the mayor say about the budget?" and get the relevant answer without rereading the whole transcript.
Upload the Recording You Actually Have
Field recording on your phone? Interview from Zoom? Voice memo from a source? Upload common audio formats in your account and turn them into working copy.
Private by Default
Uploaded audio files are not stored after processing, and transcripts stay tied to your account. Your source material stays your source material.
Where it earns its keep in a newsroom
Interview Transcription
Record your interview, upload the audio file, and get the full transcript in minutes. Search for key quotes, verify wording, and build your story from verified text — not from memory.
Press Conference Coverage
Paste the YouTube link of a press conference or hearing. Get the complete transcript plus an AI summary highlighting the most newsworthy statements. File faster than anyone still taking notes by hand.
Source Research & Fact-Checking
Transcribe multiple videos from a public figure and search across all transcripts for specific claims. Build a timeline of statements. Find contradictions. Every word is on the record.
Podcast & Broadcast Monitoring
Track what's being said on podcasts, news broadcasts, and YouTube channels. Transcribe episodes, search for mentions of your beat topics, and never miss a story that breaks on audio first.
Chrome Extension — transcribe without leaving YouTube
Covering a story that just dropped on YouTube? Our free Chrome extension adds a Transcribe button right on the video page. One click, full transcript in the sidebar, copy the quotes you need.
Get the Chrome ExtensionFrequently Asked Questions
How fast can EasyTranscriber transcribe an interview?
For uploaded audio files in your account, a 1-hour interview typically takes about 3-5 minutes depending on audio quality. YouTube videos with existing captions are usually transcribed in under 30 seconds regardless of length.
What audio formats are supported?
After you create a free account, you can upload MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WebM, and FLAC files up to 100 MB. That covers most phone recordings, field recorders, and conferencing tools.
How accurate are the transcripts?
For YouTube videos with existing captions, accuracy matches YouTube's own captions (typically 95%+). For AI-transcribed audio, accuracy depends on recording quality — clean interview audio with minimal background noise achieves 95%+ accuracy with Deepgram Nova-3.
Are my transcripts private?
Yes. Uploaded audio files are not stored after processing. Transcripts are saved to your account and are never shared or used for training. We don't track which videos you transcribe beyond your own history.
Can I transcribe content in other languages?
Yes. Transcription supports 50+ languages for YouTube videos with captions. AI transcription works best with English but supports many major languages. Summaries can be generated in 15 different languages regardless of the source language.
How much does it cost?
You get 2 free YouTube transcriptions without signing up, plus 100 credits with a free account. Credit packs start at $3 for 1,000 credits, and monthly plans start at $4.
Move from recording to copy without the replay loop
Start with a YouTube transcript for free, then use a free account to upload interviews, summarize them, and pull quotes faster.
100 free credits when you create an account. No credit card required.