Icelandic transcription that actually understands Icelandic
Whipscribe transcribes Icelandic directly with open-source Whisper — it recognizes Icelandic natively, so you don't translate first and lose nuance. Speaker labels, per-word timestamps, and export to TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX come standard, and everything runs on private infrastructure that never hands your audio to a third-party AI service.
What people transcribe in Icelandic
- Interviews, focus groups, and field research recorded in Icelandic
- Podcasts, YouTube videos, and webinars for Icelandic-language audiences
- Meetings and lectures, into searchable Icelandic notes or English translations
- Voice messages and calls you want to read instead of replay
Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe Icelandic?
Yes — Whisper recognizes Icelandic (Íslenska) directly. Upload audio/video or paste a link and get timestamped, speaker-labeled Icelandic text in minutes.
Can I translate it to English?
Yes — keep it in Icelandic or export an English translation, timestamps preserved.
How much does it cost?
About 3.3¢ per audio minute (~$2 an hour), 30 minutes free every day, no signup to try.
Is my audio private?
Yes — private infrastructure, never sent to a third-party transcription service, no training on your uploads. Delete anytime.