Swahili transcription that actually understands Swahili
Whipscribe transcribes Swahili directly with open-source Whisper — it recognizes Swahili 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 Swahili
- Interviews, focus groups, and field research recorded in Swahili
- Podcasts, YouTube videos, and webinars for Swahili-language audiences
- Meetings and lectures, into searchable Swahili notes or English translations
- Voice messages and calls you want to read instead of replay
Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe Swahili?
Yes — Whisper recognizes Swahili (Kiswahili) directly. Upload audio/video or paste a link and get timestamped, speaker-labeled Swahili text in minutes.
Can I translate it to English?
Yes — keep it in Swahili 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.