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?
$8 for 1,000 minutes or $12 for 2,000 minutes. Packs from $4, credits never expire. with an instant preview and no signup.
Is my audio private?
Yes — recordings are transcribed on our own servers and are never used for training. Delete anytime.