Microsoft Word Transcribe
by Microsoft
Upload audio and get speaker-attributed transcripts inside Word on the web.
TL;DR
Upload audio and get speaker-attributed transcripts inside Word on the web.
Best for word users with a Microsoft 365 sub who already have audio files and want speaker-labeled transcripts in-line. Pricing: included (Microsoft 365 sub, 5 hours/mo).
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Products
License
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Pricing
included (Microsoft 365 sub, 5 hours/mo)
Platforms
Web, Edge, Chrome
What it is
Microsoft Word's Transcribe feature lets you upload recordings (or record in the panel) and produces speaker-labeled, timestamped transcripts that you can drop into the document. Limited to Word on the web.
Best for: Word users with a Microsoft 365 sub who already have audio files and want speaker-labeled transcripts in-line.
Watch out for: 5-hour/month cap on M365 Personal/Business; English-language quality strongest; cloud-only.
Watch out for: 5-hour/month cap on M365 Personal/Business; English-language quality strongest; cloud-only.
Install / use
Office.com Word -> Home -> Dictate dropdown -> TranscribeFeatures
| Speaker diarization | Yes |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 14 |
| HIPAA eligible | Yes |
Microsoft Word Transcribe vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Microsoft Word Transcribe | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Products | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | included (Microsoft 365 sub, 5 hours/mo) | free beta |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 14 | 99 |
| Platforms | Web, Edge, Chrome | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Microsoft Word Transcribe
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