French documentary interviews and field footage, transcribed properly
French (français): European, Canadian (Québécois) and African French are transcribed by the same model. Liaisons and elisions (l', qu', j') are written out in standard orthography with accents intact.
Documentary footages in particular: Timecoded text is the paper edit: find the moment in text, cut in the timeline. Searchable rushes, pull-quote selects and subtitle files for screeners.
How it works
Record well
Feed the raw interview files; multi-hour material is expected.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. Free instant preview, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped French text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Meetings, lectures and radio archives in France, Québec and West Africa.
Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe French documentary interviews and field footage?
Yes. European, Canadian (Québécois) and African French are transcribed by the same model. Liaisons and elisions (l', qu', j') are written out in standard orthography with accents intact.
How are speakers handled in a documentary footage?
Timecoded text is the paper edit: find the moment in text, cut in the timeline.
How much does it cost?
A pack from $4 (500 minutes) opens the full transcript. Preview any transcript instantly with no signup; a pack from $4 opens the full transcript, no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs: $8 for 1,000 minutes, $12 for 2,000 minutes or $24 for 5,000 minutes, and credits never expire.
Is my recording private?
Yes — recordings are transcribed on our own servers and are never used for training. Always get participants' consent before recording.