French oral-history recordings, 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.
Oral historys in particular: Word timestamps anchor every memory to its place in the recording. Preserved testimony, searchable archives and quotable history.
How it works
Record well
Digitize cassette or field recordings first — any common format works.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, 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 Whisper transcribe French oral-history recordings?
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 oral history?
Word timestamps anchor every memory to its place in the recording.
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 recording private?
Yes — private infrastructure, never sent to a third-party AI service, no training on uploads. Always get participants' consent before recording.