Hausa documentary interviews and field footage, transcribed properly
Hausa (Harshen Hausa): Boko (Latin) script output with hooked letters (ɓ, ɗ, ƙ) preserved. English and Arabic loans are handled; plan a review pass for tone-dependent ambiguities.
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. 30 minutes free daily, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped Hausa text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Radio archives (the Hausa radio sphere is huge), interviews, sermons.
Frequently asked
Can Whisper transcribe Hausa documentary interviews and field footage?
Yes. Boko (Latin) script output with hooked letters (ɓ, ɗ, ƙ) preserved. English and Arabic loans are handled; plan a review pass for tone-dependent ambiguities.
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?
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.