Punjabi focus groups, transcribed properly
Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ): Gurmukhi-script output for Indian Punjabi recordings. Pakistani Punjabi (Shahmukhi orthography) is weaker — treat output as a draft there. Kirtan and katha recordings transcribe well when the audio is clean.
Focus groups in particular: Diarization untangles overlapping voices better than session notes ever will. Coded excerpts, participant quotes and themes you can defend.
How it works
Record well
Seat the microphone centrally, and have participants say their name once at the start.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped Punjabi text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Katha, kirtan archives, interviews, family tape.
Frequently asked
Can Whisper transcribe Punjabi focus groups?
Yes. Gurmukhi-script output for Indian Punjabi recordings. Pakistani Punjabi (Shahmukhi orthography) is weaker — treat output as a draft there. Kirtan and katha recordings transcribe well when the audio is clean.
How are speakers handled in a focus group?
Diarization untangles overlapping voices better than session notes ever will.
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.