Punjabi oral-history recordings, 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.
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 Punjabi text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Katha, kirtan archives, interviews, family tape.
Frequently asked
Can Whisper transcribe Punjabi oral-history recordings?
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 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.