Shona YouTube videos, transcribed properly
Shona (chiShona): Latin-script output in standard Shona. English mixing — standard in Zimbabwean recordings — is handled; plan a review pass.
YouTube videos in particular: Word-level timing produces accurate captions, not just a wall of text. SRT captions, descriptions and quotable moments with timestamps.
How it works
Record well
Paste the video link — no download needed.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped Shona text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Interviews, sermons, radio archives and community meetings.
Frequently asked
Can Whisper transcribe Shona YouTube videos?
Yes. Latin-script output in standard Shona. English mixing — standard in Zimbabwean recordings — is handled; plan a review pass.
How are speakers handled in a youtube video?
Word-level timing produces accurate captions, not just a wall of text.
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.