Transcribe · Swahili · YouTube video

Transcribe Swahili YouTube videos to text.

For creators and researchers. Upload the recording (or paste a link) and get an accurate Swahili transcript with speaker labels and timestamps in minutes — private by default.

Swahili YouTube videos, transcribed properly

Swahili (Kiswahili): The strongest sub-Saharan language in Whisper's training mix. Kenyan and Tanzanian accents both transcribe; Sheng (Nairobi slang) mixing needs review.

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

1

Record well

Paste the video link — no download needed.

2

Upload it

Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, no signup to try.

3

Read & export

Speaker-labeled, timestamped Swahili text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.

Typical uses: Sermons, radio archives, NGO field interviews.

Frequently asked

Can Whisper transcribe Swahili YouTube videos?

Yes. The strongest sub-Saharan language in Whisper's training mix. Kenyan and Tanzanian accents both transcribe; Sheng (Nairobi slang) mixing needs review.

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.

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Transcribe your Swahili youtube video.

30 minutes free every day. About 3.3¢ per minute after — a one-hour recording runs ~$2. No signup to try.

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