Urdu sermons and services, transcribed properly
Urdu (اردو): Right-to-left Nastaliq-orthography Urdu output. Hindi-Urdu code-switching resolves toward Urdu script on this setting; poetry recitation (mushaira) transcribes surprisingly well.
Sermons in particular: Timestamps make it easy to pull the key passage for the bulletin. Sermon archives, devotionals and accessibility for the congregation.
How it works
Record well
A soundboard feed or a phone at the pulpit both transcribe well.
Upload it
Drop the file into Whipscribe or paste a link. 30 minutes free daily, no signup to try.
Read & export
Speaker-labeled, timestamped Urdu text in minutes. Export TXT, SRT, VTT, or DOCX.
Typical uses: Bayans, mushairas, interviews, lectures.
Frequently asked
Can Whisper transcribe Urdu sermons and services?
Yes. Right-to-left Nastaliq-orthography Urdu output. Hindi-Urdu code-switching resolves toward Urdu script on this setting; poetry recitation (mushaira) transcribes surprisingly well.
How are speakers handled in a sermon?
Timestamps make it easy to pull the key passage for the bulletin.
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.