Transcribe long Russian recordings to text
Upload a Russian audio or video file of up to 6 hours and get the whole transcript in Cyrillic, with a timestamp at every paragraph and, if you need it, an English translation underneath. Recordings of up to 15 minutes are free in full; for longer ones the first part is free and the whole recording is $5, one payment.
- Russian in Cyrillic; English and other Latin-script words stay in Latin letters
- Ukrainian has its own entry, for recordings that are mainly Ukrainian
- Optional English translation under each paragraph
- A new paragraph, marked Speaker 1, Speaker 2, when the speaker clearly changes
- Up to 6 hours per recording for $5, 12 hours with Unlimited
Real output from a demo recording. Click a timestamp to see where it sits in the audio.
Russian, Ukrainian and recordings that mix them
Many conversations move between Russian and Ukrainian, or use a mix of both. Each part is written in its own language, in Cyrillic. Choose Russian as the spoken language when most of the recording is Russian, and Ukrainian when most of it is Ukrainian; the setting guides the transcription but does not force every word into one language.
Belarusian and Kazakh are not in the language list. Russian speech from Kazakhstan, Central Asia or the Caucasus is written as Russian; local words may be written as heard or marked [inaudible].
Transliteration and translation
The transcript is in Cyrillic only; a Latin transliteration is not offered. For readers who do not read Russian, choose English under "Also translate": the English appears under each Russian paragraph, so both can be checked side by side.
Long Russian recordings people bring
- University lectures and seminars
- Interviews for research, journalism or a book
- Meetings and calls that need a written record, with English for colleagues
- Recordings for a lawyer or immigration case abroad
How the tool works, what it costs and how your files are handled is on the Long Audio & Video to Text page; prices for every tool are on the pricing page.
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Questions and answers
Can I get the transcript in Latin letters?
No. Russian is written in Cyrillic. Add an English translation if the reader does not read Cyrillic.
Does it work for Ukrainian recordings?
Yes. Choose Ukrainian as the spoken language for a mainly Ukrainian recording; Russian passages in it are written in Russian.
What does a 3-hour recording cost?
$5, paid once, for any recording up to 6 hours. Unlimited, $19 a week, covers recordings of up to 12 hours; cancel any time.
Is there a Russian sample?
Not yet. The first part of your own recording is transcribed for free, without an account, so you can judge the result on your file before paying.