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✨ Introducing Cockatoo v3Blazing speed. Incredible accuracy. Meet the new standard in AI transcription. Convert audio or video to text in just seconds.Get Started FreeNo credit card required.1Upload audio or video2Get your transcript in seconds3Export to popular formatsTRUSTED BY LEADING TEAMSLanguagesTranscribe Audio in Multiple LanguagesCockatoo supports transcription in a wide range of languages, making it easy to convert audio to text in your preferred language.🇺🇸EnglishEnglish🇪🇸SpanishEspañol🇫🇷FrenchFrançais🇩🇪GermanDeutsch🇮🇹ItalianItaliano🇧🇷PortuguesePortuguês🇷🇺RussianРусский🇨🇳Chinese中文🇯🇵Japanese日本語🇰🇷Korean한국어🇸🇦Arabicالعربية🌍All LanguagesConvert audio or video files to text in seconds.Blazing Fast and Accurate AI TranscriptionTyping up a transcript or notes? Let Cockatoo do the heavy lifting. It's the fastest and most accurate speech to text app ever.🎯Superhuman AccuracyCockatoo is up to 99.8% accurate, surpassing human performance with the power of machine learning.🏎️Blazing SpeedNo more slow manual transcription! Cockatoo transcribes 1 hour of audio in just 2-3 minutes. That's 30x faster than doing it yourself and quicker than the competition!🗺️Transcribe in 90+ LanguagesWe support transcription in dozens of languages and dialects from around the world.🤩Transcribe Any FileUpload audio or video in any format and get a text transcript back in seconds.💪Unbeatable ValueWe pride ourselves in providing the best service at the best price on the market.Easy to UseJust drag and drop your files and we do the rest. Sign up now and start transcribing in seconds.📃Seamlessly Export Your FilesDownload transcripts as srt, docx, pdf, or txt. Choose the format that suits your needs and share your transcriptions effortlessly!🎥Hassle-Free Video UploadsNo need to muck around with separating audio from video, we handle it for you. Just drag and drop your files - it's that easy!🔒Private and SecureWe believe privacy is a human right, and we protect your data using the state of the art in security and cryptography.🤝Independently OwnedWe will NEVER share your data with ANYONE. Charging for the product is the only way we make money - never from advertising. And unlike our competitors we are independently owned.✏️Text Editing In Your BrowserOur built in text editor has been thoughtfully designed to make editing your transcripts as fast, easy, and simple as possible.TESTIMONIALSI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomGet Started For FreeNo credit card required --- ⛷️ WINTER SALE - Save 33% on Cockatoo ProSimple, transparent pricingChoose the perfect plan for your needs. Always flexible to scale up or down.MonthlyAnnualSAVE 60%FreeUse our incredible AI features along with personal cloud storage and file sharing for FREE.FreeNo credit card requiredGet started freeWhat's includedSimple drag-and-drop design that's easy to useTranscribe audio or video in 90+ languagesTranslate PDF, DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, and TXT files to different languagesWrite and edit with AI Writer - the AI text editor that writes for you2 GB of encrypted cloud storage to backup all your filesTransfer files up to 10 GB per monthTransfer link expiration up to 7 daysLimited access to AI transcription and translation featuresMOST POPULARProUnlimited usage and 2 TB of storage for one person.$11.99USD / monthBilled annuallySave 60%Get startedWhat's includedEverything in Free tierUnlimited usage of all featuresUnlimited transcriptionUnlimited file translations2 TB of encrypted cloud storage to backup all your filesUnlimited file transfersExport transcripts as pdf, docx, txt, or subtitlesUnlimited chats and edits with AI WriterTeamUnlimited usage and more storage for your team. Minimum 3 people.$20.97USD / monthBilled annuallySave 56%Get startedWhat's includedEverything in Pro2 TB of encrypted file storage per personShare and edit transcripts with your teamPriority customer supportCentralized billingTESTIMONIALSI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI just tried out a sample, and the recording came back almost instantly, letter perfect. I plan to write some articles and will be subscribing to the service. The transcription comes in as text; I pasted it into a word file and can easily edit it. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with Cockatoo!Saleena🇺🇸 United StatesCockatoo has made my life as a documentary video producer much easier because I no longer have to transcribe interviews by hand. Thanks!Peter🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United StatesThe transcription was very good indeed! As I am disabled, there is often a big pause in speaking my thoughts. Cockatoo coped with those very well.Jim🇦🇺 NSW, AustraliaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaI used to do transcriptions the old way many years ago. It was quite time consuming. Later I used real time transcribing with my recordings, which was helpful. This newer AI tool is way more accurate than transcribing software I used before, did quite well with different accents in Turkish, and did the job quite fast, highly recommended.Fikret🇳🇱 NetherlandsYou've done a great job coming up with a clean and usable customer experience to transcribe audio and video. Well done!Amy 🇳🇿 Auckland, New ZealandYour service and product truly is the best and best value I have found after hours of searchingAdrian🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South AfricaCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United KingdomCockatoo works like magic! 99% accuracy and it switches languages, even though you choose one before you transcribe. I love that they don't make any money on ads. Upload -> Transcribe -> Download and repeat!Ruben🇳🇱 NetherlandsThe accuracy (including various accents, including strong accents) and unlimited transcripts is what makes my heart singDonni🇦🇺 Queensland, AustraliaI'd definitely pay more for this as your audio transcription is miles ahead of the rest.Dave🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom --- ArticlesLatest news and updates from CockatooJuly 19th, 2025Introducing Nitrox 🫧We built a Python library for simplified media processing that's 10x faster than existing solutions. 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From Brazil’s rhythmic cadences to Angola’s Afro-Lusophone slang and Portugal’s classical precision, this deep dive explores how 250+ million speakers have adapted and localized Portuguese—while still keeping it unmistakably one language.June 25th, 2025From Audrey to Deep Learning: The Epic History of Speech RecognitionFrom Bell Labs' room-sized Audrey recognizing just ten digits in 1952 to today's AI systems achieving 95%+ accuracy on natural speech, this is the epic 70-year journey of how speech recognition evolved from science fiction dream to everyday reality through statistical breakthroughs, government funding, and the deep learning revolution.