Interview Transcription – from recording to quote-ready transcript
GDPR-compliant transcription for journalism, qualitative research and HR – data stays in Germany.
3 free transcriptions · no credit card · data stays in Germany
Glad the appointment worked out for you.
Of course. Shall we get started right away?
Yes – I'll record the conversation, is that okay?
Interviews are often the source that carries the story – and that's exactly where data privacy matters most. DeepScript hosts all data on its own servers in Germany, no US subprocessors. Word timestamps make every quote traceable; speaker diarization automatically sorts interviewer from interviewee. For on-site two-speaker interviews accuracy stays above 95 % on Premium, also for DACH dialects.
Recommended setup
How to get the best result
For this use case we recommend the Premium model – here are the concrete settings.
- Model
- Premium · €0.27/hour
- Language
- Premium for top accuracy, especially with accents and non-standard speech.
- Custom vocabulary
- Proper nouns, industry terms, company and place names. For research interviews: theory names and methodology terms.
- Export
- DOCX for quote review, JSON for qualitative analysis tools (MAXQDA, NVivo), SRT if the interview is also published as video.
Cost example
What this costs in practice
Example: 90-minute qualitative research interview, DE dialect (Swiss German), Premium model. Cost: €0.41. Processing time: 4-6 min. Output: word-accurate speaker diarization, JSON for MAXQDA import.
How it works
From recording to transcript in a few steps
- 1
Upload the recording
From any app or recorder: Voice Memos, Zoom cloud recordings, Audacity, digitised tapes. Up to 5 GB per file.
- 2
Set the speaker count
For one-on-one interviews set num_speakers=2. For focus groups give min/max. Improves separation when speakers sound alike.
- 3
Activate custom vocabulary
Add names + technical terms up front for measurably better accuracy. Proper nouns are the most common error source.
- 4
Polish in the editor
Audio stays synced to the transcript – click any word to jump there. Makes verification and context-check fast.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are interviews stored GDPR-compliantly?+
Yes. Own servers in Nuremberg, no US cloud, EU-to-EU DPA online signable. The right setup for university research and journalism with source protection.
Can audio files be deleted automatically?+
Yes, that's the default – audio + transcript are deleted 30 days after upload unless Pro is active (then permanent). You can also delete earlier manually.
Does this work for phone interviews?+
Yes, as long as you record the audio. Phone audio is bandwidth-limited (300-3400 Hz) and harder to transcribe – Premium model is noticeably better here.
Can I batch-process interviews via API?+
Yes. The REST API supports parallel uploads, webhooks deliver completion events, the MCP endpoint exposes the archive to AI agents. OpenAPI spec at [/docs](/docs).
Try it now?
Upload a file and see the result in minutes. Three transcriptions free, no credit card, data stays in Germany.