AI interview transcription
Professional interview transcription with AI-powered speaker identification
Upload interview recordings and get automatic speaker identification, clean interview transcription with Q&A formatting, and AI-extracted quotes. Perfect for journalists, researchers, and HR professionals.
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- • Automatic speaker identification separates interviewer from interviewees.
- • Export as Q&A format, perfect for articles and reports.
- • AI extracts memorable quotes and key insights automatically.
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How interview transcription works with Harku
Upload interview recording
Drop your audio or video file and start secure interview transcription. Our AI interview transcription automatically detects speakers and interview language.
AI transcription with speaker separation
Our interview transcription pipeline processes securely in the background, identifying different speakers and cleaning up filler words.
Export Q&A format and quotes
Get structured interview transcription in Q&A format, AI-extracted quotes, and downloadable formats ready for publication.
Interview transcription deliverables
Everything you need to turn raw interview recordings into polished interview transcription content.
Q&A formatted interview transcripts
Automatic question-answer interview transcription formatting makes interviews ready for articles, research papers, and reports.
AI quote extraction
Automatically identify and extract memorable quotes, insights, and key statements from your interviews.
Clean filler-free text
Toggle to remove "um", "uh", and other filler words for publication-ready transcripts.
Multiple export formats
Download as plain Q&A text, Markdown, or full transcript with timestamps.
Example interview transcription
AI Summary
- • Interview with Dr. John Smith about AI in education covering his background, current research, and future predictions.
- • Key topics: educational technology, personalized learning, ethical AI implementation.
AI quote highlights
- • "AI will fundamentally change how we educate the next generation" - Dr. Smith
- • "Technology needs to serve humanity, not replace teachers" - Dr. Smith
- • "The biggest challenge is ensuring equitable access to AI tools" - Dr. Smith
Key insights
- • Focus on hybrid learning models combining AI and human instruction
- • Priority on addressing digital divide in AI education access
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From journalism to research, every profession gets interview-specific insights.
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Privacy-first interview transcription
- Interview recordings encrypted at rest and automatically deleted after your retention window.
- Role-based access controls ensure only authorized team members access sensitive interviews.
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Interview transcription FAQ
How accurate is interview transcription?＋
We use enterprise-grade speech recognition with speaker diarization. English interview transcription accuracy averages 95-99% depending on audio quality. You can edit transcripts directly before exporting.
Can it identify different speakers automatically?＋
Yes! Speaker diarization automatically separates interviewer from interviewees. You can then rename speakers (e.g., 'Speaker 1' to 'Dr. John Smith') for clarity.
What is Q&A format export?＋
Q&A format organizes your transcript into Question and Answer pairs, making it perfect for journalism, research papers, and reports. Questions and answers are clearly labeled and timestamped.
Can I remove filler words like 'um' and 'uh'?＋
Yes! Use the filler word toggle to automatically clean up 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'you know' and other verbal fillers from your transcripts. Works for both English and Chinese.
How does quote extraction work?＋
AI analyzes your interview transcript and identifies memorable quotes, insights, and key statements automatically. Available on Basic plans and above.
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