Transcription Services

Professional transcription services

Transcription of audio and video content can be needed in a variety of circumstances, from academic to legal, medical to marketing. At Business Language Services, we have over 30 years of experience providing professional transcription services.

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Choose from three expert transcription services

Whether you need verbatim accuracy, a polished summary, or something in between,
our transcription services are designed to meet your specific requirements.

Verbatim Transcription

  • An exact rendition of what is said
  • No grammatical or stylistic corrections
  • Transcription of all utterances, including filler words, stuttering, repetitions, incomplete sentences, coughing, laughter, etc.
  • Mostly used in legal contexts such as police investigations and court cases, as it gives an insight into the behaviour of the speaker(s)

Intelligent Verbatim Transcription

  • An exact rendition of what was said
  • Some minor grammatical corrections, such as standardisation of slang terms (e.g. ‘gonna’ would become ‘going to’)
  • No stylistic changes
  • Filler words, stuttering, repetitions, coughing, laughter, etc. are removed for clarity
  • Most popular option, especially for medical and corporate transcripts

Edited Transcription

  • A grammatically and stylistically edited rendition of what was said
  • Transcript is a publication-quality piece of written text that is as accurate as it is readable
  • Best option if the transcript is to be translated or used as a voiceover/dubbing script. Also useful for conference minutes or journalistic interviews
Prices start from just £5.00 per audio minute (+ VAT).

Why use a professional transcription provider?

Backed by our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification, all our transcripts are checked thoroughly to ensure that they are accurate and meet your exact requirements. Our transcription teams always aim to gain a thorough understanding of the context of your project, so we can guarantee that all industry- and brand-specific terminology is represented correctly in your transcript.

Our expert project managers are always on hand to help with any queries you many have at any stage of the process. You can also combine transcription with any of our other services, such as translation, subtitling or voiceover, allowing us to take care of every aspect of your project and deliver everything you need in one neat package, ready for you to use.

Key industries for transcription services

We regularly provide transcription services for many industries, as well as for individual clients. Five industries in particular frequently require transcription services:

  • Academic – lectures, seminars, interviews, research and focus groups
  • Corporate – meetings, conferences and job interviews, for record-keeping purposes
  • Legal – court proceedings, legal meetings, depositions and police interviews
  • Media – podcasts, videos, voiceover and journalist interviews
  • Medical – telephone and video-call consultations, medical conferences and meetings

Choosing the right transcription provider

Transcription is a skilled task that requires specialist knowledge and experience. Our expert transcriptionists have exceptional attention to detail and can ensure that your transcripts are completely accurate and tailored to your needs.

We utilise industry-leading transcription technology to assist our teams, helping to speed up their work and ensure the highest possible quality.

For legal transcription in particular, confidentiality is of utmost importance. All our teams have signed non-disclosure agreements, and we guarantee the security of your data in accordance with the GDPR and other relevant legislation.