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Verbatim Transcription

Verbatim transcription provides an exact record of what was said. It includes all utterances – slang, filler words, stuttering, repetitions, coughing, laughter, incomplete sentences, etc. – with no grammatical or stylistic changes at all.

Verbatim transcription is mostly used in legal situations, such as in court cases or police interviews, as it can provide insights into the speaker’s behaviour as well as the words they said

Intelligent Verbatim Transcription

Intelligent verbatim transcription is similar to traditional verbatim transcription, as it still provides an exact record of what was said. However, some unintentional utterances – such as filler words, stuttering, coughing, laughter, etc. – are removed to improve clarity when reading the transcript.

Some minor grammatical changes may also be made, including standardisation of some slang terms and contractions (e.g. ‘gonna’ would be replaced with ‘going to’), but this will not involve stylistic changes. This is the most popular form of transcription overall, especially in medical and corporate sectors.

Edited Transcription

Edited transcription is exactly as it sounds – fully edited. It starts as a verbatim transcription but is then grammatically and stylistically edited to produce a publication-quality text, with emphasis on readability over absolute accuracy.

Edited transcription is the best option if the transcript is to be translated, for example as the basis of translated subtitles or a voiceover script. It is also useful for journalistic interviews and for minutes of meetings and conferences.