Does it handle Arabic dialects?

Yes. The AI supports Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) as well as major spoken dialects including Egyptian, Gulf (Khaleeji), Levantine (Shami), Maghrebi, and Iraqi Arabic. Accuracy is highest for MSA and Egyptian Arabic.

Is the right-to-left formatting correct?

Yes. Transcripts are produced in properly formatted Arabic script with correct letter connections and right-to-left text direction. The output displays correctly in all standard text editors and export formats.

What audio and video formats are supported?

All major formats are supported, including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM. Upload your file as-is with no conversion needed, up to 500MB.

Does it add diacritical marks (tashkeel)?

The AI produces standard unvocalized Arabic text, which is the norm for most written Arabic. Full tashkeel (diacritical marks) is not added by default, as modern Arabic text is typically written without vowel marks.

How accurate is Arabic transcription?

Vocova achieves high accuracy for clear Arabic speech, particularly in MSA and common dialects. Heavy dialectal variation, code-switching with other languages, and noisy recordings may affect results, but the AI handles most real-world conditions well.

Is my audio data kept private?

Your files are processed securely and are not used to train our models. You can delete your transcriptions and associated audio at any time from your account.

Transcribe Arabic audio and video to text

Upload any Arabic audio or video file and get an accurate transcript in Arabic script. Handles Modern Standard Arabic and major regional dialects with natural punctuation and formatting.

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Arabic transcription that understands dialect and script

Arabic transcription requires more than speech recognition — it demands understanding of right-to-left script, connected letter forms, and the vast differences between Modern Standard Arabic and spoken dialects. Vocova's AI handles this complexity, producing clean Arabic text with correct letter connections, proper punctuation, and reliable output whether your content is a news broadcast in MSA or a conversation in Egyptian or Gulf Arabic.

How it works

Upload your audio or video file

Drag and drop or select any audio or video file containing Arabic speech. All common formats are supported with no conversion required.

MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV, and all other formats
Files up to 500MB supported
No format conversion needed

AI transcribes in Arabic

Our AI engine processes the audio and produces an accurate Arabic transcript with correct right-to-left script, letter connections, and natural punctuation.

Accurate Arabic script with correct letter forms
Speaker diarization for multi-person recordings
Handles MSA, Egyptian, Gulf, Levantine, and Maghrebi dialects

Download your transcript

Review the Arabic transcript, make edits if needed, and export in the format that suits your workflow.

Export as TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, or PDF
Timestamps for every segment
Edit directly in the browser before exporting

Features

Correct Arabic script output

Transcripts are produced in properly formatted Arabic text with correct letter connections, initial/medial/final forms, and right-to-left formatting that displays correctly in any text editor.

Dialect awareness

Arabic varies dramatically between regions. The AI handles Modern Standard Arabic along with major spoken dialects including Egyptian, Gulf, Levantine, Maghrebi, and Iraqi Arabic.

Speaker identification

Multiple speakers are detected and labeled throughout the transcript, making interviews, debates, and group conversations easy to follow.

All audio and video formats

Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, and any other format. No file conversion needed — Vocova processes your recording directly.

Noise-resistant processing

From crowded souks to outdoor field recordings, the AI filters background noise and delivers clean Arabic transcripts from challenging recording environments.

Precise timestamps

Every segment of your Arabic transcript is linked to a specific timecode, making it easy to navigate between the text and the original recording.

Why choose Vocova

Transcribe Arabic news and media

Create accurate transcripts of Arabic news broadcasts, TV shows, documentaries, and radio programs for media monitoring, subtitling, and content analysis.

Document meetings in Arabic

Record business meetings, conferences, and presentations conducted in Arabic and get precise written records with speaker identification.

Create Arabic subtitles

Export transcripts as SRT or VTT files with accurate timing, ready to add as subtitles to videos for Arabic-speaking audiences.

Support Arabic language study

Transcribe Arabic podcasts, lectures, and audio content to study script, vocabulary, and listening comprehension with accurate written text.

Transcribe religious and cultural content

Convert recorded lectures, sermons, and cultural discussions in Arabic into searchable, shareable text for community use and archival.

Produce legal and governmental documentation

Transcribe hearings, proceedings, and official meetings conducted in Arabic into accurate text for record-keeping and compliance.

Who can benefit

Arabic language learners

Transcribe Arabic audio content to see correct script alongside what you hear. Study letter forms, vocabulary, and sentence structure with written text.

Media monitoring and journalism teams

Transcribe Arabic news broadcasts, interviews, and press conferences quickly for analysis, reporting, and media intelligence across the Arab world.

Business professionals in MENA markets

Capture Arabic-language meetings, negotiations, and presentations. Share accurate written records with teams across the Middle East and North Africa.

Translators and localization teams

Get accurate Arabic transcripts as the starting point for translation workflows. Reduce manual transcription time before translating to other languages.

Researchers and academics

Convert Arabic-language interviews, oral histories, and field recordings into searchable text for qualitative research, archival, and academic citation.