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Frequently asked questions
What is Cockatoo?
Cockatoo is transcription service that uses cutting-edge AI to automatically generate text from recorded speech.
What kinds of files can I transcribe?
Any standard audio or video file (mp3, mpeg, mp4, wav, acc, mov, etc.) format with people talking in it (not a music recording, for example). Cockatoo automatically transcribes all spoken dialogue in the file.
Which formats can I export my transcript to?
pdf, docx, txt, and srt
How much does it cost?
You can start with our free tier with no credit card required. For unlimited transcripts and more features our Professional plan is just $29.00 per month or $179.00 annually (USD).
Does it work with accents or background noise?
Yes, we designed our algorithms to improve robustness to accents, background noise and technical language.
What languages do you support?
We support transcription in over 90 languages! English, Spanish, German, Swedish, Dutch, French, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Portuguese, and many more!
Is there a limit to how much audio I can transcribe?
Our Professional plan includes unlimited transcription. Cockatoo is the only service on the internet (as far as we know) that offers unlimited transcripts.
Who should use Cockatoo?
Anyone! You can transcribe anything - like your favorite podcast, a sales call, or even a legal deposition. And our UI is so simple anyone can use it.