Kannada Audio to Text
Transcribe and translate Kannada recordings, pay as you go
Kannada transcription with PlainScribe produces accurate Kannada script output, handling the Dravidian language's complex consonant clusters and vowel combinations.
Upload a Kannada audio or video file (up to 1GB) and get a transcript with timestamps and speaker labels. Export it as TXT, Markdown, CSV, SRT, VTT or JSON, or translate it into English or any of the 59 supported languages.
Regions & Dialects Supported
PlainScribe transcribes Kannada as spoken in:
- Standard Kannada (Mysuru / Bengaluru)
- Media and education standard. Written in Kannada script.
- North Karnataka and coastal accents
- Regional speech is transcribed into standard spelling.
- Kannada–English mixing
- Very common in Bengaluru business and tech recordings.
Choosing Kannada as the audio language
Select Kannada in the Audio language menu for mixed Kannada–English recordings, so the model doesn't switch to English and drop Kannada passages.
Reviewing a Kannada transcript
Check names and English technical terms, which may be written in Kannada script or left in English.
Common Use Cases for Kannada Transcription
Our Kannada transcription service is perfect for a variety of professional and personal needs:
- Media content
- Business communications
- Academic research
- Government documents
Kannada Transcription Features
AI-Powered Accuracy
Speech recognition models transcribe Kannada with speaker labels and timestamps. For best results, record clearly and select Kannada as the audio language.
Instant Translation
Translate your Kannada transcript into English or any of the 59 supported languages from the transcript page.
Multiple Export Formats
Export your Kannada transcript as TXT, Markdown, CSV, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, or JSON.
Speaker Detection
Automatic speaker diarization identifies different speakers in your Kannadaaudio, labeling each person's dialogue throughout the transcript.
How to Transcribe Kannada Audio
Getting accurate Kannada transcriptions is simple with PlainScribe. Follow these three easy steps:
Upload Your File
Upload your Kannada audio or video file. We support MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, and 20+ other formats. Files up to 1GB are processed securely.
AI Processing
Select Kannada in the Audio language menu; Auto-detect doesn't recognize it. The transcript comes back with speaker labels, punctuation and timestamps.
Download & Export
Review your Kannada transcript, rename speakers, and export in your preferred format, translate it, or download SRT/VTT subtitles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is PlainScribe's Kannada transcription?
Accuracy depends on audio quality, background noise, accents and the language itself, and clear recordings in widely spoken languages do best. We don't publish an accuracy figure for Kannada: try your own recording with the free first transcript. Pick Kannada in the "Audio language" menu when you upload. Auto-detect recognizes 33 common languages, and Kannada is not one of them, so a file left on Auto can be misidentified.
Can PlainScribe translate Kannada to English?
Yes. PlainScribe transcribes Kannada audio and video, and you can translate the transcript into English or any of the 59 supported languages. The translation keeps the original timestamps.
What file formats are supported for Kannada transcription?
PlainScribe supports all major audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA) and video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM) for Kannada transcription. Files up to 1GB can be uploaded directly.
Is Kannada audio to text free?
Your first transcript is free, up to 1 hour of audio, with no credit card. After that it costs $4 per audio hour from prepaid credits (minimum purchase $10), with no subscription.
How long does Kannada transcription take?
Most Kannada audio files are transcribed in under 5 minutes, regardless of length. You'll receive an email notification when your transcript is ready, and you can access it immediately from your dashboard.
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Convert Kannada Audio to Text
The upload form opens with Kannada already selected as the audio language.First transcript free, up to 1 hour. No credit card required.