Punjabi Audio to Text
Transcribe and translate Punjabi recordings, pay as you go
Punjabi is spoken on both sides of the India-Pakistan border and written in two scripts: Gurmukhi in India and Shahmukhi in Pakistan. Pick Punjabi in the Audio language menu when you upload, since Auto-detect does not recognize it.
Upload a Punjabi 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 Punjabi as spoken in:
- Eastern Punjabi (India)
- The standard of Indian Punjab media and education. Written in Gurmukhi.
- Western Punjabi (Pakistan)
- Spoken in Pakistani Punjab. Written in Shahmukhi (Perso-Arabic script), right to left.
- Diaspora Punjabi (UK, Canada)
- Family, religious and community recordings that move between Punjabi and English.
Choosing Punjabi as the audio language
Always pick Punjabi in the Audio language menu. Auto-detect does not recognize Punjabi. There is one Punjabi setting for both scripts, and the speech model chooses the output script, so run one short file first and check whether it comes back in Gurmukhi or Shahmukhi before you upload a batch.
Reviewing a Punjabi transcript
Check names and English, Hindi or Urdu loanwords. If you need Shahmukhi and the transcript is in Gurmukhi (or the reverse), plan for a separate transliteration step.
Punjabi mixed with English
PlainScribe transcribes each file in the one language you pick; it has no separate mixed-language mode. Pakistani recordings often move between Punjabi and Urdu, and Indian ones between Punjabi and Hindi or English. Pick the language spoken most. If that is Urdu, pick Urdu and check the Punjabi passages by ear.
Common Use Cases for Punjabi Transcription
Our Punjabi transcription service is perfect for a variety of professional and personal needs:
- Interviews and family recordings
- Music and media content
- Religious talks
- Business calls
Punjabi Transcription Features
AI-Powered Accuracy
Speech recognition models transcribe Punjabi with speaker labels and timestamps. For best results, record clearly and select Punjabi as the audio language.
Instant Translation
Translate your Punjabi transcript into English or any of the 59 supported languages from the transcript page.
Multiple Export Formats
Export your Punjabi transcript as TXT, Markdown, CSV, SRT subtitles, VTT captions, or JSON.
Speaker Detection
Automatic speaker diarization identifies different speakers in your Punjabiaudio, labeling each person's dialogue throughout the transcript.
How to Transcribe Punjabi Audio
Getting accurate Punjabi transcriptions is simple with PlainScribe. Follow these three easy steps:
Upload Your File
Upload your Punjabi 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 Punjabi 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 Punjabi transcript, rename speakers, and export in your preferred format, translate it, or download SRT/VTT subtitles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is PlainScribe's Punjabi 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 Punjabi: try your own recording with the free first transcript. Pick Punjabi in the "Audio language" menu when you upload. Auto-detect recognizes 33 common languages, and Punjabi is not one of them, so a file left on Auto can be misidentified.
Can PlainScribe translate Punjabi to English?
Yes. PlainScribe transcribes Punjabi 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 Punjabi transcription?
PlainScribe supports all major audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WMA) and video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM) for Punjabi transcription. Files up to 1GB can be uploaded directly.
Is Punjabi audio to text free?
Your first transcript is free, up to 2 hours 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 Punjabi transcription take?
Most Punjabi 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 Punjabi Audio to Text
The upload form opens with Punjabi already selected as the audio language.First transcript free, up to 2 hours. No credit card required.