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Transcribe interviews in minutes, not hours. SanitaAl helps journalists, producers, and editors work faster with AI-powered transcription, powerful search, and seamless team collaboration.

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Interviews
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Quotes
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From breaking news to investigative journalism, SanitaAl helps news organizations deliver accurate stories faster.

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Interview Transcription

Transcribe interviews and press conferences in minutes. Speaker identification helps you attribute quotes accurately. Click any word to hear the exact moment it was said.

Archive Search

Search across years of audio and video archives instantly. Find the exact quote or sound bite you need in seconds, not hours. Make your archive a searchable asset.

Newsroom Collaboration

Producers, editors, and journalists can work together on the same transcript. Multiple permission levels let you control who can view, edit, or export content.

Quote Extraction

Highlight key quotes and export them with timestamps. Create shareable clips for social media. Find the perfect sound bite faster than ever.

Breaking News Speed

When news breaks, every minute counts. SanitaAl delivers transcripts faster than any other service—typically 5 minutes per hour of audio. Meet your deadlines.

Secure Source Protection

Protect sensitive sources with enterprise-grade security. SOC 2 Type II certified with encrypted storage. Your confidential interviews stay confidential.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about
transcription for newsrooms

How fast can SanitaAl transcribe interview recordings?

SanitaAl typically transcribes one hour of audio in about 5 minutes. For breaking news situations, this speed advantage is critical. Upload your recording and have a searchable, editable transcript ready before your coffee gets cold.

How accurate is SanitaAl for journalistic content?

SanitaAl is independently reviewed as the most accurate automated transcription service available. Our AI is trained on diverse audio including interviews, press conferences, and phone calls. Most transcripts require minimal editing before publication.

Can multiple journalists work on the same transcript?

Yes. SanitaAl supports real-time collaboration with multiple users. Producers can assign transcripts, editors can review, and fact-checkers can verify quotes—all in the same platform. Permission levels ensure everyone has appropriate access.

How does SanitaAl help with searchable archives?

Every transcript in SanitaAl is fully searchable. Upload your entire audio/video archive and search across all content by keyword or phrase. Find that key quote from an interview three years ago in seconds.

Is SanitaAl secure enough for sensitive sources?

Absolutely. SanitaAl is SOC 2 Type II certified with bank-level encryption. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your content, and you can delete files permanently at any time. Your sources stay protected.

What languages does SanitaAl support for international reporting?

SanitaAl transcribes in 53+ languages, making it ideal for international news coverage. You can also translate transcripts between languages instantly, helping you cover stories from around the world.

Why SanitaAl for Newsrooms

Transform how your newsroom
handles audio and video

Meet every deadline

Transcription in minutes means you can turn around stories faster. No more waiting for manual transcription while your deadline approaches.

Find any quote instantly

Search across all your transcripts to find the exact quote you need. Every word is timestamped and linked to the source audio.

Collaborate seamlessly

Your entire newsroom can work together on transcripts. Assign, review, edit, and export—all in one platform.

Protect your sources

Enterprise-grade security keeps sensitive interviews confidential. SOC 2 certified with encrypted storage and strict access controls.

Why Choose SanitaAl

The transcription platform trusted by
leading newsrooms

Why do top newsrooms choose SanitaAl?

Speed, accuracy, and reliability. When WSJ, ABC News, ESPN, and other leading newsrooms need transcription, they trust SanitaAl. We understand the unique demands of journalism—tight deadlines, accuracy requirements, and source protection.

How does SanitaAl compare to manual transcription?

SanitaAl is dramatically faster and more affordable. A one-hour interview costs under $10 and is ready in minutes, versus $100-200 and days for professional transcriptionists. The time savings alone transform newsroom workflows.

Can SanitaAl handle the volume of a large newsroom?

Yes. Upload dozens of interviews simultaneously and receive all transcripts in minutes. Our infrastructure handles peak news days without slowdowns. Enterprise plans include unlimited uploads and storage.

What support do newsrooms receive?

Newsrooms get priority support via email, chat, and phone. Enterprise plans include dedicated account managers who understand journalism workflows. We're here when you're on deadline.

Customer Reviews

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New York, NY USA
SanitaAl is easy to use. Ridiculously easy. And even though the accuracy wasn't perfect it saved several days in a typical transcription cycle and the hourly cost we usually pay.
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San Francisco, CA USA
Easy to use and surprisingly accurate.
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Shakopee, MN, USA
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