Focus on Research, Not Typing
Transcribe interviews, dictate field notes, and capture insights with professional accuracy. Local transcription on Mac keeps audio on your device, and Pro cloud transcription is there when you need higher accuracy.
Common Challenges
Hours spent transcribing interview recordings
Privacy concerns with cloud transcription services
Sensitive participant data needs careful handling
Field notes that need to be typed up later
How Avaan Helps
Local Processing for Sensitive Data
Local transcription on Mac does not send audio off your device, which can help meet participant confidentiality requirements.
Save Transcription Time
Automated transcription cuts hours of manual work. Spend time analyzing, not typing.
Capture Field Notes
Dictate observations in the field. Your hands stay free for other tasks.
Searchable Interviews
Text transcripts are searchable. Find quotes and themes across all your interviews.
Key Features
On-Device Privacy
Local transcription runs on your Mac, with no cloud required. Pro cloud transcription is optional.
Interview Transcription
Transcribe recorded interviews quickly. Review and search text instead of rewinding audio.
Field Dictation
Real-time dictation for capturing observations as they happen.
Export Flexibility
Export transcripts to your preferred format for qualitative analysis software.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avaan suitable for sensitive research data?
Local transcription on Mac does not send audio off your device, which can suit confidentiality requirements. Pro cloud transcription sends audio to the providers on our subprocessors page, so check your research protocol before you use it.
Can I transcribe interview recordings?
Absolutely. Drag your interview audio files into Avaan to get text transcripts. Much faster than manual transcription.
Does it work in the field without internet?
Yes, with local transcription on Mac. Dictate field notes or transcribe recordings at remote field sites, in archives, or while traveling. Pro cloud transcription needs a connection.
What about accents and technical terminology?
Avaan handles most accents well. For specialized academic terminology, you can add custom vocabulary. Pro cloud models offer higher accuracy for challenging audio.
Other ways to use Avaan
Start transcribing interviews
Try Pro free for a week, or use free local transcription on Mac.