Transcribe a Batch of Files, Get a Transcript for Each One
Select a batch of audio or video files and ScreenApp transcribes each one, so you are not opening one file, waiting, downloading the text, and starting the next. The bulk upload tool takes 10 files at once; a larger batch is split into groups of that size.
Each file gets its own transcript with speaker labels and timestamps, in the same 99 languages ScreenApp transcribes one file at a time. There is no separate “bulk” tier: the transcripts land in your library exactly as a single upload would, ready to search, edit, or export.
What you get:
- A transcript for every file, with speaker labels and timestamps, in 99 languages
- Export each transcript as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT
- Ask AI questions about any file in the batch
- Free plan: 3 uploads, lifetime. Pro: 500 uploads and 50 transcriptions a month
- API access with API keys and webhooks, for teams that want the pipeline automated end to end
How to Transcribe Files in Bulk
- Select your files: Choose up to 10 audio or video files at once. Supported video formats are MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV; audio formats are MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC.
- Upload and wait: Each file uploads and queues for transcription. You can watch the progress of the batch, or leave the tab and come back once it is done.
- Open each transcript: Every file gets its own transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. Search across a file, edit the text, or export it.
Accuracy depends on the audio in each file. Clean, single-speaker recordings transcribe best across the whole batch; a file with heavy background noise or overlapping speakers will have more gaps than the rest. See how we measure accuracy.
Bulk Transcription vs Other Apps
| Feature | ScreenApp | Rev | Sonix | HappyScribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk or batch upload | bulk upload of multiple files, up to 10 files at once | Yes (paid plans), up to 10 files at once (Essentials) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free plan | 3 uploads, lifetime | 45 min/month AI transcription | 30-minute free trial | 45 min per recording |
| Languages | 99 | Not stated | 54+ | 60+ |
| Export formats | PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT | Not stated | DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT | TXT, SRT (Free/Basic) |
| Entry paid plan | $19/month annual | $25.49/month | $25/month, or $10/hour pay-as-you-go | $8.50/month annual |
Sources, checked 2026-09-13: screenapp.io/pricing, screenapp.io/accuracy#languages, github.com/screenappai/screenapp-new/blob/main/apps/web/src/app/api/files/[id]/transcript/export/route.ts, rev.com/pricing, sonix.ai/pricing, happyscribe.com/pricing
- vs Rev: Rev’s ZIP File Upload and its “analyze up to N files at once” limit are paid-plan features. Essentials, its entry paid plan at $25.49 a month, allows 10 files at once; the free plan does not include ZIP upload. ScreenApp’s bulk tool is open to 10 files at once on any plan, within the plan’s upload allowance.
- vs Sonix: Sonix’s pricing page does not describe a batch or multi-file upload feature; it prices by the hour ($10/hour pay-as-you-go) or a $25/month plan. ScreenApp’s bulk tool is a named feature you can use from the free plan.
- vs HappyScribe: HappyScribe’s pricing page states per-plan monthly file counts for AI Chat analysis, not a simultaneous batch upload. Its free plan caps a recording at 45 minutes. ScreenApp’s free plan covers 3 uploads, batch or not.
Who Uses Bulk Transcription
Media companies transcribe entire podcast seasons or interview archives in one sitting instead of queuing files one at a time, then search across the batch for a quote.
Academic researchers upload a folder of interview recordings from a study and get a transcript for each participant, ready to code in qualitative analysis software.
Call centers and support teams transcribe a batch of customer calls to review tone, common issues, or compliance language across many conversations at once.
Legal and compliance teams transcribe depositions, witness statements, or recorded hearings in bulk, with speaker labels keeping each party separated in every file.
Developers and operations teams use the API with API keys and webhooks to upload files programmatically and receive transcripts back without touching the browser tool at all.
FAQ
How many files can I upload at once for bulk transcription?
The bulk tool takes 10 files at once. A larger batch just means running the tool more than once; each file still counts against your plan’s upload allowance (3 on the free plan, 500 a month on Pro).
What file formats can I upload in bulk?
Video: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MKV, WMV, and FLV. Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG and FLAC. Each file can be up to 2 GB.
Does bulk transcription cost more than transcribing one file?
No. There is no separate bulk pricing tier. Each file in a batch uses one of your plan’s upload and transcription allowances, the same as uploading it on its own.
How accurate is bulk transcription?
The same as a single upload: 99% on clear audio, across 99 languages. A file with background noise or several overlapping speakers will have more gaps than a clean recording, whether it is uploaded alone or as part of a batch. See how accuracy is measured.
Can I automate bulk transcription with an API?
Yes. ScreenApp’s API supports API keys and webhooks: upload a file, ask a question about it, and get results back on a webhook when processing finishes, so a script or backend job can run the whole pipeline without opening the app.
Do all the transcripts export the same way?
Yes. Every transcript in a batch exports as PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT and VTT, the same as a single upload.
Is it safe to upload sensitive files in bulk?
Yes. Uploads are encrypted in transit and stored with AES-256, on SOC 2 Type 2 infrastructure. Recordings are not used to train AI models. Security controls are published on the trust center.
