What is Cockatoo?
Cockatoo is an AI-powered audio and video transcription service designed for professional workflows. No setup is required—simply upload files in any supported format (MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMV, etc.) to generate high-fidelity transcripts in seconds. Its core capabilities are built on machine learning, delivering up to 99.8% accuracy and supporting over 90 global languages and dialects. It’s suitable for meeting minutes, course note-taking, content creation, multilingual localization, and many other use cases. Users can enjoy three free transcription trials without needing a credit card, and the service allows exporting standardized documents with timestamps, speaker identification, and structured paragraphs.
Key features
Supports audio and video transcription in more than 90 languages and dialects, with the ability to select your target language during upload.
Export formats include DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, and others; all exported files contain timestamps and speaker labels.
Use cases and audience
Ideal for content creators, researchers, journalists, remote collaboration teams, and professionals who need to handle multilingual audio and video.
- Quickly convert podcast recordings, video conferences, phone interviews, and other audio/video content into editable text.
- Automatically identify speakers and add timestamps to multilingual content, such as French–Arabic bilingual dialogues
- Assist academic research, for example by transcribing interview recordings for use in thesis writing
Handles audio and video files in formats such as MP3, MP4, M4A, MOV, AAC, WAV, OGG, OPUS, MPEG, WMV, and more.
Generates text with timestamps, speaker labels, and paragraph segmentation, which can be exported in DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, and other formats.
Frequently asked questions
What is the transcription accuracy rate?
Up to 99.8% accuracy, surpassing human transcription levels, and continuously optimized through machine learning.
Which export formats are supported?
Supports exporting in multiple formats such as DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, all including timestamps and speaker labels.
How to use
- 01
Drag-and-drop or browse to upload audio and video files in any format, including MP3, MP4, WAV, etc.
- 02
The system automatically starts AI transcription, supporting over 90 languages with the option to select your preferred language during upload
- 03
Generate text results with speaker labels and timestamps within seconds
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Export in formats such as DOCX, PDF, TXT, or SRT, ready for further editing or subtitle creation
Benefits and limitations
Benefits
- High transcription accuracy (up to 99.8%)
- Fast transcription speed (30 times faster than manual transcription)
- Supports multiple languages and dialects
- Simple file upload and export
- Private and secure data processing
- Independently owned, ensuring no data sharing
Limitations
- Free version offers limited access to AI transcription and translation features
- Team plan requires at least 3 members
Pricing and availability
The free version is limited to 3 transcriptions per day and requires no credit card; the Pro plan costs $29.99/month and offers unlimited audio/video transcription, no limits on file length, multilingual translation, and AI note-taking features; the Team plan is priced at $47.97/month, providing teams with shared files, unified billing, and priority support.
- Pricing source
- https://www.cockatoo.com/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-28
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-28