Arabic speech to text transcription API
Convert Arabic voice into accurate text in seconds. Whether you need Arabic speech to text for real-time applications, voice recordings, or multilingual content, our transcription API delivers fast, secure, and accurate results. Trusted for Arabic voice to text and transcription use cases, integrate high-quality Arabic ASR into your product.
- •High-accuracy transcription of standard Arabic and dialects
- •Supports real-time and batch processing
- •Easy to integrate with our developer-friendly API
- •Built for global enterprise scale, with secure and private processing.
- High-accuracy transcription of standard Arabic and dialects
- Supports real-time and batch processing
- Easy to integrate with our developer-friendly API
- Built for global enterprise scale, with secure and private processing.
Arabic transcription accuracy
Understands every accent We’re trained for variations of dialects and accents. Get accurate transcriptions, no matter the region. Ready for real-time scale High-volume? No problem. Our API handles live recorded and live audio at scale – with secure cloud, on-prem or on-device deployment options. Built for the real world Noisy calls, fast speakers, crosstalk – our tech thrives in messy audio so you get clarity, not compromise. Experience Arabic transcription that works
Try our live Arabic transcription for yourself
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Arabic language
Speakers: Over 400 million worldwide
Dialects: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), plus regional varieties such as Egyptian, Levantine (Syrian, Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian), Gulf, and Maghrebi (Moroccan, Algerian, Tunisian).
Geographic Reach: The official language of 22 countries across the Middle East and North Africa.
Linguistic Notes:
Arabic is a Semitic language, written right-to-left.
A triliteral root system, which underpins much of its vocabulary.
Diglossia is common: speakers use Modern Standard Arabic in formal settings, while daily communication often relies on regional dialects.
Everything you need for accurate, scalable Arabic speech to text.
Built for real-world use cases and global applications.Everything you need for accurate, scalable Arabic speech to text.
AI speech to text transcription in 55+ languages
Arabic
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WelshFrequently asked questions - Arabic speech to text
What languages does Speechmatics support?
1. Europe
Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Ukrainian, Catalan, Galician, Greek, Maltese, Welsh, Esperanto, Interlingua.
2. Middle East & Central Asia
Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Turkish, Uyghur, Bashkir.
3. South Asia
Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu.
4. East & Southeast Asia
Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Malay, Indonesian, Thai.
5. Africa
Swahili.
What is Arabic speech to text and how does it work?
Arabic speech-to-text is the process of converting spoken Arabic into accurate written text using advanced automatic speech recognition (ASR). At Speechmatics, our technology is built to handle the complexity of real-world audio by capturing every accent, dialect, and nuance with enterprise-grade precision.
Our speech-to-text engine processes live or recorded audio, identifies speech patterns in real time, and delivers fast, reliable transcripts. Designed for scale, it supports everything from high-volume media workflows to mission-critical enterprise applications.
Common Use Cases: ✔ Transcribing podcasts, meetings, and interviews into searchable text ✔ Generating captions and subtitles for broadcast and video content ✔ Powering voice-to-text applications for accessibility and hands-free interaction
With multilingual support, low-latency performance, and accuracy that adapts to noisy, diverse environments, Speechmatics delivers speech-to-text that enterprises can trust.
How do I transcribe Arabic video to text?
Speechmatics enables accurate transcription of spoken Arabic in video, turning dialogue into text you can use for captions, subtitles, and searchable archives. Built on our industry-leading ASR, the technology is designed to handle real-world audio—across accents, dialects, and background noise.
How it Works:
Upload your video to the Speechmatics portal or connect via API
Our speech recognition engine processes the audio in real-time or batch mode
Generate accurate transcripts with timestamps and speaker identification
Export text or subtitle files ready for editing and distribution
From broadcasters and media producers to educators and enterprises, organizations rely on Speechmatics video transcription to deliver accessibility, reach wider audiences, and repurpose content with speed and confidence.
Do you provide Arabic speech to text online free?
Speechmatics offers Arabic speech-to-text through our portal and API. We don’t provide an unlimited free service, but new users can create an account and access 8 hours free each month to test transcription in Arabic and 55+ other languages. This allows you to experience the accuracy, speed, and features of our technology before choosing a paid plan.
For ongoing or large-scale use, we provide flexible pricing designed for both developers and enterprises. Sign up here to start testing Arabic speech-to-text today.
How much does Speechmatics cost?
Starting from $0.24 per hour of transcribed audio, falling well below this at scale with Enterprise plans.
