Transcription is the process to record thoughts, speech or data in a written form, or in a form different from the original source. This can be done manually, by a person listening to the audio or reading the text and typing it out.

There are different types of transcription, including verbatim transcription, which captures every word and utterance exactly as it was spoken, and edited or summarized transcription, which omits filler words and unnecessary information and condenses the text for easier reading.

Transcription is often used for a variety of purposes, including creating written records of meetings, interviews, or lectures; providing subtitles or captions for videos; and creating written versions of audio or video content for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.