SpiikFrom interview to analysis
- Follow your ethics approval and consent forms before you record anything.
- Record in Spiik, or import existing files from Files or Photos, choosing the language spoken.
- Use the Speakers menu to name each person. Use a pseudonym if your protocol requires one. The new name is used throughout that transcript.
- Read through while listening, tap any line to hear it again, and fix the errors. For research, treat the AI transcript as a first draft.
- Export as text or PDF, and bring it into your analysis tool.
Check your data rules first
Some ethics boards restrict where participant audio can go. By default, Spiik uploads audio to create the final transcript, and the upload storage deletes files after one day. If your protocol requires audio to stay on your own machine, use local transcription on a Mac with Apple silicon. Local transcripts don't separate speakers, and you'd name them yourself as you edit.
AI tools send the transcript text to an AI provider, so don't use them on data your protocol keeps offline.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an AI transcript in my thesis?
Check your institution's rules. Many researchers use AI as a first draft and correct it against the audio.
Can it handle interviews in other languages?
Yes. Spiik transcribes in more than 100 languages, and can translate the transcript too.