FAQ from Cockatoo
What is Cockatoo?
Cockatoo is a purpose-built AI transcription engine that redefines speed and fidelity—transforming speech into text with human-level contextual understanding, speaker-aware segmentation, and multilingual fluency—all while prioritizing privacy and usability.
How to use Cockatoo?
Upload → Select → Transcribe → Edit → Export. That’s it. No subscriptions needed to try it. Your first 30 minutes of transcription are free—and every subsequent job runs on the same ultra-low-latency infrastructure used by media studios and Fortune 500 legal departments.
Which file formats can I transcribe with Cockatoo?
Full compatibility with MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, and even direct links from cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive) and podcast RSS feeds.
Which formats can I export my transcript to?
PDF (print-ready), DOCX (Word-editable), TXT (plain text), SRT & VTT (subtitles with timecodes), and JSON (for developers integrating with CMS or LMS platforms).
Does Cockatoo work with accents or background noise?
Yes—extensively tested on diverse dialects (e.g., Nigerian English, Indian Hindi-English code-switching, Chilean Spanish) and noisy environments (coffee shops, call centers, outdoor interviews). Accuracy remains consistently above 97% even under challenging conditions.
What languages does Cockatoo support?
90+ languages—including Arabic, Bengali, Swahili, Vietnamese, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Turkish, Indonesian, Polish, Czech, and all major European, East Asian, and Southeast Asian languages—with continuous expansion based on user demand.
Is there a limit to how much audio I can transcribe?
The Free plan includes 30 minutes/month. Pro unlocks 10 hours/month; Business offers unlimited transcription, priority processing, and API access—ideal for high-volume workflows.
Who should use Cockatoo?
Anyone who speaks, listens, or creates audio/video content—journalists verifying quotes, educators captioning lectures, developers building voice-enabled apps, clinicians documenting patient visits, or students converting lecture recordings into study notes. If it has sound, Cockatoo can understand it.