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Dutch to English Transcription & Translation

Upload Dutch audio or video, get accurate English text — plus subtitles — in minutes.

PlainScribe translates spoken Dutch into written English in one step. The AI listens to your recording, transcribes the Dutch speech with automatic language detection, and produces a clean English transcript with speaker labels and timestamps.

PlainScribe accurately transcribes both Dutch (Netherlands) and Flemish (Belgium) variants, understanding the subtle differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. With speakers across Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname, Dutch recordings turn up constantly in interviews, meetings, media, and research — and understanding them shouldn't require a translator on retainer. PlainScribe handles it pay-as-you-go, with no subscription and automatic file deletion.

$4
Per Audio Hour
Auto
Language Detection
SRT / VTT
English Subtitles
7 days
Auto-Delete

How to Translate Dutch Audio to English

1

Upload your file

Drop in any Dutch audio or video file up to 200MB — MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, and more.

2

AI translates it

The AI detects Dutch automatically, transcribes the speech, and translates it into English with timestamps and speaker labels.

3

Export English text

Download your English transcript as TXT, CSV, or JSON — or grab timestamped SRT/VTT subtitles for video.

Common Uses for Dutch to English Translation

  • Business communications
  • Academic content
  • Media transcription
  • Legal documents

Private by default

Your Dutch recording is removed automatically after processing and the English transcript auto-deletes after 7 days. Nothing sits on our servers.

No subscription

Translation is included in the standard pay-as-you-go rate of $4 per audio hour. Buy prepaid credits when you need them — there is no monthly plan to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I translate Dutch audio to English text?

Upload your Dutch audio or video file to PlainScribe and choose translation. The AI detects Dutch automatically — you don't need to specify the language — transcribes the speech, and returns an English transcript you can export as TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON. Most files are ready in minutes.

Does it handle regional Dutch accents and dialects?

Yes. PlainScribe recognizes Dutch as spoken across Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname, including regional accents and common code-switching into English.

How much does Dutch to English translation cost?

PlainScribe is pay-as-you-go at $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) — translation included, with no subscription. New users get 30 free minutes with no credit card required.

Is my Dutch recording kept on PlainScribe's servers?

No. Your raw audio is removed automatically after processing, and every transcript auto-deletes after 7 days. For especially sensitive recordings, the included desktop app transcribes 100% offline on your own machine.

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