About this app

The dictate2us (d2u) Transcriber application is the world’s first fully integrated recorder and transcription system for Apple and Android devices. Experience the power of our award winning transcription service in your pocket, at your desk or on the go. Record letters, reports, interviews and much more. The possibilities are endless and the time and money we can save are great.

IMPORTANT: All users are able to record and edit audio files. To take advantage of its transcription features, you will need a free account. You can register quickly and easily within the app, or request one by emailing appsupport@dictate2us.com.

Please note the d2u app is free to download with a £10 free trial credit to test our typing service with no obligation. After the trial we charge per audio minute. You can add credit to your account using a debit / credit card, or PayPal.

About d2u:

dictate2us are the UK’s number one transcription service providing accurately typed documents with fast turnaround times. We have unparalleled experience in the transcription industry, working with over 95,000 clients worldwide. We work with hospitals and law firms, government bodies and universities. Your typist will have a great deal of experience in your specific field. They will be familiar with the terminology and formatting required.

How does it work?

1. User dictates, saves and categorizes a recording with the d2u Transcriber app
2. Audio is securely uploaded to the dictate2us transcription platform
3. Dedicated typist transcribes the file into a Microsoft Word document
4. An editor amends any errors or formatting issues
5. Document is proofread and an extra level of editing is applied if needed
6. Finished document is emailed to you or made available for download

How do we charge for transcription?

We charge per minute of audio rather than per word, line or time taken to type. We believe this is the fairest way as you will know exactly how much a file will cost before uploading.

It is worth noting that people dictate 3 to 4 time more quickly than they type. A 10-minute dictation file could take up to 40 minutes to transcribe. With d2u you only pay for the 10 minutes.

App Features:

- Record, edit and review audio files
- Fast forward, rewind and scrub recordings
- Manage and categorize audio files
- Access your d2u account to check remaining credit balance and access completed documents
- Pause and resume uploads to dictate2us
- Military-grade 256bit SSL encryption
- File compression, reducing data usage when uploading audio files
- Check the status of uploaded files
- Free storage of all audio files for 30 days – adjustable in your settings
- Application pin security protects your recordings should your phone be lost or stolen

How long does it take to transcribe?

The d2u app allows users to get their transcribed documents back extremely quickly. As soon as your encrypted file arrives at our servers, it is decrypted and assigned to your regular typist. Once edited and proofread, our online transcription platform will email a copy of the finished document or, if preferred, a link can be sent to download the document straight to your phone, tablet, PC.

We return work in a Microsoft word document and can type into your personal letterhead or template.

Data Confidentiality and Security:

The d2u Transcriber app uses state-of-the-art data security including military-grade encryption similar to online banking and retail websites. Our servers are UK-based and hack-tested daily. We are fully Data Protected with the Information Commissioners Office, reg no: Z189181X. Our staff are office-based and have signed non-disclosure agreements. We do not employ homeworkers and our staff have cannot remove data from our systems.

New features

Performance improvement and Fixed minor bugs

App Permissions

Allows an application to record audio.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.