Can I use MAXQDA Transcription without MAXQDA?

Modified on Fri, 11 Oct at 2:50 PM

Yes, you can also use MAXQDA Transcription as a stand-alone product without booking MAXQDA or AI Assist. 

In this case, you can have your media file automatically transcribed online in your MAXQDA account via the web interface. 


  • Create a MAXQDA Account: https://teamcloud.maxqda.com/register/
  • Open the page https://teamcloud.maxqda.com/transcriptions_online/
  • You can redeem your transcription budget here using a code. 
  • Upload your media file. 
  • You will then receive a Word file containing the transcribed interview. 
  • You can now download this and edit it in MAXQDA, another software program or directly in MS Word. 


With online transcription, you can also use MAXQDA Transcription with a campus license or an older version such as MAXQDA 2022. 


When you create a MAXQDA account, you receive a one-time transcription budget of 60 minutes. 


If you would like to transcribe more, please book a transcription package in the online store.

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