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Find out about Cockatoo and our team.

Last updated on March 7, 2026

What is Cockatoo?

Cockatoo is an AI-powered transcription and translation platform that converts audio and video files to text with 99.8% accuracy. Founded in 2023, Cockatoo serves content creators, businesses, journalists, researchers, and individuals who need fast, accurate transcription.

Cockatoo supports transcription and translation in over 90 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and dozens more. The platform handles multiple audio formats (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AAC) and video formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM).

Core Features

  • Audio & Video Transcription: Convert spoken content to text with 99.8% accuracy
  • Translation: Translate audio, video, and documents between 90+ languages
  • Speaker Identification: Automatic detection and labeling of multiple speakers
  • Subtitle Generation: Export to SRT and VTT formats for video captioning
  • AI Writer: Built-in document editor with AI writing assistance
  • Cloud Storage: Secure file storage included with all accounts
  • Export Options: Download transcripts as TXT, DOCX, PDF, or SRT

Our Story

Cockatoo was founded in 2023 to solve a simple problem: existing transcription services were either too expensive, too inaccurate, or compromised user privacy by sharing data with third parties. We built Cockatoo to be fast, accurate, affordable, and private.

What Makes Us Different?

  • Privacy First: Your files are processed securely and never shared with third parties
  • 90+ Languages: Transcription and translation support for major world languages and regional dialects
  • AI-Powered Accuracy: 99.8% transcription accuracy using advanced speech recognition
  • User-Friendly: Simple drag-and-drop interface with no learning curve
  • Affordable: Generous free tier with 25 minutes per month, transparent pricing for Pro plans

Use Cases

Cockatoo is used for:

  • Podcast transcription and show notes
  • Meeting and interview transcription
  • Video subtitle and caption creation
  • Legal and medical transcription
  • Academic lecture and research transcription
  • Content repurposing and SEO optimization
  • Accessibility compliance

Our Team

Our team includes AI researchers, software engineers, and language experts. We're committed to building the best transcription platform while respecting user privacy and data security.

Contact

๐Ÿ‘‹ We hope you have found this useful. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at support@cockatoo.com and our team will be happy to help.

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