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Transcription in Portland, OR
Hank uses tools to get a first pass, then a person cleans it up. Very quiet or messy audio will take longer or lose words; we will tell you if that is happening.
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Why it matters in Portland, OR
Transcription for a Portland, OR business has to work in the context of a river-city port with a strong independent food and neighborhood-business culture. Around Alberta and Downtown Portland, customers also come in from Tigard and other nearby places, like a packed summer evening on Division or a long, rainy midwinter week. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Portland, OR are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names the Pearl and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Portland, OR:
- A contractor in St. Johns that recorded a meeting and needs notes
- A Portland, OR owner turning a talk or podcast into text
- A professional office that wants captions or a record without typing it all
Hank's tip: A simple lavalier or a quiet room will beat a phone at the end of a long table. Send the best file you have, not a second-generation recording.
Service area: Portland, OR businesses in downtown, the Pearl, and Alberta, plus nearby communities such as Vancouver, Tigard, and Hillsboro. All work is delivered online, so there is no office visit.
Compare packages
| Basic | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $295 | $545 |
| Delivery | 24 hours* | 2 days | 3 days |
| Up to 30 minutes | Yes | — | — |
| Clean verbatim or lightly edited, your choice | Yes | — | — |
| Timestamped at regular intervals | Yes | — | — |
| Word and TXT | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Up to 60 minutes | — | Yes | — |
| Speaker labels when they are clear | — | Yes | — |
| A short summary paragraph | — | Yes | — |
| Up to 2 hours | — | — | Yes |
| Speaker labels and a tighter cleanup | — | — | Yes |
| A summary and a simple outline | — | — | Yes |
After you order: what to send Hank
- The audio or video file
- Speaker names, if you know them
- Whether you want verbatim or a cleaned read
- Words or jargon we should watch for
You'll get an intake email with an upload link right after checkout. The clock starts when your files arrive.
Sample work
Portfolio samples for transcription are being added. Want to see examples before you order? Ask Hank and we'll send some.
Transcription in Portland, OR: FAQ
What if the audio is poor?
We will do our best and mark unclear sections. If it is not usable, we will say so rather than guess whole sentences.
Is this Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine?
This page is for Portland, OR. Maine has its own Portland page.
Can a contractor in Alberta order this?
Yes. A contractor is a good fit for the transcription package. Order online, send the items on the intake list, and the finished work comes back by email. No in-person meeting is needed.
Do you also serve customers coming from Beaverton?
Yes, if that is part of how your Portland, OR business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Beaverton on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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