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Transcription in Portland, ME
This is not legal certification of a transcript. If you need an official record, say so and we can tell you whether this package is the wrong fit.
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Why it matters in Portland, ME
Transcription for a Portland, ME business has to work in the context of a working waterfront, a well-known food scene, and a sharp summer visitor peak. Around the Back Cove and Munjoy Hill, customers also come in from Falmouth and other nearby places, like a packed August weekend in the Old Port or a long, quiet February. LocalHank delivers the work online, and a real person reviews every order.
People in Portland, ME are quick to tune out generic copy. Plain, specific writing that names the Old Port and the actual offer tends to land better than big claims.
Who orders this around Portland, ME:
- A contractor in Deering that recorded a meeting and needs notes
- A Portland, ME owner turning a talk or podcast into text
- A tour company 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, ME businesses in the Back Cove, the Old Port, and Munjoy Hill, plus nearby communities such as Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, and Yarmouth. 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, ME: FAQ
Can you translate it too?
Translation is a separate package. We can transcribe first, then translate the text if you want both.
Is this Portland, Maine or Portland, Oregon?
This page is for Portland, ME. Oregon has its own pages.
Can a contractor in the Back Cove 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 Cape Elizabeth?
Yes, if that is part of how your Portland, ME business actually works. Tell us in the intake, and we can name Cape Elizabeth on the materials or profile copy where it belongs. We will not add towns you do not serve.
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