Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited

Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited Purple Giraffe Transcription Limited was established in 2008 in New Zealand and provides medical tra We can also convert most audio streams.

Purple Giraffe can provide:
- Urgent/same day deadline (time frame of digital dictation to be discussed).
- Flexibility in the time frames for your non-urgent work to be completed eg: 24 hour turn around, three days etc (to be discussed).
- We have experienced transcriptionists who are available to help with our workload.
- We are a digital dictation and DVD only service and do not transcribe fro

m mini cassettes.
- Proofreading of your document before it is returned to you (if required by you).
- We work with sound files for digital dictation in the following formats: au, dss, mp3, wav and wma.

Are you new to digital transcription and not quite sure how it all works?It’s easier than you might think.At Purple Gira...
04/09/2026

Are you new to digital transcription and not quite sure how it all works?

It’s easier than you might think.

At Purple Giraffe, we’ve been turning audio recordings into accurate, polished transcripts for over 18 years, and we’re always happy to help make the process simple.

If you’re wondering what files we accept, how to send your recording, how long transcription takes or what happens next, we’ve answered the most common questions in one handy place.

Check out our FAQs - the link is in the comments.

Our Word of the Month for September is Articulate.It comes from the Latin articulare, meaning “to divide into joints”, w...
01/09/2026

Our Word of the Month for September is Articulate.

It comes from the Latin articulare, meaning “to divide into joints”, which gives the word its sense of structure, connection and flow.

Today, we use articulate to describe speech that is clear and ideas that are expressed well. And that makes it a particularly fitting word for transcription.

Spoken thoughts don’t always arrive neatly packaged. There can be pauses, changes of direction and ideas that develop as someone speaks. A well-prepared transcript helps turn those spoken words into clear, readable written content, while keeping the original meaning intact.

Clear words. Clear meaning. Clearly articulated.

A transcript doesn’t just type itself.A finished transcript might look simple. The work behind it usually isn’t.The fini...
28/08/2026

A transcript doesn’t just type itself.

A finished transcript might look simple. The work behind it usually isn’t.

The finished document might look simple, but there’s a lot happening behind the scenes before it reaches you.

It can mean:
🟣 Replaying sections of audio more than once
🟣 Double-checking names and details
🟣 Researching unfamiliar terminology
🟣 Working out who is speaking
🟣 Making sense of unclear or difficult audio
🟣 Applying consistent formatting
🟣 Proofreading everything before it’s delivered

Good transcription is about far more than typing what you hear. AI can only do that. It’s the checking, researching, listening and attention to detail that turns a recording into an accurate, professional document.

That’s the part happening quietly behind the scenes at Purple Giraffe, but it makes all the difference.

Thanks for your kind words Reina, we really appreciate it!
25/08/2026

Thanks for your kind words Reina, we really appreciate it!

Fast transcription is useful. But accurate transcription is essential.Sure, AI can produce a transcript quickly. But her...
21/08/2026

Fast transcription is useful. But accurate transcription is essential.

Sure, AI can produce a transcript quickly. But here’s the question: who notices when the transcript doesn’t quite add up? Humans.

A human transcriptionist doesn’t simply accept the first version of what they hear. They stop. Rewind. Listen again. Check names, terminology and unfamiliar phrases. They notice when a sentence doesn’t make sense in context and take the time to work out why. They can also pick up inconsistencies, identify speakers more carefully, follow specific formatting requirements and flag anything that genuinely can’t be confirmed.

AI can be useful technology, but it doesn’t bring the same level of judgement or responsibility to the finished document. And when that transcript is going into a medical file, legal matter, investigation, research project or important business record, that extra layer of human checking matters.

Sometimes the real value of a transcriptionist isn’t just knowing what was said. It’s knowing when something needs a second listen.

If you’ve got a recording that deserves more than a quick AI transcript, we’re always happy to help.

Good transcription takes more than simply hearing the words.It means listening carefully, understanding the context, rec...
18/08/2026

Good transcription takes more than simply hearing the words.

It means listening carefully, understanding the context, recognising terminology, picking up on different speakers and accents, and knowing how punctuation can completely change the meaning of a sentence.

That combination of listening, language and accuracy is what turns an audio recording into a clear, reliable transcript. And when that transcript is being used for medical, legal or professional purposes, getting it right really does matter.

If you have recordings that need transcribing, we’re always happy to help turn them into clear, accurate documents.

Digital transcription is about much more than simply typing what you hear.It’s knowing when intelligent verbatim is the ...
13/08/2026

Digital transcription is about much more than simply typing what you hear.

It’s knowing when intelligent verbatim is the right approach, removing the ums, repetitions and unnecessary filler while keeping the meaning clear.

It’s knowing when strict verbatim matters, capturing every word, pause, stumble and interruption exactly as it happened.

It’s understanding fast talkers, strong accents, multiple speakers and conversations where everyone seems to talk at once.

And it’s meeting tight deadlines without compromising on accuracy.

That’s what we do every day at Purple Giraffe. You speak. We transcribe. Accurately, professionally and on time.

If you need a transcript you can rely on, get in touch and let us take care of the details (link in comments).

Context changes everything.Think about the word "right."🟣 Turn right.🟣 You're right.🟣 Human rights.🟣 Right now.The same ...
11/08/2026

Context changes everything.

Think about the word "right."

🟣 Turn right.
🟣 You're right.
🟣 Human rights.
🟣 Right now.

The same word. Four completely different meanings. And that’s where context matters.

Good transcription isn’t simply about hearing a word and typing it. It’s about understanding how that word is being used, what the speaker means, and how it fits with everything around it.

Because getting the words down is one thing. Getting the meaning right is another.

If you have recordings that need more than just a quick automated transcript, get in touch with Purple Giraffe. We’ll make sure the words make sense in context, too.

A little appreciation post from the Purple Giraffe team.A big thank you to everyone who makes recordings just that littl...
06/08/2026

A little appreciation post from the Purple Giraffe team.

A big thank you to everyone who makes recordings just that little bit easier to transcribe.

🟣 Speaking clearly
🟠 Introducing yourself before you speak
🟣 Muting your microphone when you're not talking
🟠 Keeping paper shuffling away from the microphone
🟣 Pausing instead of talking over someone else

These small habits make a huge difference. They help us produce more accurate transcripts, save time, and make sure every voice is captured as clearly as possible.

If you've ever done any of these, thank you. We notice, and we appreciate it more than you probably realise.

04/08/2026

Happy Birthday to us! Today, Purple Giraffe turns 18 💜

What started back in 2008 with one laptop, plenty of coffee, and a passion for accuracy has grown into one of New Zealand's trusted digital transcription services.

Over the past 18 years we've had the privilege of:
🟣 Transcribing thousands of medical reports
🟣 Supporting legal professionals where accuracy really matters
🟣 Turning interviews, podcasts, workplace investigations, research, books and more into polished documents
🟣 Adapting to new technology while never losing the human touch
🟣 And, of course, welcoming Mobie as our much-loved Office Manager 🐶 🐾

We've seen recording technology change dramatically over the years. From cassette tapes and dictaphones to smartphones, digital recorders, AI, and secure online file sharing.

Through every change, one thing has stayed exactly the same. Our commitment to listening carefully, understanding context, and delivering accurate transcripts our clients can rely on.

A huge thank you to every client who has trusted us with their words over the past 18 years. Whether you've worked with us once or hundreds of times, you've been part of our story.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We can't wait to see what the next year, and beyond, brings.

Happy birthday, Purple Giraffe! 💜

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