Trint and Potok differ in focus: Trint lists 40+ languages, though some pages say 50+, and exports editing formats such as EDL and XML, while Potok covers about 30 languages and sends everything through a Telegram bot. Potok does not translate and takes files up to 2 GB.
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In Telegram, write to @potok_now_bot and add your file. The finished text appears in the conversation when recognition ends.
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Files up to 2 GB · export to TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT and VTT · speaker labels and timestamps · about 30 languages
In short
- Trint states translation but its page counts vary, while Potok offers no text translation.
- Trint exports DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV and editing formats such as EDL and XML.
- Trint handles files under about 3 hours or 3 GB, while Potok accepts up to 2 GB.
- Export formats: Trint lists DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV and editing formats such as EDL and XML, and Potok lists TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT.
The two compared
| Trint | Potok | |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition languages | 40+ languages (some pages say 50+) | About 30 |
| Translation of transcripts | Translation stated (page counts vary) | Not available |
| Speaker labels | Yes | Yes, can be switched on |
| Export formats | DOCX, SRT, VTT, CSV and editing formats such as EDL and XML | TXT, MD, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT |
| Telegram bot | Not stated on its public pages | Yes, @potok_now_bot |
| Largest file | Files under about 3 hours / 3 GB | Up to 2 GB |
Facts about Trint come from its public pages and from third-party reviews. They can change; check the vendor's site before you decide.
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| What you can send | Voice messages, audio files and video files |
| Export | TXT, MD, DOCX and PDF for text; SRT and VTT for subtitles |
| Desktop app | A separate Potok desktop app lets you dictate text into any program; it recognises Russian speech |
| Spoken languages | About 30 languages with good published results and a few more with warnings |
| Speakers | Speaker labels and timestamps are optional switches |
Where choices go wrong
| Mistake | What happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Quoting a single Trint language number when its pages disagree | You expect support that may not exist | Check your language on Trint directly |
| Needing EDL or XML for editing but picking Potok | The transcript cannot go straight into your editor | Choose Trint for editing-format exports |
| Treating 3 hours and 2 GB as the same limit | A video file is rejected unexpectedly | Compare both duration and size for your files |
| Expecting translated text from Potok as well | The transcript stays in the spoken language | Use Trint if translation is part of the job |
| Reading a vendor line on this page as permanent | Lists and limits change, so the line can be out of date by the time you read it | Open the vendor page for the current version before you decide |
Where to look next
See the full list of languages, the tools and the glossary.
Common questions
How many languages does Trint support?
Trint lists 40+ languages, though some pages say 50+, compared with about 30 for Potok.
Can Trint export for video editing?
Yes, Trint exports editing formats such as EDL and XML, which Potok does not list.
Is there a Telegram bot for transcription?
Yes, you can send audio to @potok_now_bot in Telegram and receive the transcript back in the same chat.
What is the largest file Potok accepts?
One file can be up to 2 GB, and anything larger goes through the Upload button in the bot mini-app.
Does Potok label speakers?
Yes, speakers appear as Speaker 1, Speaker 2 and so on, not by name, so you rename them in the finished text.
What does the table say about telegram bot?
For Trint it lists Not stated on its public pages, and for Potok it lists Yes, @potok_now_bot. Test one real file in both tools if this line decides your choice.
Sources
We opened each page below on the date shown. Because pages get updated, confirm important details at the source.
- Trint, official website, Trint · checked
- Whisper speech recognition system (Wikipedia), Wikipedia · checked
Run your own recording through it
Your recording goes to @potok_now_bot as a file or a voice message, and the transcript returns to you in Telegram.
Open @potok_now_bot in Telegram