Now new: All functions in one software

Transcribe, code & analyze your interviews with f4

With f4 you can transcribe precisely, automatically or manually and analyze texts qualitatively: GDPR-compliant and flexibly licensable.

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f4x, f4transkript and f4analyse are now combined in f4

f4 is a comprehensive tool for qualitative text analysis

All in One

f4 is the comprehensive tool for transcription and qualitative text analysis

Previously 3 programs, f4transkript, f4analyse and f4x and now only one: f4 2024.

f4 enables automatic and manual transcription, text correction, qualitative text analysis and development of the results report. f4 has been accompanying you for 20 years through individual phases or the entire research process – just as you need it. With intuitive operation, free online training and video tutorials for an easy start as well as PDF instructions for various research methods such as qualitative content analysis, documentary method, grounded theory, metaphor analysis…

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Main features

The three main functions of f4

Automatic transcription

AI-based on servers in Germany
Accurate precise recognition
GDPR-compliant
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Automatic transcription

Manual transcription and correction

New correction features
For manual transcription
Time stamps automation
Compatible with USB foot switch

Manual transcription & correction

Qualitative text analysis

Qualitative evaluation of texts
Write memos create codes
Record interpretations
Alone or in a team

Qualitative text analysis

Transkribiere, codiere & analysiere deine Interviews mit f4

Tutorials & Teaching

Learning resources for qualitative researchers

For all those who conduct qualitative research, we provide many instructions, tutorials and tips from our experience at the university.

Free online training

Every week we guide you through f4. There will be plenty of room for your questions.

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Online manual

All functions, hotkeys and installation instructions.

To the online manual

Practice book

For all those who want to conduct, transcribe and analyze qualitative interviews.

Download practive book (PDF)

Knowledge compact

Here you will find clear articles on conducting interviews, tips on recording, dealing with data protection, sample contracts, comparisons between different methods and software.

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Examples of methods

We have prepared five methods in a compact format with screenshots and concise texts. Simply the perfect blueprint: here's how!

Download examples of methods

Video tutorials

In our video tutorials you will find inspiration and guidance on transcription and qualitative text analysis.

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Support for teaching

Free licenses are available for courses, a quota for automatic transcription and sample material free of charge

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USB footswitch

The matching USB footswitch for f4 - Facilitates manual transcription or correction

Press to play, release to pause and rewind briefly
For Mac, Windows and Linux
Small, light and mobile

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