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f4 v2025.2

Software for automatic & manual transcription and qualitative analysis

The f4 software is the all-in-one solution for automatic transcription, correction, manual transcription and qualitative data analysis with codes, memos, comments and much more.

System Requirements macOS: Version 12 or later, Windows: Version 10 or later Linux: Provided as an untested version without official support. Important: Before purchasing, please verify your processor type. Windows systems with ARM processors (e.g., Microsoft Surface Pro X, Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge) cannot be licensed. While the demo version can be installed, full use is not possible.

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Innovations

New: f4 now combines f4x, f4transcript and f4analysis in one interface.
Without a license, f4 starts as a demo.
Functions are restricted in the demo. (10 texts, 10 codes, 5 minutes playback)
Every newly registered f4 account receives 15 minutes of automatic transcription free of charge.
Demo projects can be seamlessly edited with a purchased license.

Web app for automatic transcription

You just want to automatically generate a text from an audio and video file without using correction and analysis features? Then web access is just right for you.

60% faster (for German-language interviews)
More precise recognition & person differentiation
Exclusively on our own servers in Germany
GDPR compliant and encrypted
48 languages, for all common audio and video formats
Test for 15 minutes without obligation
No subscription, no payment details required

f4transcript & f4analysis

Old versions

Can be learned in just a few minutes

Free online training for text analysis

In our online training courses, we show you how to go from text to results report in 45 minutes. From importing the texts to creating memos and comments, coding, differentiating and summarizing, to exporting for the results report. You can also find out about other functions here.

No online training courses are currently planned.

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.

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Practice book

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

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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!

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Video tutorials

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

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