Transcription Services California's Busiest Industries Trust

California runs on communication. Courtrooms, hospitals, universities, boardrooms, production sets — they all generate audio and video that need to be accurate, accessible, and usable.

Whether you need a deposition transcribed in Los Angeles or closed captioning services for your content in San Francisco, Rev's transcription services in California are built to deliver — fast, accurate, and at scale.

Rev Services For California Residents

Rev offers a full suite of AI and speech-to-text services designed to meet California demands head-on — from human transcription for high-stakes legal proceedings to AI-powered captions for production crews.

Human + AI Transcription

Speed and accuracy don't have to be a tradeoff. Rev offers both AI transcription and human transcription, so you can match the right solution to the job. AI transcription delivers results in minutes with 96%+ accuracy. Need it verified for court or compliance purposes?
Our human options bring that up to 99%+. California is home to some of the busiest legal and media markets in the world. Rev has processed over 18 billion words and 7 million hours of audio since 2010 — so whether you're handling a high-volume discovery case in LA or a podcast in Santa Barbara, you'll get a transcript you can actually use.
Cost: $0.25/min for AI transcription, $1.99/min for human transcription, with subscription plans starting at $25.49/month.

Human + AI Captions

Video without captions is leaving people behind — and in California, it may also leave you out of compliance.

Rev's closed captioning services in California cover everything from short-form social content to full-length corporate training videos. AI captions are ready almost instantly. Human-generated captions meet the accuracy standards required for broadcast, legal, and educational content.
Cost: $0.25/min for AI captions, $1.99/min for human captions, with subscription plans starting at $25.49/month.

Global Subtitles

California does business with the world. Your content should too. Rev's subtitle services cover 17 languages, so you can localize your videos for international audiences without juggling multiple vendors. Subtitles are synced, accurate, and formatted for immediate use on any platform.

For companies headquartered in Silicon Valley or studios distributing out of Hollywood, global subtitles aren't a nice-to-have — they're a necessity to grow.
Cost: $0.25/min for AI captions, $1.99/min for human captions, with subscription plans starting at $25.49/month.

We Service All Cities In California

Rev serves the entire state of California. No matter where you're located, you get access to the same fast turnaround and industry-leading accuracy. This includes:
Anaheim
Antioch
Arden-Arcade
Bakersfield
Berkeley
Burbank City
Carlsbad
Carson
Chico
Chino
Chula Vista
Citrus Heights
Clovis
Compton
Concord
Corona
Costa Mesa
Daly City
Downey
East Los Angeles
El Cajon
El Monte
Elk Grove
Escondido
Fairfield
Fontana
Fremont
Fresno
Fullerton
Garden Grove
Glendale
Hayward
Hemet
Hesperia
Huntington Beach
Indio
Inglewood
Irvine
Jurupa Valley
Lake Forest
Lancaster
Livermore
Long Beach
Manteca
Menifee
Merced
Mission Viejo
Modesto
Moreno Valley
Murrieta
Norwalk
Oakland
Oceanside
Ontario
Orange
Oxnard
Palmdale
Pasadena
Pomona
Rancho Cucamonga
Redding
Rialto
Richmond
Riverside
Roseville
Sacramento
Salinas
San Bernardino
San Buenaventura (Ventura)
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose
San Leandro
San Marcos
San Mateo
San Ramon
Santa Ana
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santa Clarita
Santa Maria
Santa Monica
Santa Rosa
Simi Valley
South Gate
Stockton
Sunnyvale
Temecula
Thousand Oaks
Torrance
Tracy
Vacaville
Vallejo
Victorville
Visalia
Vista
West Covina
Westminster
Whittier
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Don't see your city? You're still covered. Rev's platform is available in all 482+ cities in California.

How Californians Use Rev

Rev isn't a one-size-fits-all tool. Californians use it across industries for different reasons — but the common thread? Accuracy you can rely on. One Californian on G2 put it this way:
"Living in Southern California, we have way to much commuting time, which is typically unproductive. I now use that time to record longer emails that might take me hours to write, but only minutes to record.”
Here's how different industries across the state are putting Rev to work.

Legal Transcription + Evidence Analysis

California's courts and their entire legal systems are busy. Law enforcement and court reporter shortages across the state have made it harder than ever to get justice — and that's a real problem when cases are on the line.
“The current national police staffing crisis is driven by burnout, liability exposure, public scrutiny, cost-of-living pressures, and a shrinking applicant pool. In states like California, these challenges are amplified by early retirements and increasing operational demands,” explains Andrew Garcia, Detective and Technology Advisor at Syndicus USA."Rev has completely changed how we handle transcription at the firm. The accuracy is there, the turnaround is fast, and the platform just works."
Rev gives law firms and police stations reliable assistance. Transcripts are timestamped, speaker-attributed, and ready to search with our multi-file analysis feature. Every insight links back to source material with verifiable citations, so what you file holds up. Rev is SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA*, and CJIS-compliant, meaning your case files stay protected, and attorney-client privilege is maintained.

*HIPAA is available on Unlimited plans only.

Medical Transcription

Accurate medical records aren't optional — they're the gold standard of patient care. California's healthcare system ranks 7th best in the country, with hundreds of hospitals, clinics, and research institutions that generate recorded audio every day. 

Rev helps medical teams convert that audio into structured, searchable records without sacrificing accuracy. And with both AI and human transcription options, you can choose the right level of review for your needs.

Business Transcription

Rev helps California businesses unlock the value of their meetings by turning recorded audio into searchable, shareable text. Transcribe everything from board meetings to customer research sessions. With cost-effective AI transcription available in minutes, there's no waiting around for someone to manually type notes.

For companies scaling fast (what business in Cali isn’t?), Rev's platform keeps documentation moving at the speed of Silicon Valley.

Education + Research Transcription

California is home to the UC and CSU systems, and hundreds of community colleges, all with hours of data to sift through.

Rev helps academics and researchers convert hours of interview data, focus groups, and recorded observations into clean, searchable transcripts. Every quote can be traced back to its source, keeping research integrity intact. And for institutions, our captioning and subtitle services make sure content reaches everyone.

California Laws You Should Know

California has some of the strongest accessibility, privacy, and workplace laws in the country. If you're using transcription, captioning, or subtitling services, here's what applies to you:

Unruh Civil Rights Act & ADA Compliance

All California businesses are required to make content accessible to people with disabilities, which includes everything from their website to their internal educational resources.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Any recorded audio or transcribed content that contains personally identifiable information is subject to CCPA regulations, which give consumers more control over how their personal data is used.

California Two-Party Consent Law (Penal Code 632)

California requires all parties to consent to being recorded. This applies to recording phone calls, meetings, and in-person conversations.

AB 1825/SB 1343 Training Records

California businesses with more than five employees are required to document sexual harassment training and store records for at least three years.

Court-Filed Transcripts

Transcripts submitted in California courts must meet specific formatting and accuracy standards, such as Rule 5.532.

Note: This is not legal advice. Consult your legal team for guidance specific to your use case.

Check Out What Our Customers Have To Say About Us

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“I appreciate how easy it is to break down videos, the helpful summaries provided, and the speed at which videos are processed.”
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“I”m a criminal defense attorney. Going through evidence is a big part of my job. When the DA provides me with Body Worn Camera footage from the police I can upload that into Rev and get a transcript in minutes. I can then have a conversation with Rev about the transcript. It has cut down on my processing time immensely. I can that time elsewhere, whether it be for other work projects or personal things.”
-Brian A.
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-Brian A.
Attorney
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“Rev has substantially reduced my time in evaluating cases and preparing for trial. Being able to have time stamped videos in minutes that are accurate and not have to spend 3 hours doing it myself is a game changer. Also, the Insights are extremely helpful to summarize the case evidence for the client and just copy and paste to them. Every attorney NEEDS this!!!
-Amanda W.
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“Ease of use, new Beta "Rev Insights" amazing I spent a whole day at a Government forum on Water Regulation Failures Impacting River Systems, the insight Rev provided was exemplary. Customer support in the early learning curve was out of this World with around the World call centres, from here in Australia, I was lucky enough to get an amazing man from South Africa and the follow up email, was my Bible till I learnt the ropes”
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“Rev is user friendly and generates accurate information. The transcription is quick and easy and allows for unlimited transcriptions.”
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Law Enforcement
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Law Enforcement
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“I work as a paralegal and the Rev AI transcription feature has been SUCH a huge time saver. The transcripts make it easy for me to run keyword searches to find the documents I should focus on without billing for useless hours. I have recommended Rev to several colleagues and will absolutely continue to use it in the future. I've also had the opportunity to provide input to the Rev team who seem genuinely invested in creating and maintaining helpful products.”
-Megan W.
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-Megan W.
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Ease of use, and the alternative summaries I can have it run from my transcript. It helps me recall the conversation, the action that I need to take or directives I need to give to others, it can provide me with key points I need to use on direct examination of witnesses and cross examination of witnesses. it also allows me to get assistants up to speed on something I've covered with a client.
-Shelly T.
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-Shelly T.
Attorney
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“I have to watch hours of police body cam for my job. The transcription software can help to drastically reduce the amount of time sifting for the "needle in the haystack."
-Anonymous
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“Rev gives accurate transcriptions in a very quick amount of time. We use it almost daily at our firm.”
-Lillian W.
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Intake Paralegal
-Lillian W.
Intake Paralegal
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“Speedy, easy, very intuitive, lots of features”
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Mid-Size Law Firm
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“REV is incredibly easy to use and offers excellent customer service. The platform is user-friendly, and any time I’ve needed help, their team has been responsive and supportive. Highly recommend!”
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“Rev removes a solid 50 hours of work for us here at our Forensic Psychology Office. We utilize it for our dictations and for sending off to our typist. We typically dictate reports and then our typist would attempt to write it out, but with Rev the work load is reduced significantly. It has helped tremendously with various lawyers, courts, and judges who request immediate reports and now we are able to confidently provide these reports in a much more efficacious and timely manner”
-John C.
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Psychologist
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“It is easy to log into the website and navigation is a breeze. Upload of documents is easy and the processing for a transcript is flawless and fast.”
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