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GoTranscript says an audio minute is the length of the file, not the time it takes to transcribe it, so its pay is set by file length.

Checked against its source on October 17, 2026

In the source's own words

“Audio minute means the length of the file, not the time it takes to transcribe.”

Transcription Jobs Available Worldwide: GoTranscript, GoTranscript, 2026, Earnings FAQ.

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What it measures
GoTranscript pays per audio or video minute for completed files. The company's FAQ uses this definition when it explains earnings.
What it does not show
A definition from the company. It explains the basis of pay, not how long any file takes a given typist to finish.

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GoTranscript pays by file length, not by work time | Yap