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# Prepare Research Data

Get your data ready for analysis — transcribe recordings, translate files into the language you work in, and turn images of pages into text.

Recordings, foreign-language files, and pictures of pages need one quick step before analysis. This section covers all three:

* [Transcribe Audio & Video](/ailyze-docs/prepare-research-data/transcribe-audio-and-video.md) — turn recordings into accurate, editable transcripts.
* [Translate Files](/ailyze-docs/prepare-research-data/translate-files.md) — translate documents, spreadsheets, and slides while keeping their formatting.
* [Convert Images & PDFs to Text](/ailyze-docs/prepare-research-data/convert-images-and-pdfs-to-text.md) — turn scans, photos, and PDFs of pages into editable text you can analyze.