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What is transcription?
Short answer
Transcription is the conversion of spoken audio into written text. Automatic systems do this with speech recognition and produce text with timing, which captions and text-based editing use. Accuracy depends on audio quality, accents, vocabulary and background noise, so always proofread names and jargon.
How is transcription used in editing?
Editors use transcripts to caption, search and cut video. See how to proofread AI captions.
What mistakes do people make?
- Trusting output without review
- Recording in noise
- Ignoring names and acronyms
How do skills use it?
SkilledCut skills take the words from your clip to caption and place key words. For example, Explainer follows your voice word by word.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is it?
It varies with audio.
Does it support all languages?
Language support depends on the tool, so check which languages and accents it handles before relying on it.
Can I edit a transcript?
Yes. You can correct the text, then the timing is re-aligned, which is how text-based editors and captions stay accurate.
Is a transcript the same as captions?
Captions add timing and style.
Skills mentioned on this page
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