Generate a video transcript in seconds with industry-leading AI transcription that includes speaker labels, time codes, and even chapters. Descript's free video transcript generator is perfect for marketing videos, podcasts, YouTube videos, subtitles, and more.
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Upload a video to generate a transcript
Create a new project in Descript and upload the video files you want to transcribe by dragging and dropping them into the editor. You’ll be prompted to choose a transcription language. If there are multiple voices, you'll be asked to identify the number of speakers, as well as their names and voices so Descript can automatically label them for you within the video transcript.
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Edit and customize your transcript
By default, deleting or editing the text in your transcript will edit your video too. So you'll want to enter Correct mode by highlighting and right-clicking on the text you want to correct. This lets you correct the text or all instances of a transcription error while keeping the text and audio in sync. Alternatively, you can use Write mode (CMD+E or CTRL+E) to freely edit the transcript as you would a doc.
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Export your transcript
When you're happy with your transcript, export it by going to Publish; Export Transcript. Choose your preferred format: Microsoft Word (.docx), HTML (.html), Markdown (.md), Plain text (.txt), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Then customize the settings for speaker labels, timecodes, and chapter markers. Finally, click export to download the transcription file or copy the transcript to your clipboard
Up to 95% accurate transcription in 22+ languages
Get industry-leading AI transcription in multiple languages, including English, French, Dutch, Italian, and more. Get better results over time as you add uncommon or difficult words to the transcription glossary so they get transcribed correctly every time.
Auto-assign speakers & remove filler words
Save a boatload of time on manual transcription editing. Speaker Detective detects and adds speaker labels to your transcript so you don’t have to. Plus, potential transcription errors and filler words like 'uh', 'um', or 'you know' are automatically flagged so you can remove or fix them in one click.
A unique transcript editor with built-in AI
Unlike other transcript generators, Descript is packed with AI features that unlock new workflows made for video creators. Built-in AI Actions help you do more with your transcript, like add chapter titles, or generate a YouTube video description, summary, or blog post.
With an automatic video-to-text converter, AI support, and collaboration features, Descript isn’t your average video transcription software.
Video editing
Edit videos and generate accurate transcripts in one editor to produce all your social media content, educational videos, or podcasts.
Text-to-speech
In the same editor that generates your transcript, you can write a script and generate realistic AI speech from a stock voice or your own voice clone.
Publishing
Share your videos with a Descript web link that includes a fully-featured video player with a searchable transcript.
Captions & subtitles
Turn your video transcript into subtitles and captions that remain synced even as you cut or edit.
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