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Transcribe audio from a video file using Speech-to-Text

This tutorial shows how to transcribe the audio track from a video file using Speech-to-Text.

Audio files can come from many different sources. Audio data can come from a phone (like voicemail) or the soundtrack included in a video file.

Speech-to-Text can use one of several machine learning models to transcribe your audio file, to best match the original source of the audio. You can get better results from your speech transcription by specifying the source of the original audio. This allows Speech-to-Text to process your audio files using a machine learning model trained for data similar to your audio file.

In this document, you use the following billable components of Google Cloud:

• Speech-to-Text

To generate a cost estimate based on your projected usage, use the pricing calculator . New Google Cloud users might be eligible for a free trial .

Before you begin

This tutorial has several prerequisites:

• You've set up a Speech-to-Text project in the Google Cloud console.
• You've set up your environment using Application Default Credentials in the Google Cloud console.
• You have set up the development environment for your chosen programming language.
• You've installed the Google Cloud Client Library for your chosen programming language.

Prepare the audio data

Before you can transcribe audio from a video, you must extract the data from the video file. After you've extracted the audio data, you must store it in a Cloud Storage bucket or convert it to base64-encoding.

Extract the audio data

You can use any file conversion tool that handles audio and video files, such as FFmpeg .

Use the code snippet below to convert a video file to an audio file using ffmpeg .

Store or convert the audio data

You can transcribe an audio file stored on your local machine or in a Cloud Storage bucket .

Use the following command to upload your audio file to an existing Cloud Storage bucket using the gsutil tool .

If you use a local file and plan to send a request using the curl tool from the command line, you must convert the audio file to base64-encoded data first.

Use the following command to convert an audio file to a text file.

Send a transcription request

Use the following code to send a transcription request to Speech-to-Text.

Local file request

Refer to the speech:recognize API endpoint for complete details.

To perform synchronous speech recognition, make a POST request and provide the appropriate request body. The following shows an example of a POST request using curl . The example uses the Google Cloud CLI to generate an access token. For instructions on installing the gcloud CLI, see the quickstart .

See the RecognitionConfig reference documentation for more information on configuring the request body.

If the request is successful, the server returns a 200 OK HTTP status code and the response in JSON format:

To learn how to install and use the client library for Speech-to-Text, see Speech-to-Text client libraries . For more information, see the Speech-to-Text Go API reference documentation .

To authenticate to Speech-to-Text, set up Application Default Credentials. For more information, see Set up authentication for a local development environment .

To learn how to install and use the client library for Speech-to-Text, see Speech-to-Text client libraries . For more information, see the Speech-to-Text Java API reference documentation .

To learn how to install and use the client library for Speech-to-Text, see Speech-to-Text client libraries . For more information, see the Speech-to-Text Node.js API reference documentation .

To learn how to install and use the client library for Speech-to-Text, see Speech-to-Text client libraries . For more information, see the Speech-to-Text Python API reference documentation .

Additional languages

C# : Please follow the C# setup instructions on the client libraries page and then visit the Speech-to-Text reference documentation for .NET.

PHP : Please follow the PHP setup instructions on the client libraries page and then visit the Speech-to-Text reference documentation for PHP.

Ruby : Please follow the Ruby setup instructions on the client libraries page and then visit the Speech-to-Text reference documentation for Ruby.

Remote file request

To avoid incurring charges to your Google Cloud account for the resources used in this tutorial, either delete the project that contains the resources, or keep the project and delete the individual resources.

Delete the project

The easiest way to eliminate billing is to delete the project that you created for the tutorial.

Go to Manage resources

• In the project list, select the project that you want to delete, and then click Delete .
• In the dialog, type the project ID, and then click Shut down to delete the project.

Delete instances

Go to VM instances

• Select the checkbox for the instance that you want to delete.
• To delete the instance, click more_vert More actions , click Delete , and then follow the instructions.

Delete firewall rules for the default network

Go to Firewall

• Select the checkbox for the firewall rule that you want to delete.
• To delete the firewall rule, click delete Delete .

What's next

• Learn how to get timestamps for audio.
• Identify different speakers in an audio file.

Try it for yourself

If you're new to Google Cloud, create an account to evaluate how Speech-to-Text performs in real-world scenarios. New customers also get $300 in free credits to run, test, and deploy workloads.

Except as otherwise noted, the content of this page is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License , and code samples are licensed under the Apache 2.0 License . For details, see the Google Developers Site Policies . Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

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Privacy policy.

We at Speechnotes, Speechlogger, TextHear, Speechkeys value your privacy, and that's why we do not store anything you say or type or in fact any other data about you - unless it is solely needed for the purpose of your operation. We don't share it with 3rd parties, other than Google / Microsoft for the speech-to-text engine.

Privacy - how are the recordings and results handled?

- transcription service.

Our transcription service is probably the most private and secure transcription service available.

• HIPAA compliant.
• No human in the loop. No passing your recording between PCs, emails, employees, etc.
• Secure encrypted communications (https) with and between our servers.
• Recordings are automatically deleted from our servers as soon as the transcription is done.
• Our contract with Google / Microsoft (our speech engines providers) prohibits them from keeping any audio or results.
• Transcription results are securely kept on our secure database. Only you have access to them - only if you sign in (or provide your secret credentials through the API)
• You may choose to delete the transcription results - once you do - no copy remains on our servers.

- Dictation notepad & extension

For dictation, the recording & recognition - is delegated to and done by the browser (Chrome / Edge) or operating system (Android). So, we never even have access to the recorded audio, and Edge's / Chrome's / Android's (depending the one you use) privacy policy apply here.

The results of the dictation are saved locally on your machine - via the browser's / app's local storage. It never gets to our servers. So, as long as your device is private - your notes are private.

Payments method privacy

The whole payments process is delegated to PayPal / Stripe / Google Pay / Play Store / App Store and secured by these providers. We never receive any of your credit card information.

More generic notes regarding our site, cookies, analytics, ads, etc.

• We may use Google Analytics on our site - which is a generic tool to track usage statistics.
• We use cookies - which means we save data on your browser to send to our servers when needed. This is used for instance to sign you in, and then keep you signed in.
• For the dictation tool - we use your browser's local storage to store your notes, so you can access them later.
• Non premium dictation tool serves ads by Google. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings . Alternatively, users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting https://youradchoices.com/
• In case you would like to upload files to Google Drive directly from Speechnotes - we'll ask for your permission to do so. We will use that permission for that purpose only - syncing your speech-notes to your Google Drive, per your request.

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How To Transcribe Audio To Text (UPDATED Video Transcription Tutorial!)

Today we’re going to share how to convert audio to text. 

There are lots of benefits of transcribing your audio or video content . It’s a great way to make your content more accessible and to repurpose YouTube videos or podcasts. 

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There’s also lots of different ways you can automatically transcribe your content. You can use voice to text converters, live transcribe apps and other free transcription software, all with different levels of accuracy and pricing. 

In this guide, we’ll share the top transcription tools that we recommend with options for different budgets and use cases! Whether you want to convert speech to text, video to text or audio to text, one of these transcription tools will do it for you. 

Here’s what we’ll cover: 

• Live Transcribe Tools
• Video & Audio To Text Tools 

The Most Accurate Transcription Tool

Let’s dive in. 

Live Transcribe Tools 

These are free, built-in tools that you likely already have access to on your computer and phone. You can use these to automatically transcribe your speech to text. If you’re looking for free transcription software, there are some great options here. 

Windows Built-In Live Transcribe Tool

All you need to do is hit the Windows button and H on the keyboard. This will open up voice typing. You can turn it on in any text box, document or writing app. Then just start talking and it will automatically transcribe your voice in that application. 

It does a pretty good job. This tool recently had an overhaul on Windows and now it’s definitely usable. 

Punctuation and paragraph control are supported so you can say things like ‘period’, ‘full stop’ and ‘new paragraph’ to automatically add those in. 

Press Windows and H on the keyboard, then open a document and start speaking

Mac Built-In Live Transcribe Tool

The feature is almost identical on Mac. It’s called Apple Dictation. You just need to enable it first by going to Settings → System Preferences → Keyboard → Dictation . Next to Dictation , hit On to enable it. 

The default keyboard shortcut for Apple Dictation is to hit Control on the keyboard twice. However this is customizable, so you can change the shortcut in the Settings tab. 

Just like on Windows, open up any kind of text document, hit the shortcut and start speaking. It will automatically transcribe what you’re saying. Punctuation and paragraph control are supported here as well. 

Make sure you enable dictation in Settings and then hit Control twice to open the tool

iPhone & Android Built-In Live Transcribe Tool

Whether you’re on iOS or Android, the process is exactly the same. Open up any document or text fill area where you have the ability to type. 

You’ll see a Microphone icon on the bottom of the keyboard. This will enable voice typing. Just press the icon and then when you start talking it will type out the text automatically. 

All of these options are now really accurate and work well. Not long ago, these types of built-in tools weren’t very accurate. So it’s awesome to see there’s been improvements. 

Tap the Dictation icon on the keyboard and then begin talking 

Google & Microsoft Live Transcribe Tool

This dictation functionality is also built into Google Docs and Microsoft Word. 

In a Microsoft Word document, make sure you’re on the Home tab and then click the Microphone icon in the top right. This is the dictation tool. You can turn your microphone on or off to start and stop the dictation. 

You can enable dictation in Microsoft Word by clicking the Microphone icon

In Google Docs, go to Tools in the top menu and select Voice Typing . A microphone will pop up somewhere on your screen.

Simply press that microphone to start and stop dictation. This works really well. In our experience the text comes up faster than in Microsoft Word and it’s a bit more accurate too. 

Again, these are great simple tools that you most likely already have access to. 

We’ve found Google Docs to be a slightly more accurate transcribe tool than Microsoft Word

Dictation.io

Another great and free service is Dictation.io . There’s no software to download or install, it’s literally just a website that you can go to in a Google Chrome browser. 

Dictation.io is another great free dictation tool but it only works in a Chrome browser

It’s a really simple tool that uses Google speech recognition technology to create very accurate transcriptions of what you’re saying. 

This should be almost identical to what you’d find using Google Docs because the speech recognition technology is the same. 

There are lots of different supported languages you can choose from inside Dictation.io

When you head to the website, go to Launch Dictation and you’ll be taken to a document-type layout. You can specify your language (there are tons of different supported languages) and then press Start.

You’ll need to allow access to your microphone. Then begin talking and it will transcribe audio automatically. You can download the text file or just copy and paste. It’s fast, accurate and free! 

Check out the different voice controls you can use while dictating in Dictation.io

PRO TIP: If you go to the Dictation.io homepage and go to Voice Commands you’ll see a massive list of all the different speech recognition commands you’ve got access to inside this tool. 

If you’re looking for something with more features and more tools but you still want the ability to live transcribe – a great choice could be Otter . 

This is so much more than just an audio to text tool. It’s also a meeting management and booking system as well. 

Otter is a great tool for transcribing meetings as it can detect multiple voices

It can automatically transcribe speech from multiple people in real time and it will automatically detect the different people speaking. 

This makes it an amazing option for businesses or anyone looking to automatically transcribe their meetings.  

Otter is also a meeting management and booking system

Once you’ve created an account and logged in, go to the top right corner and select Record. Again, you just need to allow access for your microphone and it will begin automatically transcribing as soon as it detects someone speaking. 

You’ll see straight away that the accuracy is great and it’s super fast – it’s an all round very effective platform. 

This AI transcription software is super fast and accurate

This is a tool Justin regularly uses when he’s creating videos. It means he doesn’t need to remember what he’s said, he can just glance back at Otter and know exactly where he left off. 

Especially if he’s made a mistake, this allows him to quickly work out where he needs to pick back up from. 

Otter Pricing

The live transcribe functionality is available on their Basic plan – it’s awesome that you have access to this for free!

If you want to access more advanced features such as the booking system and the ability to transcribe video and audio files, you’ll need to jump on one of their paid plans. 

There’s a free plan available but for more advanced features you’ll need to jump on a paid plan

Video & Audio To Text Tools

We’ve just covered the top options for transcribing speech to text live. But what if you’ve already got video or audio files that you want to transcribe? These are the best transcription services we recommend.

Temi is an awesome and fast AI based transcription service. It’s another tool that we’ve used a lot.

Temi is a great option for super quick text transcription

The website says their average turnaround time is five to ten minutes but in our experience we’d usually get the transcription back in less than five minutes! 

Another great feature of Temi is that you can transcribe your content in bulk. You don’t need to do it one file at a time. 

You can upload files directly or paste the URL of public content

Just go up the top to New Order and then you can drag and drop your files onto the screen. Alternatively you can also copy and paste your URLs for any video or audio files that are public online. 

Then it will go ahead and create an automatic transcription of the video or audio file.

Go to View Transcript to see the finished product. It displays the video preview and highlights the text in real time as the video plays. 

Any words the AI feature isn’t certain about will be highlighted in orange

Because this is done by AI, there are inevitably some words it won’t be sure about. Temi highlights these words in orange so you can easily review them and make any changes to the text before you save out the transcription files. 

Another awesome feature in Temi is that you can remove filler words. All you need to do is tick a box and all ‘ums’ and ‘ers’ will be removed. 

Temi Pricing

Temi is a pay-as-you-go service that costs 25 cents per minute. There are no monthly subscription fees or lock in contracts like with a lot of other similar tools. You just pre-pay your credit and can begin transcribing.

Simply pre-purchase some credit and then you’re good to go

We’re massive fans of this option. It’s so much more than just a video to text tool. Descript is a full end to end editing system for podcasts, videos and screen recordings. 

Descript is a super powerful tool that has awesome AI transcribe features

To start transcribing you’ll need to sign up for a Descript account, download and install the software onto your computer. It works on both Mac and Windows. 

Then start a new project and drag your audio or video files into the Descript window.

It will complete the transcription in just a few minutes. You’ll see a preview of your video on the right and an editing timeline with the audio wavelengths along the bottom. 

The transcription will appear next to a preview of your video & there’s an editing timeline below

One of the most powerful things about Descript is that once the file has been transcribed, you can edit your video or audio file just as if it was a Word or Google doc. You just need to copy and paste the text to move it around. 

PRO TIP: If you want to learn more about Descript, check out our Complete Descript Tutorial . 

Simple select the text and copy & paste it to a new location to move the video content

Descript Pricing 

There’s a free option which gives you access to three hours of transcribing as well as audio and video editing.

If you want to unlock all the advanced features, you’ll want to jump on one of the paid plans which start at $12 when paying annually. 

There are both free and paid plans available inside Descript 

Built-In Video Editing Software Transcription

Now there’s one other AI option we want to cover. There are a lot of video editing tools that are starting to bring transcription tools into their applications too. This is something that Adobe added to Premiere Pro not too long ago. 

Depending on your workflow and how you specifically want to convert your video or audio recording into a text transcription, you might find that your video editing software already has this functionality built-in. 

Check your editing software to see if it has a built-in transcription service

To find out, just do a quick Google search with ‘*your editing tool* transcribe’ and see what comes up. 

All the options we’ve covered so far have been AI transcribing tools. This means they have a maximum accuracy of around 85 to 90% depending on the platform. 

If you’re looking for a tool with a higher level of accuracy, you can’t go past Rev . This is another tool we’re huge fans of. It offers 99% accuracy! 

Rev is an awesome transcribing tool, especially if you want a higher level of accuracy

We’ve been using Rev to transcribe our YouTube videos for years. The reason we’re such big fans of Rev is because of how accurate it is.

This accuracy is achieved because real people do the transcribing for you. It’s not an AI option. 

Once logged in, go to the top right corner and select Place New Order . You can choose from transcription, automated transcription, captions or subtitles. 

You can choose from a variety of formats that you want to download the text file in 

Just like Temi you can upload the file directly to the platform or you can paste the URL of a public video.

There’s also the option to pay a bit more to rush your order if you need the transcription back quickly. 

Another thing we love about Rev is that it has direct integration with YouTube.

This means once you link your YouTube channel, you can pull videos directly from your channel and Rev will automatically add the transcription file back up to YouTube.

Rev is a great option to add subtitles to YouTube – it automatically adds the subtitle file

So there’s very minimal work you need to do to get accurate captions on your YouTube videos.

This is awesome because adding accurate captions to your videos helps YouTube understand your content better. In turn, this can help your content rank on the platform.

But it also helps people watch and consume your content if they’ve got captions enabled. 

This is something we do for every single one of our YouTube videos.  

There are tons of great features inside Rev such as the ability to translate subtitles

Rev has a ton of other impressive features. For example, it can translate a video or audio file to other languages and there’s a direct integration with Zoom for live audio transcribing your Zoom calls. 

Rev Pricing 

If you want to access the highest level of accuracy, Rev costs $1.50 per minute. There’s also an AI option which is 25 cents per minute (the same as Temi).

There are different Rev pricing options depending on the level of accuracy you require

So if you want to transcribe audio files or video files, you’ve got some great options to choose from.

In this guide we covered the top methods for converting video, audio or speech to text right now.

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Flixier can do a lot more than just generate subtitles and transcripts! Our powerful online video editor can also be used to cut, crop or add images and professionally animated graphics to your videos. It also features plenty of audio editing features like gain control or a custom equalizer to help you bring out the best parts of your voice and content.

How to convert audio to text:

To start converting your audio to text with Flixier, just click the Transcribe or Get Started buttons above. Then, drag your audio (or video!) files over to the browser window or press the “click to upload” butto

After the file has uploaded just click the “Generate” button, your file will be processed and the transcription will show up on the left side of the screen. If needed you can also make changes to the text before you download it.

To download your audio transcript just click the Download button on the lower left part of the screen. You can choose between downloading a text file or subtitle file from the dropdown above the download button.

Why use Flixier to transcribe audio to text:

Transcribe audio fast.

Our online audio to text converter only takes a couple of minutes to work, making it a lot faster than manual transcription or traditional apps that need to be downloaded and installed.

Generate transcripts and subtitles

Flixier lets you save your audio transcript in a variety of formats, including more than five different types of subtitle file, making it a great way to generate perfectly synchronized subtitles for your videos.

Convert audio to text anywhere

Since Flixier is browser based, it will run smoothly on any device, be it a Mac, a Windows laptop or even a Chromebook. 

Transcribe audio to text for free

Our automatic audio transcription feature, as well as the rest of our video editing options is available to free accounts as well, so you can experience the power of cloud video editing without paying a cent and decide if it’s good for you. 

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Frequently asked questions.

Yes, Flixier lets you save your audio to text transcriptions as text files easily with the click of one button!

Yes, you can use Flixier to transcribe up to 5 minutes of audio for free every month.

Yes, you can use Flixier to transcribe up to 5 minutes of audio for free every month. 

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YouTube Transcript Generator

Choose any YouTube video and receive the transcript within seconds.

*No credit card or account required

How to transcribe YouTube videos?

Upload to transcribe now.

Upload a Youtube video to see Maestra's Youtube transcript generator in action. Alternatively, you can connect your Youtube account to your Maestra account and choose from the videos in your Youtube channel to start the upload.

Automatic Youtube Video Transcription

Once you have uploaded the file to the Youtube transcript generator, the transcription will automatically begin and the open transcript will be ready within minutes.

Edit and Export

Maestra users can edit Youtube video transcripts to polish the text before adding them to their Youtube videos as subtitles or otherwise. Or, you can export the transcript in text form and.

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Why Use Maestra's YouTube Video Transcript Generator?

Easily add captions to videos.

Meastra’s Youtube transcript generator can be used to add subtitles to YouTube videos directly from Maestra. Subtitles or captions can help viewers watch your videos in loud and distracting environments and provide better clarity and comprehension.

Improve SERP Rankings

Transcribe videos with Maestra to improve the visibility of your content. Search engines like Google use crawler programs to sort and organize different kinds of content. Transcribing and captioning your videos can allow these programs to index your content, making it more likely to appear in search results and attract more viewers.

Transcribe and Translate Youtube Videos

Maestra can serve as a YouTube video translator, too. Easily generate transcripts of your videos in over fifty languages and upload them to YouTube alongside your video. Viewers will be able to choose their own language settings in accordance with their own needs and preferences.

Renew Old Content

YouTube allows you to upload captions to old videos you’ve already published. This means that with Maestra’s transcriber, past videos can gain new views and inspire greater popularity for your channel as a whole.

YouTube Integration

YouTube integration allows Maestra users to fetch content from their YouTube Channel without having to upload files one by one. Maestra serves as a localization station for YouTube Content Creators allowing them to store, proofread, edit and manage subtitles and audio tracks for their YouTube videos. Users can synchronize subtitles between their Maestra and YouTube accounts utilizing the YouTube insert caption API.

Transcribing YouTube videos opens up new possibilities and opportunities for creators

Drive viewership and engagement.

YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform in the world. Maestra’s YouTube video transcriber can help you reach a wider and more diverse audience, driving up views and increasing your popularity whether you’re a solo vlogger or a professional content creation team.

Improve Accessibility

Adding captions with Maestra’s YouTube video transcriber can allow those who are deaf or struggle with other hearing disabilities to watch and understand your content. Almost 10 million people suffer from these conditions in the U.S. alone, and captions can help content creators connect with and tap into this viewer base.

Improve Comprehension

Subtitles can help clarify difficult concepts and explain complex topics. Tutorials, documentaries, lectures, and other YouTube videos can all benefit from additional explanation. The better viewers can understand your content, the more they’ll watch and recommend it to others. Convert youtube videos to text with Maestra and obtain an accurate transcript. The transcript will improve the comprehension of your content, allowing consumers to read the parts they are unsure about.

Save Time and Energy

Transcribing manually is a slow and repetitive process which can take hours or days. Maestra’s automatic transcription tool allows you to obtain the full transcript of any YouTube video of any length in a fraction of the time. Transcribe automatically to receive accurate text transcriptions and use valuable time perfecting the transcript. A good transcript goes a long way if your goal is to make more people subscribe to your channel or take interest in your podcasts.

Industry-leading Speech Recognition

Save time and avoid the mistakes of manual transcription. Maestra’s cutting-edge speech-recognition algorithm can quickly and accurately analyze audio and produce an error-free transcription in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can i get a transcript of a youtube video.

Click the button above and receive the transcript of a Youtube within minutes. The first 1 minute of the video can be exported for free. No signup required.

How do I auto generate transcripts from YouTube?

Maestra users can auto generate transcripts from Youtube videos and use the transcriptions to gain more visibility and accessibility for their channels.

What is the best YouTube transcript generator?

Maestra's Youtube transcript generator is a fast and easy approach to generating transcripts of Youtube videos. The process is online which eliminates unnecessary downloads and ensure that every file is saved in Maestra's cloud. Click the button at the top of the page to start generating Youtube video transcripts!

Can I download YouTube transcript as text?

Yes, if you transcribe Youtube videos with Maestra's Youtube transcript generator, you can download Youtube transcripts as text.

How do I transcribe a YouTube video into text for free?

Click the button at the top of the page and start transcribing Youtube videos for free without needing an account. Maestra offers a minute of the transcription to be exported for free. To further benefit from Maestra's tools, check out our pricing .

In Addition to Transcribing YouTube Videos

Easily edit your captions.

With Maestra’s caption editor you can easily make changes to your automatically transcribed YouTube videos

• Export as MP4 video with custom caption styling!
• Export in SubRip (.srt), WebVTT (.vtt), Scenarist (.scc), Spruce (.stl), Cheetah (.cap), Avid DS (.txt), PDF, TXT
• Audio Transcript Synchronization
• Automatically Generated Timestamps

YouTube Transcription and Caption Customization

In addition to enabling transcribing your YouTube videos in a fast and easy way, Maestra also helps you edit your video by offering multiple fonts, sizes, and colors, as well as additional custom caption styling tools

Embeddable Player

Use Maestra’s embeddable player to share your videos with automatically generated captions, without having to download or export your video.

Click the icon to view automatically generated captions.

Maestra Teams

Create Team-based channels with view and edit level permissions for your entire team & company. Collaborate and edit shared files with your colleagues in real-time.

Virtual Collab Solutions

Video production is seldom a solo effort. To meet the needs of creative enterprises in an increasingly online world, Maestra offers virtual forums for communication and collaboration. Better teamwork means better content, and Maestra offers solutions to help creators be the best they can be.

Process is completely automated and secure. Check our security page for more!

Multi-Channel Uploading

Simple YouTube text transcription by pasting in a YouTube link or uploading from your device, Drive, Dropbox, or Instagram.

Cross Platform

Explore the full range of creative tools included in Maestra. Transcription, captioning, translation, dubbing, and more are all at your fingertips with our range of software tools and applications. Sign up for a free trial and see what Maestra can do for you

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The best thing about Maestra is how well it creates transcripts. It's so useful for me. It makes my day a lot easier.

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The best side of this product is auto subtitling. And most importantly, it supports multiple languages.

It is cloud-based. It allows to automatically transcribe, caption, and voiceover video and audio files to hundreds of languages. It helps to reach and educate people all around the globe.

Transcribe your recordings

Note:  This feature is currently available in Word for the web and Word for Windows.

The transcribe feature converts speech to a text transcript with each speaker individually separated. After your conversation, interview, or meeting, you can revisit parts of the recording by playing back the timestamped audio and edit the transcription to make corrections. You can save the full transcript as a Word document or insert snippets of it into existing documents.

You can transcribe speech in two ways: 

Record directly in Word

Upload an audio file

Record in word.

You can record directly in Word while taking notes in the canvas and then transcribe the recording.  Word transcribes in the background as you record; you won't see text on the page as you would when dictating. You'll see the transcript after you save and transcribe the recording.

Make sure you’re signed into Microsoft 365, using the new Microsoft Edge or Chrome.

Go to  Home  >  Dictate  > Transcribe .

If it’s your first time to transcribe, give the browser permission to use your mic. There might be a dialog that pops up in the browser or you may have to go to the browser settings. 

Be careful to set the correct microphone input on your device, otherwise results may be disappointing. For example, if your computer's microphone input is set to your headset mic based on the last time you used it, it won't work well for picking up an in-person meeting.

If you want to record and transcribe a virtual call, don't use your headset. That way, the recording can pick up the sound coming out of your device.

Wait for the pause icon to be outlined in blue and the timestamp to start incrementing to let you know that recording has begun.

Start talking or begin a conversation with another person. Speak clearly.

Leave the Transcribe pane open while recording.

When finished, select Save and transcribe now  to save your recording to OneDrive and start the transcription process.

Transcription may take a while depending on your internet speed. Keep the Transcribe  pane open while the transcription is being made. Feel free to do other work or switch browser tabs or applications and come back later.

Note:  The recordings will be stored in the Transcribed Files folder on OneDrive. You can delete them there. Learn more about privacy at Microsoft.

You can upload a pre-recorded audio file and then transcribe the recording. 

Make sure you’re signed into  Microsoft 365, using the new Microsoft Edge or Chrome.

Go to  Home  >  Dictate dropdown > Transcribe .

Choose an audio file from the file picker. Transcribe currently supports .wav, .mp4, .m4a, .mp3 formats. 

Transcription may take a while depending on your internet speed, up to about the length of the audio file. Be sure to keep the Transcribe  pane open while the transcription is happening, but feel free to do other work or switch browser tabs or applications and come back later.

Note:  Recordings are stored in the Transcribed Files folder on OneDrive. You can delete them there. Learn more about privacy at Microsoft.

Note:  Users with a Microsoft 365 subscription can transcribe a maximum of 300 minutes of uploaded audio per month.

Interact with the transcript

Your transcript is associated with the document it’s attached to until you remove it. If you close and reopen the pane or close and reopen the document, the transcript remains saved with the document.

You can interact with the transcript in a few different ways.

Access the audio file

Play back the audio

Use the controls at the top of the Transcribe pane to play back your audio. The relevant transcript section highlights as it plays.

Select the timestamp of any transcript section to play that portion of audio.

Change the playback speed up to 2x .

Relabel a speaker or edit a section

The transcription service identifies and separates different speakers and labels them "Speaker 1," "Speaker 2," etc. You can edit the speaker label and change all occurrences of it to something else. You can also edit the content of a section to correct any issues in transcription.

In the Transcribe pane, hover over a section you want to edit.

Add a transcript to the document

Unlike Dictate, Transcribe doesn't automatically add the audio to the document. Instead, from the Transcribe pane, you can add the entire transcript, or specific sections of it, to the document.

To delete the transcript or create a new one, select New transcription . You can only store one transcript per document; if you create a new transcript for the document, the current transcript will be deleted. However, any transcript sections you've added to the document remain in the document, but not in the Transcribe pane.

Rename a recorded audio file  

You can rename an audio file that has been recorded.

Go to the Transcribed Files folder in OneDrive, or at the top of the Transcribe pane, click the name of the recording. When the audio player interface appears, close it to return to the Transcribed Files folder.

Note:  TheTranscribed Files folder looks different depending on whether your OneDrive account is for a business or personal.

Close the Transcribe pane in Word and then reopen it to see the name update.

Share the transcript and recording

You can share the transcript with someone in two ways:

Select  Add all to document  to add the entire transcript to your document, then share the Word document as usual. The transcript will appear as regular text in the document and there will be a hyperlink to the audio file in the document.

Share the Word document as usual. The recipient can open the  Transcribe  pane to interact with the transcript. To protect your privacy, playback of the audio file is by default not available in the  Transcribe  pane for anyone that you share the Word document with.

You can also share the transcript and enable playback of the audio file in the Transcribe  pane:

On your version of the Word document, click the filename at the top of the  Transcribe  pane to go to where the audio file is saved in OneDrive.

The Transcribed Files folder in OneDrive opens.

Find your recording, then select Actions > Share   and add the email address of the person you want to share the recording with.

Share the Word document as usual.

The person that you shared both the Word document and audio file with will be able to open the Word document, open the  Transcribe  pane, and interact with both the transcript and audio file.

System requirements and language availability 

System requirements are:

Transcribe only works on the new Microsoft Edge and Chrome.

Transcribe requires an Internet connection.

Transcribe experience works with 80+ locales:

Arabic (Bahrain), modern standard

Arabic (Egypt)

Arabic (Iraq)

Arabic (Jordan)

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Arabic (Oman)

Arabic (Qatar)

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Arabic (Syria)

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Bulgarian (Bulgaria)

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Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified)

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English (Australia)

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Hungarian (Hungary)

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Italian (Italy)

Japanese (Japan)

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Latvian (Latvia)

Lithuanian (Lithuania)

Maltese (Malta)

Marathi (India)

Norwegian (Bokmål, Norway)

Polish (Poland)

Portuguese (Brazil)

Portuguese (Portugal)

Romanian (Romania)

Russian (Russia)

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Slovenian (Slovenia)

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Spanish (Spain)

Spanish (Uruguay)

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Tamil (India)

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Thai (Thailand)

Turkish (Turkey)

Note:  This feature is currently available only on the Windows platform in OneNote for Microsoft 365.

Voice and Ink are a powerful combination. Together for the first time in Office, transcription and ink  makes it easier than ever to take notes, focus on what’s important, and review your content later. With transcription on, you can record what you hear. You’re free to annotate, write notes, or highlight what’s important. When you’re ready to review, your ink will play back in lockstep with the recording. You can easily jump to a specific moment by tapping on any annotation to recall more context. 

Note:  Transcribe is not available for GCC/GCC-H/DoD customers.

You can transcribe speech in two ways:  

Record directly in OneNote.

Upload an audio file.

Note:  When you play back the audio, you can see the ink strokes that you made during the recording.

Record in OneNote

You can record directly in OneNote while taking notes in the canvas and then transcribe the recording.  OneNote transcribes in the background as you record; you won't see text on the page as you would when dictating. You'll see the transcript after you save and transcribe the recording. The ink strokes you make while recording it will be captured and replayed. 

Make sure you’re signed into Microsoft 365 and using the latest version on OneNote. 

Be careful to set the correct microphone input on your device for the best result. For example, if your computer's microphone input is set to your headset mic based on the last time you used it, it won't work well for picking up an in-person meeting.

If you want to record and transcribe a virtual call, don't use your headset. That way, the recording can pick up the sound coming out of your device.

If it’s your first-time transcribing, give the OneNote app permission to use your mic:  How to set up and test microphones in Windows (microsoft.com) .

Tip:  When the pause icon is outlined in purple and the timestamp starts to change, the recording has started and you can speak, have a conversation, or record a lecture. Speak clearly or make sure the incoming audio is clear.

Note:  The recordings are stored in the Transcribed Files folder on OneDrive. You can delete them there. Learn more about privacy at Microsoft.

You can upload a pre-recorded audio file and then transcribe the recording. Make sure you’re signed into Microsoft 365 and using the latest version on OneNote. 

Choose an audio file from the file picker. Transcribe currently supports .wav, .mp4, .m4a, .mp3 formats.

Transcription may take a while depending on your internet speed, up to the length of the audio file. Be certain to keep the Transcribe pane open while the transcription is happening, but feel free to do other work, switch browser tabs or applications, and come back later.

You can delete stored recordings in the Transcribed Files folder on OneDrive.  Learn more about privacy at Microsoft.

Use Ink while recording

Note:  Inking strokes made during the paused state replay at the same time.

Interact with the transcript 

Your transcript is associated with the OneNote page it’s attached to, until you remove it from that document. If you close and reopen the pane or the document, the transcript remains saved with the document. 

You can interact with the transcript these different ways. 

Access the audio file 

Play back the audio 

Use the controls at the top of the  Transcribe  pane to play back your audio. The relevant transcript section highlights as it plays. 

Relabel a speaker or edit a section 

The transcription service identifies and separates different speakers and labels them "Speaker 1," "Speaker 2," etc. You can edit the speaker label and change all occurrences of it to something else. You can also edit the content of a section to correct any issues in transcription. 

Add a transcript to the document 

Unlike Dictate, Transcribe doesn't automatically add audio to the document. Instead, from the Transcribe pane, you can add the entire transcript, or specific sections of it, to the document. 

Note:  You can only store one transcript per document; if you create a new transcript for the document, the current transcript will be deleted. However, any transcript sections you've added to the document remain in the document, but not in the Transcribe pane. 

Rename a recorded audio file 

You can rename an audio file that has been recorded. 

Go to the   Transcribed Files   folder in OneDrive, or at the top of the  Transcribe   pane. Select the name of the recording.  When the audio player interface appears, close it to return to the Transcribed Files folder.

Close the Transcribe pane in OneNote and then reopen it to see the name update.

Note:   The Transcribed Files folder looks different depending on whether your OneDrive account is for a business or personal. 

Share the transcript and recording

Select the  Add all to document  button to add the entire transcript to your OneNote page, then share the OneNote page as usual. The transcript displays as regular text in the page with a hyperlink to the audio file in the document.

Share the OneNote page as usual. The recipient can open the  Transcribe  pane to interact with the transcript. To protect your privacy, playback of the audio file is, by default, not available in the  Transcribe  pane for anyone that you share the OneNote page with.

On your version of the OneNote page, click the filename at the top of the  Transcribe  pane to go to where the audio file is saved in OneDrive.

Also share the OneNote page as usual.

The person that you shared both the OneNote page and the audio file with will be able to open the OneNote page, open the  Transcribe  pane, and interact with both the transcript and audio file.

Transcribe + Ink only works on version 2211 Build 16.0.15819.20000 or later.

Transcribe + Ink requires an Internet connection.

Transcribe + Ink experience works with 80+ locales:

Spanish (Puerto Rico)  

Troubleshooting 

Can't find the Transcribe button 

If you can't see the button to start Transcription, make sure you're signed in with an active Microsoft 365 subscription. 

Switch accounts 

Note:  If you see the message “Switch account to transcribe on this notebook”, you need to switch your active account to the identity that has the required edit permissions. This message displays when you try to transcribe a page of the notebook where you don’t have the edit permission.  

Select the user profile currently displayed on the top right corner.

Select the user profile that has edit permissions for that page.  

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Transcribe is one of the Office Intelligent Services, bringing the power of the cloud to Office apps to help save you time and produce better results.

Your audio files are sent to Microsoft and used only to provide you with this service. When the transcription is done your audio and transcription results are not stored by our service.  For more information see  Connected Experiences in Office.

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Video Transcription: How to Get a Transcript of a Video

March 16, 2024

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Lisa Marinelli

Did you know that transcribing your video should be a core step in your video distribution process? If you didn’t, we’re here to tell you why! You can turn a transcript into many different things such as captions , a brand-new blog post, and more that’ll benefit your audience and your business.

In this post, we’ll explain what video transcripts are, why you should transcribe your videos, and how to get them. Let’s dig in!

What are video transcripts?

Video transcripts are a written log of all the dialogue and narration happening in a video. They can also have time stamps of start and end times for when the dialogue happened during the recording. They’re offered alongside a video, typically as a separate document or text file, for folks who prefer to read the content rather than watch or listen to it, and they’re compatible with screen readers.

Transcripts are a starting point for several different things. You can turn a transcript into:

• Captions: You can refine your transcript for accuracy and detail by adding sound effects and other audio elements that can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the video content. This will be especially helpful for individuals who may rely on captions for accessibility purposes.
• Captions in different languages: To reach a wider audience, a transcript can be translated into different languages and uploaded to your video. Some hosting platforms, like Wistia, let you upload multiple translated transcripts for a single video!
• Descriptive transcript: Since transcripts are compatible with screen readers, a descriptive transcript, which describes relevant visual elements, will come in super useful for folks who rely on screen readers when consuming videos.
• Written content: Transcripts will be your best friend if you want to create supportive written content for your videos, such as blog posts, articles, e-mail campaigns, and more. Anything you want to reference will be easy to pull right from the transcript.

Why should you transcribe your videos?

We’ve got lots of reasons:

• Accessibility: Transcripts, captions, and descriptive transcripts make your videos accessible to those who have difficulty hearing or seeing your videos.
• Legal compliance: Certain industries or regions may have legal requirements for providing accessible content, and transcribing videos helps meet these compliance standards.
• Improved SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Search engines can index the text of video transcripts, improving the discoverability of your content.
• Enhanced viewer experience: Giving viewers the option to read along with the content can reinforce comprehension and engagement. With a transcript, the viewer can search the content and jump to the parts they’re most interested in.
• Increased audience reach: Translations of video transcripts enable you to reach a global audience by offering content in multiple languages.
• Content repurposing: As we mentioned, transcripts are super handy for repurposing content for blog posts, articles, or other written assets because they make the process of spinning up content a breeze. All the content you need is right there!
• Improved video editing: During the video editing process, transcripts are a helpful resource that makes it easier to locate and edit specific parts of the content. You’ll spend less time searching for specific moments in your footage to edit with a transcript!

How do I get a transcript of my videos?

Finally, let’s walk through two ways you can get transcripts for your videos: manually and in Wistia.

Getting transcripts in Wistia

When you upload your videos to Wistia, we’ll automatically transcribe your video for you — pretty sweet, right? Here’s what we offer:

• Automated captions and transcripts are free of charge, depending on your plan type. They are rated at 92% accuracy and will be ready in minutes.
• Professional Transcripts are rated at 99% accuracy with a default wait time of 4 business days, or one business day for an additional cost.

Let’s quickly run through how easy it is to get a transcript and upload captions to your videos in Wistia:

• Sign up for a Wistia account that best suits your video marketing needs (as mentioned, automated captions and transcripts are free on all of our plans).
• Upload a video.
• Sit back as Wistia generated a transcript for you.
• Edit your transcript for accuracy. Fixing errors in Wistia is no big deal — all you have to do is edit the transcript file from your media page and click “Save.”
• You can upload as many transcript files as you’d like to your media to accommodate different languages.
• Hop into the Customize panel, open up the Controls tab, switch on the captions, and voila. The captions button will appear in the video playbar and your viewers can turn them on if they want.

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You can also get your video files transcribed by sites like 3Play Media or Rev , which offers AI transcription for a small price per minute, or human transcription with 99% accuracy for a bit more money. But, why go anywhere else when you can do it all in Wistia?

Getting transcripts manually

To manually transcribe your video, here are the steps you want to take:

• Grab a pair of headphones to help you hear the video’s audio clearly, and listen attentively to spoken words, dialogue, and any other audio content.
• As you listen, type out the spoken words into your text document. Be sure to include any pauses, stutters, or vocal nuances, as well as punctuation marks to indicate sentence boundaries, pauses, and other vocal cues.
• Maintain a consistent formatting style throughout your transcript for readability, and consider using speaker labels if there are multiple speakers.
• If you’re creating closed captions, add timestamps noting when each section of dialogue occurs in the video to synchronize the transcript with the video. You can add timestamps manually or later during the editing process.
• After transcribing a section or completing the entire video, go back and review your transcript for accuracy and completeness. Correct any typos, spelling errors, or inaccuracies in the transcription.
• Play back the video while reading along with your transcript to ensure that it matches the spoken content accurately.

Be sure to carve out a large chunk of time because this process can be time-consuming because it requires careful attention to detail. But, it can be invaluable for various purposes, including accessibility, SEO, and content creation. However, this is only true when you create a perfect, error-free transcript.

That being said — did you know there’s an easier way to create perfect transcripts? That’s right! You can have your videos automatically transcribed and edit them yourself for accuracy.

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How to Get Started With Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API

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• Introducing Google’s for Text-to-Speech API
• Using Google’s for Text-to-Speech API
• Finetuning Google’s Text-To-Speech Parameters
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of setting up and using Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API, including examples and code snippets .

Introducing Google’s for Text-to-Speech API

As a software engineer, you often need to integrate various APIs into your applications to enhance their functionality. Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API is a powerful tool that converts text into natural-sounding speech.

The most common use cases for the Google TTS API include:

• Accessibility : One of the primary applications of TTS technology is to improve accessibility for individuals with visual impairments or reading difficulties. By converting text into speech, the API enables users to access digital content through audio, making it easier for them to navigate websites, read articles, and engage with online services
• Virtual Assistants : The TTS API is often used to power virtual assistants and chatbots, providing them with the ability to communicate with users in a more human-like manner. This enhances user experience and enables developers to create more engaging and interactive applications.
• E-Learning : In the education sector, the Google TTS API can be utilized to create audio versions of textbooks, articles, and other learning materials. This enables students to consume educational content while on the go, multitasking, or simply preferring to listen rather than read.
• Audiobooks : The Google TTS API can be used to convert written content into audiobooks, providing an alternative way for users to enjoy books, articles, and other written materials. This not only saves time and resources on manual narration but also allows for rapid content creation and distribution.
• Language Learning : The API supports multiple languages, making it a valuable tool for language learning applications. By generating accurate and natural-sounding speech, the TTS API can help users improve their listening skills, pronunciation, and overall language comprehension.
• Content Marketing : Businesses can leverage the TTS API to create audio versions of their blog posts, articles, and other marketing materials. This enables them to reach a broader audience, including those who prefer listening to content over reading it.
• Telecommunications : The TTS API can be integrated into Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, enabling businesses to automate customer service calls, provide information to callers, and route them to the appropriate departments. This helps companies save time and resources while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Using Google’s for Text-to-Speech API

Prerequisites.

Before we start, ensure that you have the following:

• A Google Cloud Platform (GCP) account. If you don’t have one, sign up for a free trial here .
• Basic knowledge of Python programming.
• A text editor or integrated development environment of your choice.

Step 1: Enable the Text-to-Speech API

• Log in to your GCP account and navigate to the GCP console .
• Click on the project dropdown and create a new project or select an existing one.
• In the left sidebar, click on APIs & Services > Library .
• Search for Text-to-Speech API and click on the result.
• Click Enable to enable the API for your project.

Step 2: Create API credentials

• In the left sidebar, click on APIs & Services > Credentials .
• Click Create credentials and select Service account .
• Fill in the required details and click Create .
• On the Grant this service account access to project page, select the Cloud Text-to-Speech API User role and click Continue .
• Click Done to create the service account.
• In the Service Accounts list, click on the newly created service account.
• Under Keys , click Add Key and select JSON .
• Download the JSON key file and store it securely, as it contains sensitive information.

Step 3: Set up your Python environment

Install the Google Cloud SDK by following the instructions here .

Install the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech library for Python:

Set the GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS environment variable to the path of the JSON key file you downloaded earlier:

(Replace /path/to/your/keyfile.json with the actual path to your JSON key file.)

Step 4: Create a Python Script

Create a new Python script (such as text_to_speech.py ) and add the following code:

This script defines a synthesize_speech function that takes a text string and an output filename as arguments. It uses the Google Cloud Text-to-Speech API to convert the text into speech and saves the resulting audio as an MP3 file.

Step 5: Run the script

Execute the Python script from the command line:

This will create an output.mp3 file containing the spoken version of the input text “Hello, world!”.

Step 6 (optional): Customize the voice and audio settings

You can customize the voice and audio settings by modifying the voice and audio_config variables in the synthesize_speech function. For example, to change the language, replace en-US with a different language code (such as es-ES for Spanish). To change the gender, replace texttospeech.SsmlVoiceGender.FEMALE with texttospeech.SsmlVoiceGender.MALE . For more options, refer to the Text-to-Speech API documentation .

Finetuning Google’s Text-To-Speech Parameters

Google’s Speech-to-Text API offers a wide range of configuration parameters that allow developers to fine-tune the API’s behavior to meet specific use cases. Some of the most common configuration parameters and their use cases include:

• Audio Encoding : specifies the encoding format of the audio file being sent to the API. The supported encoding formats include FLAC , LINEAR16 , MULAW , AMR , AMR_WB , OGG_OPUS , and SPEEX_WITH_HEADER_BYTE . Developers can choose the appropriate encoding format based on the input source, audio quality, and the target application.
• Audio Sample Rate : specifies the rate at which the audio file is sampled. The supported sample rates include 8000, 16000, 22050, and 44100 Hz. Developers can select the appropriate sample rate based on the input source and the target application’s requirements.
• Language Code : specifies the language of the input speech. The supported languages include a wide range of options such as English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and many others. Developers can use this parameter to ensure that the API accurately transcribes the input speech in the appropriate language.
• Model : allows developers to choose between different transcription models provided by Google. The available models include default, video, phone_call , and command_and_search . Developers can choose the appropriate model based on the input source and the target application’s requirements.
• Speech Contexts : allows developers to specify specific words or phrases that are likely to appear in the input speech. This can improve the accuracy of the transcription by providing the API with context for the input speech.

These configuration parameters can be combined in various ways to create custom configurations that best suit specific use cases. For example, a developer could configure the API to transcribe a phone call in Spanish using a specific transcription model and a custom list of speech contexts to improve accuracy.

Overall, Google’s Speech-to-Text API is a powerful tool for transcribing speech to text, and the ability to customize its configuration makes it even more versatile. By carefully selecting the appropriate configuration parameters, developers can optimize the API’s performance and accuracy for a wide range of use cases.

In this tutorial, we’ve shown you how to get started with Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API, including setting up your GCP account, creating API credentials, installing the necessary libraries, and writing a Python script to convert text or SSML to speech. You can now integrate this functionality into your applications to enhance user experience, create audio content, or support accessibility features.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API

What are the key features of google cloud’s text-to-speech api.

Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API is a powerful tool that converts text into natural-sounding speech. It offers a wide range of features including over 200 voices across 40+ languages and variants, giving you a lot of flexibility in terms of language support. It also provides a selection of neural network-powered voices for incredibly realistic speech. The API supports SSML tags, allowing you to add pauses, numbers, date and time formatting, and other pronunciation instructions. It also offers a high level of customization, including pitch, speaking rate, and volume gain control.

How can I get started with Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API?

To get started with Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API, you first need to set up a Google Cloud project and enable the Text-to-Speech API for that project. You can then authenticate your project and start making requests to the API. The API uses a simple syntax for converting text into speech, and you can customize the voice and format of the speech output.

Is Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API free to use?

Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API is not entirely free. It comes with a pricing model based on the number of characters you convert into speech. However, Google does offer a free tier for the API, which allows you to convert a certain number of characters per month for free.

How can I integrate Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API into my application?

You can integrate Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API into your application by making HTTP POST requests to the API. You need to include the text you want to convert into speech in the request, along with any customization options you want to apply. The API will then return an audio data response, which you can play or save as an audio file.

Can I use Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API for commercial purposes?

Yes, you can use Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API for commercial purposes. However, you should be aware that usage of the API is subject to Google’s terms of service, and you may need to pay for the API if you exceed the free tier limits.

What languages does Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API support?

Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API supports over 40 languages and variants, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. This makes it a versatile tool for applications that need to support multiple languages.

How can I customize the voice in Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API?

You can customize the voice in Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API by specifying a voice name, language code, and SSML gender in your API request. You can also adjust the pitch, speaking rate, and volume gain of the voice.

Can I use Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API offline?

No, Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API is a cloud-based service and requires an internet connection to function. You need to make HTTP requests to the API, and the API returns audio data over the internet.

What is the audio quality of the speech generated by Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API?

The audio quality of the speech generated by Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API is very high. The API uses advanced neural networks to generate natural-sounding speech that is almost indistinguishable from human speech.

Can I use Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API to create an audiobook?

Yes, you can use Google Cloud’s Text-to-Speech API to create an audiobook. You can convert large amounts of text into high-quality speech, and you can customize the voice to suit the content of the book. However, you should be aware that creating an audiobook with the API may involve a significant amount of data and may incur costs if you exceed the free tier limits.

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Google quietly launches a new text-to-video AI app

Google quietly announced an AI-powered video creation app today. Called Google Vids , the new app is designed for Google Workspace users and uses the power of Google Gemini to help you create informational videos for the workspace.

Currently in testing with select Google Workspace Labs users (a public beta ispromised for later), the new online tool builds on some of the AI-powered features we’ve already seen in Google’s other apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The difference is that with Google Vids, you can manually create a video storyboard using your media or use AI to create one using basic words and simple prompts. This allows you to edit and put together much more informative videos in a short time.

You’ll be able to upload your media to the storyboard and choose stock videos, images, and background music. Of course, the app has a voiceover feature too, with the ability to generate or create a script using AI. The interface seems similar to Google Slides and easy to use, as the company depicts in the launch video below.

Google Vids is primarily for work purposes. You’re not going to be creating personal YouTube videos with this tool, and its primary function seems to be for sales training videos, or even onboarding videos, vendor outreach, and project updates. You’ll have full access to different styles, and templates. Like all Google Workspace apps, there’s even a collaborative aspect, and you can have colleagues join in to help you create content or comment on your work.

This paid Google product is for enterprise and work use. The Verge reports that it doesn’t have a YouTube integration at the moment and videos are limited in time to under three minutes. More features could be coming soon, however.

Google Vids does seem pretty similar to Microsoft’s own Clipchamp , which is a free-to-use online video editor for consumers and enterprise users. Clipchamp has an AI video editor tool , which lets you auto-compose short videos using your content by understanding the scenes in your media. It also has an AI voiceo-ver feature, which can turn text into speech.

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Turning videos into readable text has become a pivotal workflow process. In the age of digital communication, video transcription is key. Whether you’re uploading a YouTube video, translating subtitles, or analyzing online video content, having the right tools is essential.

How do I Turn a Video into Text?

Video to text conversion involves transcribing the audio files embedded within a video file. This process can be manual or automated through transcription software powered by artificial intelligence.

Can You Transcribe a Video to Text?

Yes. Video transcription can be done manually by listening and typing or through automatic transcription software that utilizes speech recognition technology to convert spoken words into text.

What is Transcription of Video?

Transcription of video means converting the spoken content of a video into text format. This can be useful for creating subtitles, understanding content in different languages, or making video content accessible to those with hearing impairments.

How do I Extract Text from a Video?

To extract text from a video:

• Choose your desired video file. Common formats include MOV, AVI, MPEG, and WEBM.
• Use transcription software or an online transcription service.
• Upload the video.
• The software will auto-generate a text file, often in TXT, DOCX, or SRT format, which can then be edited using an online editor.

Features of the “Translate Video to Text Free” App:

• Speech to Text: Uses advanced artificial intelligence to convert video content into text.
• Support for Multiple Formats: Supports video formats like MOV, AVI, WEBM, and more.
• Multiple Language Support: Transcribe videos in English, French, Chinese, Hindi, and more.
• Background Noise Reduction: Minimizes the impact of background noise on transcriptions.
• Automatic Subtitles: Auto-generate subtitles in SRT, VTT formats.
• Google Drive Integration: Directly save transcriptions to Google Drive as DOCs.
• Real-Time Transcription: Provides real-time text transcription for online videos and Zoom meetings.
• High-Quality Transcription: Ensures accuracy and maintains a high-quality workflow.

Top 8 Video to Text Transcription Software or Apps:

• Rev: Known for high-quality manual transcriptions, supports various file formats, and offers an online editor.
• Trint: Uses artificial intelligence for automatic transcription. Great for journalists and social media.
• Descript: Not only transcribes but also offers video editing features.
• Sonix: Offers advanced speech recognition and supports a multitude of languages.
• Happy Scribe: Automatically transcribes podcasts and videos. Supports SRT and VTT subtitles.
• Otter.ai : Popular for real-time transcription, especially for Zoom meetings.
• Bear File Converter: Specifically designed for converting YouTube videos to text.
• Scribie: Known for manual transcription services, ensures accuracy, and supports various video and audio formats.

With the power of technology, especially artificial intelligence, translating videos to text has become a seamless task. Whether you are a content creator, marketer, or an average Joe, transcription tools can significantly enhance your productivity.

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