1. Understand the workflow
Transcription for journalism. Transcribe recorded interviews, press conferences, and field audio to text. Speaker labels, fast turnaround, files deleted after processing. Free tier.
VideoText workflow guide
Journalism Transcription — Interviews, Press Conferences & Field Audio
Transcribe journalism recordings — interviews, press conferences, source calls, and field audio — to accurate, speaker-labeled text. VideoText handles every format journalists record in: MP3 from voice recorders, M4A from iPhones, MP4 from cameras and Zoom. Files are deleted immediately after transcription. Free tier with no credit card.
Why teams use this workflow
- Journalism Transcription is part of the VideoText transcription, subtitle, and workflow toolkit.
- Each page focuses on a specific transcript, subtitle, formatting, or export task so teams can match the workflow to the outcome they need.
- Use the related workflows below to move from raw media to searchable text, captions, summaries, translations, or client-ready transcript formatting.
How it works
2. Use the matching VideoText tool
Follow the related links to transcript, subtitle, translation, formatting, or free utility flows that match the page intent.
3. Export a usable asset
Turn media, subtitles, or transcript text into an output that is ready for publishing, editing, accessibility, or team handoff.
Outputs you can use immediately
Workflow summary
Transcription for journalism. Transcribe recorded interviews, press conferences, and field audio to text. Speaker labels, fast turnaround, files deleted after processing. Free tier.
Related workflow handoffs
The page links to transcript, subtitle, translation, formatting, and export workflows that naturally fit the task.
Practical next steps
Start with the matching VideoText tool, review the output, then export the asset your creator, editor, client, or team needs.
Frequently asked questions
What journalism recording formats does VideoText support?
MP3 (most digital voice recorders), M4A (iPhone Voice Memos), MP4 (Zoom, Teams, Skype video calls), WAV (broadcast field recorders), AAC, FLAC. Upload any of these directly without conversion.
How quickly can I get a transcript for a deadline?
Most files transcribe in 30–90 seconds for short clips. A 60-minute interview typically finishes in 5–8 minutes. Results stream in real time as segments complete — you can start pulling quotes before the full file is done.
Does it label speakers so I can track quotes?
Yes. The Speakers branch separates speech by speaker turn. For a two-person interview you get clear Journalist/Source separation. Multi-person press conferences are also labeled by turn.
Are my files and sources protected?
Yes. VideoText does not store files — your recording is deleted immediately after transcription. No cloud retention, no logs of content. Important for source protection and embargoed material.
Is journalism transcription free?
Yes. Free tier includes 3 uploads per day. Sign up for free to try. No credit card.
