VideoText workflow guide
Journalists need accurate transcripts fast — for quotes, fact-checking, and story filing. VideoText transcribes interview recordings, press conference audio, phone calls, and field recordings to text in seconds. Get speaker-labeled quotes, searchable full text, and export as TXT or SRT. Works with every format you record in: MP4, MP3, WAV, M4A. Free tier — no credit card.
Transcription software built for journalists. Transcribe interview recordings, press conferences, and field audio to text in seconds. Speaker labels, exact quotes, free tier. Used by reporters, news writers, and freelance journalists.
Follow the related links to transcript, subtitle, translation, formatting, or free utility flows that match the page intent.
Turn media, subtitles, or transcript text into an output that is ready for publishing, editing, accessibility, or team handoff.
Transcription software built for journalists. Transcribe interview recordings, press conferences, and field audio to text in seconds. Speaker labels, exact quotes, free tier. Used by reporters, news writers, and freelance journalists.
The page links to transcript, subtitle, translation, formatting, and export workflows that naturally fit the task.
Start with the matching VideoText tool, review the output, then export the asset your creator, editor, client, or team needs.
VideoText uses OpenAI Whisper large-v3 with ~97–99% word accuracy on clear speech. For journalism, always verify quotes against the original recording before publishing — AI transcription may mishear proper nouns, names, and technical jargon. The transcript dramatically speeds up review but does not replace a final listen-back.
Yes. Upload the recording as MP3, M4A, or WAV. Phone call quality (8kHz) transcribes at lower accuracy than in-person or VOIP recordings. For better results, use a call recording app that captures both sides in higher quality (e.g., Recorder on Android, TapeACall, or Zoom audio).
Yes. Open the Speakers branch after transcribing — speech is grouped by speaker turn (Speaker 1, Speaker 2). For two-person interviews this clearly separates Q and A. Rename speakers to real names by editing the labels.
Yes. Upload your press conference MP4 or audio file. Multi-speaker press conferences work well — the AI labels each speaker turn. For best accuracy with multiple microphones or a room full of questions, use a recording captured from the main PA feed rather than ambient room audio.
Yes. Your file is deleted immediately after processing completes. Nothing is stored on our servers — important for sensitive sources and embargoed material.
Common formats supported: MP3 (most voice recorders), M4A (iPhone Voice Memos), MP4 (video interviews, Zoom calls), WAV (broadcast-quality field recorders), AAC, OGG, FLAC. No conversion needed before upload.
Yes. 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 each segment completes — you can start reading before the full file is done.
