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Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise From Audio
Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise From Audio
Background noise is the unwanted sound present in the background while recording audio. It diminishes the overall sound quality of the audio or video. It is not always possible to make a call or record an audio or video from a silent room. Then the noise was made by working machines like a fan, air conditioner, etc., or people talking. It will make it difficult to hear the recording and concentrate on the topic. Quite annoying, right?
Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise from Audio
We all know background noise will reduce the overall impression of the video no matter how perfect the video is. Here we will discuss 4 applications that can be used to remove background noise from any audio clip (they are listed in no particular order).
In this article
02 Audacity
Part 1: Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a video editing app with extensive features and options for editing a video or audio. Amateurs, as well as professionals, equally use this application. You can remove background noise by its simple denoise feature in several mins. Let’s see how noise reduction is done using Filmora:
Download Filmora below, and install it on your computer.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Open Filmora, and go to File-Import Media to import your source video to the Media Library.
Add or drag-n-drop the source video to the video track. Then right-click the video on the track, and select Adjust Audio option.
The audio settings panel will pop up. Please enable the Remove background noise option, and then adjust the denoising level to Strong by moving the pointer to the extreme right.
Playback your video on the line and check whether the voice quality has been improved.
Filmora supports various video formats. You can select the format you want and export the video or upload your video to Youtube and Vimeo directly. Once done, click Export to save or export your video.
Tips:
The audio can also be fine-tuned by using the Equalizer feature of Filmora, making the audio sound more natural. Also, the Audio Mixer feature will help you to edit the audio further and save it in MP3 format.
Part 2: Audacity
Audacity is an open platform for audio recording and editing. It is a very simple-to-use application and can be used to record, play, import, and export any audio files of WAV, MP3, AIFF, and OGG. Audacity also offers mixing tracks and applying special effects to the audios.
First, select the “silent” part of the audio, where only the noise can be heard.
Tap on the Effects menu at the top and select Noise Removal.
Tap on the Get Noise Profile option.
Select all the audios from which you wish to remove the background noise.
Now once again, go to the Effects menu and tap on the Noise Removal option.
Adjust the settings if you feel it is necessary and click OK to save the settings.
Listen to the audio clip to ensure the quality has been improved and the noise reduced. And here are the waveforms before and after the noise removal.
Tips:
It is always recommended to reduce the noise before recording audio on Audacity.
Part 3: VSDC Video Editor
VSDC is a top-notch video editor with various high-end editing tools that allow users to enhance their videos easily. It offers screen recording, voice-overs, color correction, and even the green screen effect. To help you refine your videos to the highest quality, you can use the noise removal tool in VSDC.
Here are the easy steps to de-noise audio:
Open the VSDC video editor. Then click on the Editor tab and click on Run Sprite Wizard or Audio.
Select a file to be imported or drag and drop it to the slides. Click Apply Settings to proceed.
Open the Audio effects drop-down menu, tap on Filters, and finally on Gate.
Now, adjust the threshold level in the right panel by reducing it.
Similarly, adjust the Attack and Release levels to reduce the background noise.
Part 4: Movavi Video Editor
Movavi is a simple video editing application that anyone can use to edit videos based on the time it was taken, for example, wedding videos, birthday videos, etc. it offers a lot of features to edit a video clip based on a specific theme. Here is how noise reduction can be done by using Movavi Video Editor.
Open the Movavi Video editor on your desktop and open an audio/video clip on your timeline.
Click on the audio clip to select it and then tap on the Settings icon on the extreme left.
Then choose the Audio Editing option and tap on the Noise Removal box.
Adjust the Noise Suppression pointer according to the video’s need.
Playback the video on the timeline and check if the sound quality gets better.
Tips:
The Noise Suppression level needs to be adjusted for every video as the noise level will be different for every one of them. Using speakers while playing back the audio after noise suppression is also recommended to check the audio quality.
To sum up
The above are 4 of the best editing applications available in the market in which unwanted background music can be removed. These applications also have a lot of other features that can be useful for audio and video editing.
Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise from Audio
We all know background noise will reduce the overall impression of the video no matter how perfect the video is. Here we will discuss 4 applications that can be used to remove background noise from any audio clip (they are listed in no particular order).
In this article
02 Audacity
Part 1: Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a video editing app with extensive features and options for editing a video or audio. Amateurs, as well as professionals, equally use this application. You can remove background noise by its simple denoise feature in several mins. Let’s see how noise reduction is done using Filmora:
Download Filmora below, and install it on your computer.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Open Filmora, and go to File-Import Media to import your source video to the Media Library.
Add or drag-n-drop the source video to the video track. Then right-click the video on the track, and select Adjust Audio option.
The audio settings panel will pop up. Please enable the Remove background noise option, and then adjust the denoising level to Strong by moving the pointer to the extreme right.
Playback your video on the line and check whether the voice quality has been improved.
Filmora supports various video formats. You can select the format you want and export the video or upload your video to Youtube and Vimeo directly. Once done, click Export to save or export your video.
Tips:
The audio can also be fine-tuned by using the Equalizer feature of Filmora, making the audio sound more natural. Also, the Audio Mixer feature will help you to edit the audio further and save it in MP3 format.
Part 2: Audacity
Audacity is an open platform for audio recording and editing. It is a very simple-to-use application and can be used to record, play, import, and export any audio files of WAV, MP3, AIFF, and OGG. Audacity also offers mixing tracks and applying special effects to the audios.
First, select the “silent” part of the audio, where only the noise can be heard.
Tap on the Effects menu at the top and select Noise Removal.
Tap on the Get Noise Profile option.
Select all the audios from which you wish to remove the background noise.
Now once again, go to the Effects menu and tap on the Noise Removal option.
Adjust the settings if you feel it is necessary and click OK to save the settings.
Listen to the audio clip to ensure the quality has been improved and the noise reduced. And here are the waveforms before and after the noise removal.
Tips:
It is always recommended to reduce the noise before recording audio on Audacity.
Part 3: VSDC Video Editor
VSDC is a top-notch video editor with various high-end editing tools that allow users to enhance their videos easily. It offers screen recording, voice-overs, color correction, and even the green screen effect. To help you refine your videos to the highest quality, you can use the noise removal tool in VSDC.
Here are the easy steps to de-noise audio:
Open the VSDC video editor. Then click on the Editor tab and click on Run Sprite Wizard or Audio.
Select a file to be imported or drag and drop it to the slides. Click Apply Settings to proceed.
Open the Audio effects drop-down menu, tap on Filters, and finally on Gate.
Now, adjust the threshold level in the right panel by reducing it.
Similarly, adjust the Attack and Release levels to reduce the background noise.
Part 4: Movavi Video Editor
Movavi is a simple video editing application that anyone can use to edit videos based on the time it was taken, for example, wedding videos, birthday videos, etc. it offers a lot of features to edit a video clip based on a specific theme. Here is how noise reduction can be done by using Movavi Video Editor.
Open the Movavi Video editor on your desktop and open an audio/video clip on your timeline.
Click on the audio clip to select it and then tap on the Settings icon on the extreme left.
Then choose the Audio Editing option and tap on the Noise Removal box.
Adjust the Noise Suppression pointer according to the video’s need.
Playback the video on the timeline and check if the sound quality gets better.
Tips:
The Noise Suppression level needs to be adjusted for every video as the noise level will be different for every one of them. Using speakers while playing back the audio after noise suppression is also recommended to check the audio quality.
To sum up
The above are 4 of the best editing applications available in the market in which unwanted background music can be removed. These applications also have a lot of other features that can be useful for audio and video editing.
Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise from Audio
We all know background noise will reduce the overall impression of the video no matter how perfect the video is. Here we will discuss 4 applications that can be used to remove background noise from any audio clip (they are listed in no particular order).
In this article
02 Audacity
Part 1: Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a video editing app with extensive features and options for editing a video or audio. Amateurs, as well as professionals, equally use this application. You can remove background noise by its simple denoise feature in several mins. Let’s see how noise reduction is done using Filmora:
Download Filmora below, and install it on your computer.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Open Filmora, and go to File-Import Media to import your source video to the Media Library.
Add or drag-n-drop the source video to the video track. Then right-click the video on the track, and select Adjust Audio option.
The audio settings panel will pop up. Please enable the Remove background noise option, and then adjust the denoising level to Strong by moving the pointer to the extreme right.
Playback your video on the line and check whether the voice quality has been improved.
Filmora supports various video formats. You can select the format you want and export the video or upload your video to Youtube and Vimeo directly. Once done, click Export to save or export your video.
Tips:
The audio can also be fine-tuned by using the Equalizer feature of Filmora, making the audio sound more natural. Also, the Audio Mixer feature will help you to edit the audio further and save it in MP3 format.
Part 2: Audacity
Audacity is an open platform for audio recording and editing. It is a very simple-to-use application and can be used to record, play, import, and export any audio files of WAV, MP3, AIFF, and OGG. Audacity also offers mixing tracks and applying special effects to the audios.
First, select the “silent” part of the audio, where only the noise can be heard.
Tap on the Effects menu at the top and select Noise Removal.
Tap on the Get Noise Profile option.
Select all the audios from which you wish to remove the background noise.
Now once again, go to the Effects menu and tap on the Noise Removal option.
Adjust the settings if you feel it is necessary and click OK to save the settings.
Listen to the audio clip to ensure the quality has been improved and the noise reduced. And here are the waveforms before and after the noise removal.
Tips:
It is always recommended to reduce the noise before recording audio on Audacity.
Part 3: VSDC Video Editor
VSDC is a top-notch video editor with various high-end editing tools that allow users to enhance their videos easily. It offers screen recording, voice-overs, color correction, and even the green screen effect. To help you refine your videos to the highest quality, you can use the noise removal tool in VSDC.
Here are the easy steps to de-noise audio:
Open the VSDC video editor. Then click on the Editor tab and click on Run Sprite Wizard or Audio.
Select a file to be imported or drag and drop it to the slides. Click Apply Settings to proceed.
Open the Audio effects drop-down menu, tap on Filters, and finally on Gate.
Now, adjust the threshold level in the right panel by reducing it.
Similarly, adjust the Attack and Release levels to reduce the background noise.
Part 4: Movavi Video Editor
Movavi is a simple video editing application that anyone can use to edit videos based on the time it was taken, for example, wedding videos, birthday videos, etc. it offers a lot of features to edit a video clip based on a specific theme. Here is how noise reduction can be done by using Movavi Video Editor.
Open the Movavi Video editor on your desktop and open an audio/video clip on your timeline.
Click on the audio clip to select it and then tap on the Settings icon on the extreme left.
Then choose the Audio Editing option and tap on the Noise Removal box.
Adjust the Noise Suppression pointer according to the video’s need.
Playback the video on the timeline and check if the sound quality gets better.
Tips:
The Noise Suppression level needs to be adjusted for every video as the noise level will be different for every one of them. Using speakers while playing back the audio after noise suppression is also recommended to check the audio quality.
To sum up
The above are 4 of the best editing applications available in the market in which unwanted background music can be removed. These applications also have a lot of other features that can be useful for audio and video editing.
Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise from Audio
We all know background noise will reduce the overall impression of the video no matter how perfect the video is. Here we will discuss 4 applications that can be used to remove background noise from any audio clip (they are listed in no particular order).
In this article
02 Audacity
Part 1: Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a video editing app with extensive features and options for editing a video or audio. Amateurs, as well as professionals, equally use this application. You can remove background noise by its simple denoise feature in several mins. Let’s see how noise reduction is done using Filmora:
Download Filmora below, and install it on your computer.
For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
For macOS 10.12 or later
Open Filmora, and go to File-Import Media to import your source video to the Media Library.
Add or drag-n-drop the source video to the video track. Then right-click the video on the track, and select Adjust Audio option.
The audio settings panel will pop up. Please enable the Remove background noise option, and then adjust the denoising level to Strong by moving the pointer to the extreme right.
Playback your video on the line and check whether the voice quality has been improved.
Filmora supports various video formats. You can select the format you want and export the video or upload your video to Youtube and Vimeo directly. Once done, click Export to save or export your video.
Tips:
The audio can also be fine-tuned by using the Equalizer feature of Filmora, making the audio sound more natural. Also, the Audio Mixer feature will help you to edit the audio further and save it in MP3 format.
Part 2: Audacity
Audacity is an open platform for audio recording and editing. It is a very simple-to-use application and can be used to record, play, import, and export any audio files of WAV, MP3, AIFF, and OGG. Audacity also offers mixing tracks and applying special effects to the audios.
First, select the “silent” part of the audio, where only the noise can be heard.
Tap on the Effects menu at the top and select Noise Removal.
Tap on the Get Noise Profile option.
Select all the audios from which you wish to remove the background noise.
Now once again, go to the Effects menu and tap on the Noise Removal option.
Adjust the settings if you feel it is necessary and click OK to save the settings.
Listen to the audio clip to ensure the quality has been improved and the noise reduced. And here are the waveforms before and after the noise removal.
Tips:
It is always recommended to reduce the noise before recording audio on Audacity.
Part 3: VSDC Video Editor
VSDC is a top-notch video editor with various high-end editing tools that allow users to enhance their videos easily. It offers screen recording, voice-overs, color correction, and even the green screen effect. To help you refine your videos to the highest quality, you can use the noise removal tool in VSDC.
Here are the easy steps to de-noise audio:
Open the VSDC video editor. Then click on the Editor tab and click on Run Sprite Wizard or Audio.
Select a file to be imported or drag and drop it to the slides. Click Apply Settings to proceed.
Open the Audio effects drop-down menu, tap on Filters, and finally on Gate.
Now, adjust the threshold level in the right panel by reducing it.
Similarly, adjust the Attack and Release levels to reduce the background noise.
Part 4: Movavi Video Editor
Movavi is a simple video editing application that anyone can use to edit videos based on the time it was taken, for example, wedding videos, birthday videos, etc. it offers a lot of features to edit a video clip based on a specific theme. Here is how noise reduction can be done by using Movavi Video Editor.
Open the Movavi Video editor on your desktop and open an audio/video clip on your timeline.
Click on the audio clip to select it and then tap on the Settings icon on the extreme left.
Then choose the Audio Editing option and tap on the Noise Removal box.
Adjust the Noise Suppression pointer according to the video’s need.
Playback the video on the timeline and check if the sound quality gets better.
Tips:
The Noise Suppression level needs to be adjusted for every video as the noise level will be different for every one of them. Using speakers while playing back the audio after noise suppression is also recommended to check the audio quality.
To sum up
The above are 4 of the best editing applications available in the market in which unwanted background music can be removed. These applications also have a lot of other features that can be useful for audio and video editing.
Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
“Free and Open Source Audio Conversion Software: Top Picks “
10+ Free Online Audio to Text Converters
Shanoon Cox
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
An audio-to-text converter is a tool that can convert audio files to texts or even record any audio and produce the text of it simultaneously. Audio files are one of the most used methods of storing information. From online classes and long lectures to big business meetings and product information, audio is being shared a lot across the world.
But accessing information from a long audio file can be difficult and time-consuming, which is why there is a need to convert audio to text. Information in the form of text can easily be fully or partly accessed and edited whenever needed. And texts can also easily be shared with whomever you want.
So let’s have a look at some of the best audio-to-text converters that might be of use to you.
10+ Free Online Audio to Text Converters
There is number of audio text converters available in the online market that can help you while studying, researching, or even in your business. Some of these recorders can convert any audio file to texts while some others can record and convert to text at the same time. Here we will talk about the top 11 free applications that can be used to convert audio to text.
| 1 - Filmora | 2 - Audext | 3 - Sonix.ai |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Virtualspeech.com | 5 - Speechnotes | 6 - SpeechTexter |
| 7 - Textfromtospeech.com | 8 - Dictation.io | 9 - Voice Note |
| 10 - Voice Notebook | 11 - NaturalReaders |
1. Wondershare Filmora
Filmora’s Speech To Text (STT) function allows you to transcript audio/voice to subtitles/text in one click. it can save your plenty of time on transcribing subtitles and boost your editing efficiency by applying speech-to-text.
What you need to do is download the software and subsribe for its plan.
Features
- Built-in function to transcribe subtitles and captions for your video
- High accuracy in generating text, allows you to edit text by yourself
- Supports up to 26 languages of transcription to engage more users all around the world
- Offers various tools for editing your videos and audio
2. Audext
Audext is a free online application that can help you to save a lot of time while transcribing any audio to text. The transcription to text is done with the use of an advanced AI and hence produces faster and more accurate results.
Audext is used by people from different sectors like education, marketing, media, consulting, healthcare, etc. for their work purposes.
Features
- An inbuilt editor for editing the text while transcribing
- Identifies the speaker easily
- Supports a variety of audio and video formats like MP3, WAV, MP4, etc.
- Offers an option of easy upload and export of files
Pricing
- Free
- Transcription costs for one hour are $12
- Or with the subscription $5
3. Sonix.ai
Sonix is a fast and accurate application that can be used to convert audio to text for any purpose. This application offers a 30-minute free transcription after which an affordable amount may be charged.
Features
- Automatic transcription of files and accessibility of these files from any device
- Advanced translation of these devices into 30 different languages
- Addition of subtitles into any video for easy understanding
- A Sonix media player that allows to share and publish files easily
Pricing
- Free
- Standard subscription - $10 per hour
- Premium subscription - $5 per hour, and an addition of $22 per month
4. Virtualspeech.com
Virtualspeech is an online tool that can transcribe audio to text free. It is a very simple application that allows fats conversion of audio files to texts. After conversion, the file will be emailed to the user from where it can be downloaded and saved.
Features
- Free conversion of any audio files under 1 minute.
- Conversion of audio files of formats Mp3, Wav, or Ogg.
- Provides security as the no files are stored on the server and the site is secured with a b SSL
- Speech to text converter within the site
Pricing
- $0.50 per minute after the free minute
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
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5. Speechnotes
Speechnotes is a powerful online notepad that can easily convert audio to text. This tool has implemented an efficient and clean design that makes conversion and editing very easy.
Features
- Best results with an advanced speech recognition technology
- Built-in tools that allow easy editing and correction of the converted text
- Fast working on any web browser and no installation apps required
- Autosave feature that ensures that your data is not lost
- Export to Google Drive option for easy accessibility from any device
Pricing
- Free
- Premium version with the addition of some extra features
6. SpeechTexter
SpeechTexter is a multilingual application that can help you transcribe any type of book, document, blog posts, etc. by using your audio. This tool has a custom dictionary that allows adding short commands for adding frequently used data like phone numbers, punctuation marks, addresses, etc.
Features
- Offers accuracy rate of 90 to 95% percent
- Can be used to increase your fluency in English
- Offers powerful real-time speech recognition
- Easy creation of emails, text notes, blog posts, etc.
- A custom dictionary that can be customized according to the individual use
- Supports more than 60 languages
- Available on both chrome browser and android
Pricing
- Free
7. Textfromtospeech.com
Textfromtospeech is a free online tool that allows you to easily convert audio to text without the need for registration downloading or installation. It has a very simple interface that can record and convert your speech into text with a single click.
Features
- Free and online text recognition and transcription
- Supports many languages
- Pause and record option while converting large files
- Can use voice commands for insertion of symbols like “comma”, “full stop”, etc.
- Smart capitalization
- Easy saving, copying, and sharing of the dictated text
- Available on mobile devices, tablet, and computer
Pricing
- Free
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8. Dictation.io
Dictation is a free and simple tool that offers fast conversion of audio to text. Its interface is like that of a very simple notepad and allows the conversion of audio to text for a number of languages including English, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, and more.
Features
- Advanced speech recognition
- Easy editing within the notes
- Easy sharing to mail, tweets, etc.
- No storing of any data and hence offers the necessary security
Pricing
- Free
9. Voice Note
Voice Note is an online speech recognition tool that can automatically record and type anything including speech, interview, etc. This tool can convert any audio file into text format which can easily be opened in Microsoft Word.
Features
- No saving of data in any servers
- Customizable options for audio and text
- A number of languages to choose from while converting audio to text
- Easy copying and exporting options
- Direct Print option from the site
Price
- Free
10. Voice Notebook
Voice Notebook is a speech recognition app that can also convert audio files to text. This application is compatible with a wide range of devices like Mac, Windows, Linux OS, Android, and iOS.
Features
- Voice commands are available when you transcribe audio to text
- Has the ability to recognize any speech embedded in YouTube clips or HTML5 audio or video
- Simple interface and easy editing of text
- An option to download into TXT format is available
Price
- Free
11. NaturalReaders
Natural Readers is a professional program that can convert any text into spoken words. This program offers a lot of features like adjusting the speed of audio, conversion into mp3, selection of voice, etc.
Features
- A font option available for dyslexic people
- Supports formats like pdf, txt, docs, epub, ods, ppt, png, jpeg
- App versions of this online tool are available both for android and apple devices
Pricing
- Free
- Premium plan - $9.99 per month, $59.88 per year
- Plus plan - $19.00 per month, $110.00 per year
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
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Conclusion
We have listed above the top 11 tools that can be used to convert audio to text on any device using a browser. Converting audio to text allows you to easily access the required information, edit it, or even share it fully or partially with anyone you wish,
The applications we have listed are free and some of them might charge for the extra features they provide. So no matter what your profession is if you are looking for an app to convert audio to text or record and produce the text of the recordings, choose any one of the listed above applications.
We hope our suggestions help you reduce effort and save time. Please leave your valuable feedback in the comment box below, thank you.
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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
An audio-to-text converter is a tool that can convert audio files to texts or even record any audio and produce the text of it simultaneously. Audio files are one of the most used methods of storing information. From online classes and long lectures to big business meetings and product information, audio is being shared a lot across the world.
But accessing information from a long audio file can be difficult and time-consuming, which is why there is a need to convert audio to text. Information in the form of text can easily be fully or partly accessed and edited whenever needed. And texts can also easily be shared with whomever you want.
So let’s have a look at some of the best audio-to-text converters that might be of use to you.
10+ Free Online Audio to Text Converters
There is number of audio text converters available in the online market that can help you while studying, researching, or even in your business. Some of these recorders can convert any audio file to texts while some others can record and convert to text at the same time. Here we will talk about the top 11 free applications that can be used to convert audio to text.
| 1 - Filmora | 2 - Audext | 3 - Sonix.ai |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Virtualspeech.com | 5 - Speechnotes | 6 - SpeechTexter |
| 7 - Textfromtospeech.com | 8 - Dictation.io | 9 - Voice Note |
| 10 - Voice Notebook | 11 - NaturalReaders |
1. Wondershare Filmora
Filmora’s Speech To Text (STT) function allows you to transcript audio/voice to subtitles/text in one click. it can save your plenty of time on transcribing subtitles and boost your editing efficiency by applying speech-to-text.
What you need to do is download the software and subsribe for its plan.
Features
- Built-in function to transcribe subtitles and captions for your video
- High accuracy in generating text, allows you to edit text by yourself
- Supports up to 26 languages of transcription to engage more users all around the world
- Offers various tools for editing your videos and audio
2. Audext
Audext is a free online application that can help you to save a lot of time while transcribing any audio to text. The transcription to text is done with the use of an advanced AI and hence produces faster and more accurate results.
Audext is used by people from different sectors like education, marketing, media, consulting, healthcare, etc. for their work purposes.
Features
- An inbuilt editor for editing the text while transcribing
- Identifies the speaker easily
- Supports a variety of audio and video formats like MP3, WAV, MP4, etc.
- Offers an option of easy upload and export of files
Pricing
- Free
- Transcription costs for one hour are $12
- Or with the subscription $5
3. Sonix.ai
Sonix is a fast and accurate application that can be used to convert audio to text for any purpose. This application offers a 30-minute free transcription after which an affordable amount may be charged.
Features
- Automatic transcription of files and accessibility of these files from any device
- Advanced translation of these devices into 30 different languages
- Addition of subtitles into any video for easy understanding
- A Sonix media player that allows to share and publish files easily
Pricing
- Free
- Standard subscription - $10 per hour
- Premium subscription - $5 per hour, and an addition of $22 per month
4. Virtualspeech.com
Virtualspeech is an online tool that can transcribe audio to text free. It is a very simple application that allows fats conversion of audio files to texts. After conversion, the file will be emailed to the user from where it can be downloaded and saved.
Features
- Free conversion of any audio files under 1 minute.
- Conversion of audio files of formats Mp3, Wav, or Ogg.
- Provides security as the no files are stored on the server and the site is secured with a b SSL
- Speech to text converter within the site
Pricing
- $0.50 per minute after the free minute
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Learn More >
5. Speechnotes
Speechnotes is a powerful online notepad that can easily convert audio to text. This tool has implemented an efficient and clean design that makes conversion and editing very easy.
Features
- Best results with an advanced speech recognition technology
- Built-in tools that allow easy editing and correction of the converted text
- Fast working on any web browser and no installation apps required
- Autosave feature that ensures that your data is not lost
- Export to Google Drive option for easy accessibility from any device
Pricing
- Free
- Premium version with the addition of some extra features
6. SpeechTexter
SpeechTexter is a multilingual application that can help you transcribe any type of book, document, blog posts, etc. by using your audio. This tool has a custom dictionary that allows adding short commands for adding frequently used data like phone numbers, punctuation marks, addresses, etc.
Features
- Offers accuracy rate of 90 to 95% percent
- Can be used to increase your fluency in English
- Offers powerful real-time speech recognition
- Easy creation of emails, text notes, blog posts, etc.
- A custom dictionary that can be customized according to the individual use
- Supports more than 60 languages
- Available on both chrome browser and android
Pricing
- Free
7. Textfromtospeech.com
Textfromtospeech is a free online tool that allows you to easily convert audio to text without the need for registration downloading or installation. It has a very simple interface that can record and convert your speech into text with a single click.
Features
- Free and online text recognition and transcription
- Supports many languages
- Pause and record option while converting large files
- Can use voice commands for insertion of symbols like “comma”, “full stop”, etc.
- Smart capitalization
- Easy saving, copying, and sharing of the dictated text
- Available on mobile devices, tablet, and computer
Pricing
- Free
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
8. Dictation.io
Dictation is a free and simple tool that offers fast conversion of audio to text. Its interface is like that of a very simple notepad and allows the conversion of audio to text for a number of languages including English, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, and more.
Features
- Advanced speech recognition
- Easy editing within the notes
- Easy sharing to mail, tweets, etc.
- No storing of any data and hence offers the necessary security
Pricing
- Free
9. Voice Note
Voice Note is an online speech recognition tool that can automatically record and type anything including speech, interview, etc. This tool can convert any audio file into text format which can easily be opened in Microsoft Word.
Features
- No saving of data in any servers
- Customizable options for audio and text
- A number of languages to choose from while converting audio to text
- Easy copying and exporting options
- Direct Print option from the site
Price
- Free
10. Voice Notebook
Voice Notebook is a speech recognition app that can also convert audio files to text. This application is compatible with a wide range of devices like Mac, Windows, Linux OS, Android, and iOS.
Features
- Voice commands are available when you transcribe audio to text
- Has the ability to recognize any speech embedded in YouTube clips or HTML5 audio or video
- Simple interface and easy editing of text
- An option to download into TXT format is available
Price
- Free
11. NaturalReaders
Natural Readers is a professional program that can convert any text into spoken words. This program offers a lot of features like adjusting the speed of audio, conversion into mp3, selection of voice, etc.
Features
- A font option available for dyslexic people
- Supports formats like pdf, txt, docs, epub, ods, ppt, png, jpeg
- App versions of this online tool are available both for android and apple devices
Pricing
- Free
- Premium plan - $9.99 per month, $59.88 per year
- Plus plan - $19.00 per month, $110.00 per year
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Learn More >
Conclusion
We have listed above the top 11 tools that can be used to convert audio to text on any device using a browser. Converting audio to text allows you to easily access the required information, edit it, or even share it fully or partially with anyone you wish,
The applications we have listed are free and some of them might charge for the extra features they provide. So no matter what your profession is if you are looking for an app to convert audio to text or record and produce the text of the recordings, choose any one of the listed above applications.
We hope our suggestions help you reduce effort and save time. Please leave your valuable feedback in the comment box below, thank you.
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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
An audio-to-text converter is a tool that can convert audio files to texts or even record any audio and produce the text of it simultaneously. Audio files are one of the most used methods of storing information. From online classes and long lectures to big business meetings and product information, audio is being shared a lot across the world.
But accessing information from a long audio file can be difficult and time-consuming, which is why there is a need to convert audio to text. Information in the form of text can easily be fully or partly accessed and edited whenever needed. And texts can also easily be shared with whomever you want.
So let’s have a look at some of the best audio-to-text converters that might be of use to you.
10+ Free Online Audio to Text Converters
There is number of audio text converters available in the online market that can help you while studying, researching, or even in your business. Some of these recorders can convert any audio file to texts while some others can record and convert to text at the same time. Here we will talk about the top 11 free applications that can be used to convert audio to text.
| 1 - Filmora | 2 - Audext | 3 - Sonix.ai |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Virtualspeech.com | 5 - Speechnotes | 6 - SpeechTexter |
| 7 - Textfromtospeech.com | 8 - Dictation.io | 9 - Voice Note |
| 10 - Voice Notebook | 11 - NaturalReaders |
1. Wondershare Filmora
Filmora’s Speech To Text (STT) function allows you to transcript audio/voice to subtitles/text in one click. it can save your plenty of time on transcribing subtitles and boost your editing efficiency by applying speech-to-text.
What you need to do is download the software and subsribe for its plan.
Features
- Built-in function to transcribe subtitles and captions for your video
- High accuracy in generating text, allows you to edit text by yourself
- Supports up to 26 languages of transcription to engage more users all around the world
- Offers various tools for editing your videos and audio
2. Audext
Audext is a free online application that can help you to save a lot of time while transcribing any audio to text. The transcription to text is done with the use of an advanced AI and hence produces faster and more accurate results.
Audext is used by people from different sectors like education, marketing, media, consulting, healthcare, etc. for their work purposes.
Features
- An inbuilt editor for editing the text while transcribing
- Identifies the speaker easily
- Supports a variety of audio and video formats like MP3, WAV, MP4, etc.
- Offers an option of easy upload and export of files
Pricing
- Free
- Transcription costs for one hour are $12
- Or with the subscription $5
3. Sonix.ai
Sonix is a fast and accurate application that can be used to convert audio to text for any purpose. This application offers a 30-minute free transcription after which an affordable amount may be charged.
Features
- Automatic transcription of files and accessibility of these files from any device
- Advanced translation of these devices into 30 different languages
- Addition of subtitles into any video for easy understanding
- A Sonix media player that allows to share and publish files easily
Pricing
- Free
- Standard subscription - $10 per hour
- Premium subscription - $5 per hour, and an addition of $22 per month
4. Virtualspeech.com
Virtualspeech is an online tool that can transcribe audio to text free. It is a very simple application that allows fats conversion of audio files to texts. After conversion, the file will be emailed to the user from where it can be downloaded and saved.
Features
- Free conversion of any audio files under 1 minute.
- Conversion of audio files of formats Mp3, Wav, or Ogg.
- Provides security as the no files are stored on the server and the site is secured with a b SSL
- Speech to text converter within the site
Pricing
- $0.50 per minute after the free minute
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Learn More >
5. Speechnotes
Speechnotes is a powerful online notepad that can easily convert audio to text. This tool has implemented an efficient and clean design that makes conversion and editing very easy.
Features
- Best results with an advanced speech recognition technology
- Built-in tools that allow easy editing and correction of the converted text
- Fast working on any web browser and no installation apps required
- Autosave feature that ensures that your data is not lost
- Export to Google Drive option for easy accessibility from any device
Pricing
- Free
- Premium version with the addition of some extra features
6. SpeechTexter
SpeechTexter is a multilingual application that can help you transcribe any type of book, document, blog posts, etc. by using your audio. This tool has a custom dictionary that allows adding short commands for adding frequently used data like phone numbers, punctuation marks, addresses, etc.
Features
- Offers accuracy rate of 90 to 95% percent
- Can be used to increase your fluency in English
- Offers powerful real-time speech recognition
- Easy creation of emails, text notes, blog posts, etc.
- A custom dictionary that can be customized according to the individual use
- Supports more than 60 languages
- Available on both chrome browser and android
Pricing
- Free
7. Textfromtospeech.com
Textfromtospeech is a free online tool that allows you to easily convert audio to text without the need for registration downloading or installation. It has a very simple interface that can record and convert your speech into text with a single click.
Features
- Free and online text recognition and transcription
- Supports many languages
- Pause and record option while converting large files
- Can use voice commands for insertion of symbols like “comma”, “full stop”, etc.
- Smart capitalization
- Easy saving, copying, and sharing of the dictated text
- Available on mobile devices, tablet, and computer
Pricing
- Free
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
8. Dictation.io
Dictation is a free and simple tool that offers fast conversion of audio to text. Its interface is like that of a very simple notepad and allows the conversion of audio to text for a number of languages including English, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, and more.
Features
- Advanced speech recognition
- Easy editing within the notes
- Easy sharing to mail, tweets, etc.
- No storing of any data and hence offers the necessary security
Pricing
- Free
9. Voice Note
Voice Note is an online speech recognition tool that can automatically record and type anything including speech, interview, etc. This tool can convert any audio file into text format which can easily be opened in Microsoft Word.
Features
- No saving of data in any servers
- Customizable options for audio and text
- A number of languages to choose from while converting audio to text
- Easy copying and exporting options
- Direct Print option from the site
Price
- Free
10. Voice Notebook
Voice Notebook is a speech recognition app that can also convert audio files to text. This application is compatible with a wide range of devices like Mac, Windows, Linux OS, Android, and iOS.
Features
- Voice commands are available when you transcribe audio to text
- Has the ability to recognize any speech embedded in YouTube clips or HTML5 audio or video
- Simple interface and easy editing of text
- An option to download into TXT format is available
Price
- Free
11. NaturalReaders
Natural Readers is a professional program that can convert any text into spoken words. This program offers a lot of features like adjusting the speed of audio, conversion into mp3, selection of voice, etc.
Features
- A font option available for dyslexic people
- Supports formats like pdf, txt, docs, epub, ods, ppt, png, jpeg
- App versions of this online tool are available both for android and apple devices
Pricing
- Free
- Premium plan - $9.99 per month, $59.88 per year
- Plus plan - $19.00 per month, $110.00 per year
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Learn More >
Conclusion
We have listed above the top 11 tools that can be used to convert audio to text on any device using a browser. Converting audio to text allows you to easily access the required information, edit it, or even share it fully or partially with anyone you wish,
The applications we have listed are free and some of them might charge for the extra features they provide. So no matter what your profession is if you are looking for an app to convert audio to text or record and produce the text of the recordings, choose any one of the listed above applications.
We hope our suggestions help you reduce effort and save time. Please leave your valuable feedback in the comment box below, thank you.
Transform Long Videos into Short Ones Instantly
Turn long videos into viral clips. Effortlessly transform lengthy videos into engaging, shareable clips.
Shanoon Cox
Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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Shanoon Cox
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
An audio-to-text converter is a tool that can convert audio files to texts or even record any audio and produce the text of it simultaneously. Audio files are one of the most used methods of storing information. From online classes and long lectures to big business meetings and product information, audio is being shared a lot across the world.
But accessing information from a long audio file can be difficult and time-consuming, which is why there is a need to convert audio to text. Information in the form of text can easily be fully or partly accessed and edited whenever needed. And texts can also easily be shared with whomever you want.
So let’s have a look at some of the best audio-to-text converters that might be of use to you.
10+ Free Online Audio to Text Converters
There is number of audio text converters available in the online market that can help you while studying, researching, or even in your business. Some of these recorders can convert any audio file to texts while some others can record and convert to text at the same time. Here we will talk about the top 11 free applications that can be used to convert audio to text.
| 1 - Filmora | 2 - Audext | 3 - Sonix.ai |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - Virtualspeech.com | 5 - Speechnotes | 6 - SpeechTexter |
| 7 - Textfromtospeech.com | 8 - Dictation.io | 9 - Voice Note |
| 10 - Voice Notebook | 11 - NaturalReaders |
1. Wondershare Filmora
Filmora’s Speech To Text (STT) function allows you to transcript audio/voice to subtitles/text in one click. it can save your plenty of time on transcribing subtitles and boost your editing efficiency by applying speech-to-text.
What you need to do is download the software and subsribe for its plan.
Features
- Built-in function to transcribe subtitles and captions for your video
- High accuracy in generating text, allows you to edit text by yourself
- Supports up to 26 languages of transcription to engage more users all around the world
- Offers various tools for editing your videos and audio
2. Audext
Audext is a free online application that can help you to save a lot of time while transcribing any audio to text. The transcription to text is done with the use of an advanced AI and hence produces faster and more accurate results.
Audext is used by people from different sectors like education, marketing, media, consulting, healthcare, etc. for their work purposes.
Features
- An inbuilt editor for editing the text while transcribing
- Identifies the speaker easily
- Supports a variety of audio and video formats like MP3, WAV, MP4, etc.
- Offers an option of easy upload and export of files
Pricing
- Free
- Transcription costs for one hour are $12
- Or with the subscription $5
3. Sonix.ai
Sonix is a fast and accurate application that can be used to convert audio to text for any purpose. This application offers a 30-minute free transcription after which an affordable amount may be charged.
Features
- Automatic transcription of files and accessibility of these files from any device
- Advanced translation of these devices into 30 different languages
- Addition of subtitles into any video for easy understanding
- A Sonix media player that allows to share and publish files easily
Pricing
- Free
- Standard subscription - $10 per hour
- Premium subscription - $5 per hour, and an addition of $22 per month
4. Virtualspeech.com
Virtualspeech is an online tool that can transcribe audio to text free. It is a very simple application that allows fats conversion of audio files to texts. After conversion, the file will be emailed to the user from where it can be downloaded and saved.
Features
- Free conversion of any audio files under 1 minute.
- Conversion of audio files of formats Mp3, Wav, or Ogg.
- Provides security as the no files are stored on the server and the site is secured with a b SSL
- Speech to text converter within the site
Pricing
- $0.50 per minute after the free minute
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Learn More >
5. Speechnotes
Speechnotes is a powerful online notepad that can easily convert audio to text. This tool has implemented an efficient and clean design that makes conversion and editing very easy.
Features
- Best results with an advanced speech recognition technology
- Built-in tools that allow easy editing and correction of the converted text
- Fast working on any web browser and no installation apps required
- Autosave feature that ensures that your data is not lost
- Export to Google Drive option for easy accessibility from any device
Pricing
- Free
- Premium version with the addition of some extra features
6. SpeechTexter
SpeechTexter is a multilingual application that can help you transcribe any type of book, document, blog posts, etc. by using your audio. This tool has a custom dictionary that allows adding short commands for adding frequently used data like phone numbers, punctuation marks, addresses, etc.
Features
- Offers accuracy rate of 90 to 95% percent
- Can be used to increase your fluency in English
- Offers powerful real-time speech recognition
- Easy creation of emails, text notes, blog posts, etc.
- A custom dictionary that can be customized according to the individual use
- Supports more than 60 languages
- Available on both chrome browser and android
Pricing
- Free
7. Textfromtospeech.com
Textfromtospeech is a free online tool that allows you to easily convert audio to text without the need for registration downloading or installation. It has a very simple interface that can record and convert your speech into text with a single click.
Features
- Free and online text recognition and transcription
- Supports many languages
- Pause and record option while converting large files
- Can use voice commands for insertion of symbols like “comma”, “full stop”, etc.
- Smart capitalization
- Easy saving, copying, and sharing of the dictated text
- Available on mobile devices, tablet, and computer
Pricing
- Free
A cross-platform for making videos anywhere for all creators
Why your video editing isn’t good enough? How about some creative inspo?
- 100 Million+ Users
- 150+ Countries and Regions
- 4 Million+ Social Media Followers
- 5 Million+ Stock Media for Use
* Secure Download
8. Dictation.io
Dictation is a free and simple tool that offers fast conversion of audio to text. Its interface is like that of a very simple notepad and allows the conversion of audio to text for a number of languages including English, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, and more.
Features
- Advanced speech recognition
- Easy editing within the notes
- Easy sharing to mail, tweets, etc.
- No storing of any data and hence offers the necessary security
Pricing
- Free
9. Voice Note
Voice Note is an online speech recognition tool that can automatically record and type anything including speech, interview, etc. This tool can convert any audio file into text format which can easily be opened in Microsoft Word.
Features
- No saving of data in any servers
- Customizable options for audio and text
- A number of languages to choose from while converting audio to text
- Easy copying and exporting options
- Direct Print option from the site
Price
- Free
10. Voice Notebook
Voice Notebook is a speech recognition app that can also convert audio files to text. This application is compatible with a wide range of devices like Mac, Windows, Linux OS, Android, and iOS.
Features
- Voice commands are available when you transcribe audio to text
- Has the ability to recognize any speech embedded in YouTube clips or HTML5 audio or video
- Simple interface and easy editing of text
- An option to download into TXT format is available
Price
- Free
11. NaturalReaders
Natural Readers is a professional program that can convert any text into spoken words. This program offers a lot of features like adjusting the speed of audio, conversion into mp3, selection of voice, etc.
Features
- A font option available for dyslexic people
- Supports formats like pdf, txt, docs, epub, ods, ppt, png, jpeg
- App versions of this online tool are available both for android and apple devices
Pricing
- Free
- Premium plan - $9.99 per month, $59.88 per year
- Plus plan - $19.00 per month, $110.00 per year
Filmora Audio to Text Converter
Filmora - Audio to Text Converter
• Enables you to convert video speech to text in one click
• Extremely accurate in video speech recognition
• Cross-platform supported - (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Transcribe Audio to Text Free Learn More >
Conclusion
We have listed above the top 11 tools that can be used to convert audio to text on any device using a browser. Converting audio to text allows you to easily access the required information, edit it, or even share it fully or partially with anyone you wish,
The applications we have listed are free and some of them might charge for the extra features they provide. So no matter what your profession is if you are looking for an app to convert audio to text or record and produce the text of the recordings, choose any one of the listed above applications.
We hope our suggestions help you reduce effort and save time. Please leave your valuable feedback in the comment box below, thank you.
Transform Long Videos into Short Ones Instantly
Turn long videos into viral clips. Effortlessly transform lengthy videos into engaging, shareable clips.
Shanoon Cox
Shanoon Cox is a writer and a lover of all things video.
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6 Best Automatic Transcription Software
The Best Automatic Transcription Software
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Transcribing the audio and video recordings of interviews and meetings can help you to understand better the data you collected. Even if you are creating video content, a transcription can assist you in increasing its visibility on search engines. Transcribing a recording of any kind can make it easier to organize and archive the information the recording contains, and it enables you to have easy access to this data whenever you need it.
However, transcribing a single video or audio file can be a painstakingly long and time-consuming process. That is why opting for an automatic transcription software is the right choice for you if you are looking for a way to save time on audio and video transcription.
In this article, we are going to take you through some of the best automatic transcription software products and help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
The Best Automatic Transcription Software in 2020
Even though a quick Google search is going to reveal a broad spectrum of different automatic transcription software products that are advertised as free, you will still have to purchase a license or a subscription if you want to use all of their features. Let’s take a look at some of the best automatic transcription software in 2020, including free and paid solutions both.
1. Trint
Price: Free trial available, pricing options start at $44 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS
In case you don’t want to go through the hustle of installing an automatic transcription software on your PC or Mac, then Trint is an excellent choice for you, as it allows you to transcribe audio and video files directly from your web browser. Besides turning video and files into text in minutes, Trint also lets you edit the transcribed text, add captions to videos or even share these files on the Internet.
The software is equipped with advanced text-to-speech algorithms that can transcribe audio and video recordings in a broad range of different languages, including all dialects of the English language.
Once the automatic transcription process is completed, you can use the software’s text editor to improve the quality of the transcription and then embed a searchable transcript to your website. However, the number of available features depends on the pricing plan you choose.
Pros
- All transcriptions are delivered quickly
- Excellent text editing tools
- Support for a large number of different languages
- Allows users to choose the format in which they save their text files
Cons
- More expensive than most automatic transcription software products
- Struggles with long and complex audio and video files
2. Happy Scribe
Price: $14 for one hour of transcription
Compatibility: web-based
Podcasters, video editors, journalists, and researchers can use Happy Scribe with the same level of efficiency, as this web-based application allows them to transcribe audio and video files quickly and accurately. It will take less than 20 minutes to get the first draft of an hour-long recording, while the Speaker Identification feature enables the app to create a new paragraph each time it recognizes a new speaker.
The platform’s algorithms have advanced punctuation capabilities that enable it to use commas, question marks, and full-stops correctly. Furthermore, Happy Scribe’s text editor provides proofreading help so that you can easily identify parts of the text that need to be tightened up. You can also highlight or comment on a section of a text and create a reminder for yourself or your colleagues. Happy Scribe can transcribe texts in 119 languages with excellent accuracy and it lets you export your transcripts in all commonly used text file formats.
Pros
- Quick upload times
- Available in 119 languages and accents
- Results are available within a short period of time
- Equipped with the Speaker Identification feature
Cons
- No monthly or annual subscription available
- Limited file-sharing capabilities
3. Sonix
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $10 per hour
Compatibility: Web-based
If you are looking for an affordable automatic transcription software that is stacked with features that enable you to transcribe audio and video files in minutes then Sonix is the right choice for you. This web-based application needs three to four minutes to transcribe a 30-minute audio or video recording.
You can choose if you want to upload files from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox, and Sonix is going to transcribe them for you automatically. The best part is that you can just click on any part of the generated text and the app is going to play the video or audio recording from that exact spot. Furthermore, you can alter the playback speed of all files you upload to Sonix, use the AudioText Editor that allows you to listen to the audio or video file you transcribed while you are editing it or download the snippets of highlighted text as audio files.
Pros
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Compose integrations
- Features an integrated media player
- Audio and text are synchronized
- Allows users to export transcripts in a broad range of file formats
Cons
- Available features depend on the pricing model
- Automatic transcriptions aren’t always 100% accurate
4. Vocalmatic
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $15 for one hour
Compatibility: Web-based
This is a simple online tool that enables podcasters and journalists to transcribe audio and video files. Vocalmatic allows its users to turn a video or an audio recording into text in just a few simple steps, as you just have to upload an MP3, WAV, MP4, WEBM, or MOV file to the platform, and Vocalmatic’s AI will transcribe it for you.
The platform sends you a link to your email once the transcription is completed so that you can edit the text. The app’s online text editor grants you complete control over the timecoded transcript and it allows you to speed up the playback of the file you are transcribing or quickly jump to a particular part of the recording. However, you won’t have a lot of options at your disposal while exporting from Vocalmatic, as you can only save a file as Raw Text or a Word document.
Pros
- The simple and quick transcription process
- Allows users to upload files in different audio and video formats
- Offers automatic transcription in more than a hundred languages
- Equipped with a powerful Speech-to-Text technology
Cons
- No Speaker Recognition capabilities
- Features only basic text editing tools
5. Temi
Price: The first 45 minutes of transcription are free, $0.25 per minute
Compatibility: Web-based, Android, iOS
Transcribing all types of audio and video files with Temi is a straightforward process that only requires you to upload, edit, and download the completed transcript. The web-based automatic transcription software is equipped with a powerful proprietary algorithm that identifies different speakers effortlessly and allows you to create custom timestamps.
Once the transcript is generated you can use the platform’s text editing tools to polish it, although you should keep in mind that Temi offers only basic text editing options. Besides using Temi from a web browser, you can also install the Temi app on your Android or your iPhone and transcribe all audio or video content you capture with your Smartphone just moments after recording it. However, the accuracy of the transcript largely depends on the quality of the recording, as transcripts of videos or audio recordings that contain heavy background noise are mostly unusable.
Pros
- Affordable, and easy to use
- Allows users to upload all types of audio and video files
- Features Speaker Identification technology
- Quick turnaround
Cons
- Temi can only transcribe audio and video files in the English language
- The accuracy of the transcription depends on the quality of the recording
6. Otter
Price: Free, pricing plans start at $8.33 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS, Android
Otter is a great option for anyone in need of an online app that allows them to make audio recordings and transcribe them in real-time. The platform is equipped with speaker identification technology, and it grants you access to a variety of text editing and file-sharing options. However, you cannot transcribe more than 600 hours of content per month with the free version of Otter.
Furthermore, you will have to opt for either the Premium or the Team subscription model if you want to upload prerecorded audio and video files to Otter. The bulk import and export options, a custom vocabulary, or syncing video and audio directly from Dropbox are just a few among numerous options you will have at your disposal if you get a monthly subscription. However, capturing live notes in Zoom meetings, time codes or shared speaker voiceprints are only available within the Team subscription plan.
Pros
- Offers 600 hours of free transcriptions each month
- Transcribes audio recordings in real-time
- Allows users to sync Zoom cloud recordings
- Excellent collaboration features
Cons
- Importing audio or video files is not possible on the free version of Otter
- Time codes are only available within the Team subscription model
Part 2: 3 Tips for Choosing an Automatic Transcription Software
The features of automatic transcription software products offer vary, which is the reason why checking the software’s list of features is the first thing you need to do while searching for a new automatic transcription software. The accuracy with which a software transcribes audio and video files, the amount of text editing tools it offers, or the number of supported languages are just a few among numerous aspects you have to consider before deciding which automatic transcription software you should get.
You don’t have to worry about the software’s compatibility, as you just need a web browser to use any of the automatic subscription software products we featured in this article. However, if you want to transcribe audio and video files from your Smartphone, you should check if the app is compatible with your device and its operating system.
There are only a handful of automatic transcription software products on the market that can be used free of charge, which is why you need to decide if you want to pay per minute of transcription or get a monthly subscription. So, if you are transcribing hundreds of hours of audio and video content each month, it is more affordable to purchase a monthly subscription while paying per minute of transcription is a better option if you don’t transcribe audio and video files often.
Part 3: Automatic Transcription Software FAQs
What is Automatic Transcription?
Automatic transcription is the process during which AI algorithms listen to an audio or video file and transcribe it into text. All automatic transcription software products are equipped with a Speech-to-Text technology that generates text with varying levels of accuracy. That’s the reason why nearly all automatic transcription software products have text editors that allow you to identify and correct mistakes quickly.
What are the Biggest Benefits of Automatic Transcription?
Transcribing an audio or video file manually can take a lot of time and effort, while automatic transcription allows you to generate a transcript in just a few minutes. Afterward, you can just edit the text and use it to access important information quickly or upload it to your website in order to increase its visibility on search engines.
Conclusion
You don’t have to spend countless hours on audio and video file transcriptions since automatic transcription software products offer a simple solution. What’s more, you won’t even have to go through the software installation process, as each of the automatic transcriptions software products we featured in this article can be used from a web browser. Which automatic transcription software are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Transcribing the audio and video recordings of interviews and meetings can help you to understand better the data you collected. Even if you are creating video content, a transcription can assist you in increasing its visibility on search engines. Transcribing a recording of any kind can make it easier to organize and archive the information the recording contains, and it enables you to have easy access to this data whenever you need it.
However, transcribing a single video or audio file can be a painstakingly long and time-consuming process. That is why opting for an automatic transcription software is the right choice for you if you are looking for a way to save time on audio and video transcription.
In this article, we are going to take you through some of the best automatic transcription software products and help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
The Best Automatic Transcription Software in 2020
Even though a quick Google search is going to reveal a broad spectrum of different automatic transcription software products that are advertised as free, you will still have to purchase a license or a subscription if you want to use all of their features. Let’s take a look at some of the best automatic transcription software in 2020, including free and paid solutions both.
1. Trint
Price: Free trial available, pricing options start at $44 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS
In case you don’t want to go through the hustle of installing an automatic transcription software on your PC or Mac, then Trint is an excellent choice for you, as it allows you to transcribe audio and video files directly from your web browser. Besides turning video and files into text in minutes, Trint also lets you edit the transcribed text, add captions to videos or even share these files on the Internet.
The software is equipped with advanced text-to-speech algorithms that can transcribe audio and video recordings in a broad range of different languages, including all dialects of the English language.
Once the automatic transcription process is completed, you can use the software’s text editor to improve the quality of the transcription and then embed a searchable transcript to your website. However, the number of available features depends on the pricing plan you choose.
Pros
- All transcriptions are delivered quickly
- Excellent text editing tools
- Support for a large number of different languages
- Allows users to choose the format in which they save their text files
Cons
- More expensive than most automatic transcription software products
- Struggles with long and complex audio and video files
2. Happy Scribe
Price: $14 for one hour of transcription
Compatibility: web-based
Podcasters, video editors, journalists, and researchers can use Happy Scribe with the same level of efficiency, as this web-based application allows them to transcribe audio and video files quickly and accurately. It will take less than 20 minutes to get the first draft of an hour-long recording, while the Speaker Identification feature enables the app to create a new paragraph each time it recognizes a new speaker.
The platform’s algorithms have advanced punctuation capabilities that enable it to use commas, question marks, and full-stops correctly. Furthermore, Happy Scribe’s text editor provides proofreading help so that you can easily identify parts of the text that need to be tightened up. You can also highlight or comment on a section of a text and create a reminder for yourself or your colleagues. Happy Scribe can transcribe texts in 119 languages with excellent accuracy and it lets you export your transcripts in all commonly used text file formats.
Pros
- Quick upload times
- Available in 119 languages and accents
- Results are available within a short period of time
- Equipped with the Speaker Identification feature
Cons
- No monthly or annual subscription available
- Limited file-sharing capabilities
3. Sonix
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $10 per hour
Compatibility: Web-based
If you are looking for an affordable automatic transcription software that is stacked with features that enable you to transcribe audio and video files in minutes then Sonix is the right choice for you. This web-based application needs three to four minutes to transcribe a 30-minute audio or video recording.
You can choose if you want to upload files from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox, and Sonix is going to transcribe them for you automatically. The best part is that you can just click on any part of the generated text and the app is going to play the video or audio recording from that exact spot. Furthermore, you can alter the playback speed of all files you upload to Sonix, use the AudioText Editor that allows you to listen to the audio or video file you transcribed while you are editing it or download the snippets of highlighted text as audio files.
Pros
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Compose integrations
- Features an integrated media player
- Audio and text are synchronized
- Allows users to export transcripts in a broad range of file formats
Cons
- Available features depend on the pricing model
- Automatic transcriptions aren’t always 100% accurate
4. Vocalmatic
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $15 for one hour
Compatibility: Web-based
This is a simple online tool that enables podcasters and journalists to transcribe audio and video files. Vocalmatic allows its users to turn a video or an audio recording into text in just a few simple steps, as you just have to upload an MP3, WAV, MP4, WEBM, or MOV file to the platform, and Vocalmatic’s AI will transcribe it for you.
The platform sends you a link to your email once the transcription is completed so that you can edit the text. The app’s online text editor grants you complete control over the timecoded transcript and it allows you to speed up the playback of the file you are transcribing or quickly jump to a particular part of the recording. However, you won’t have a lot of options at your disposal while exporting from Vocalmatic, as you can only save a file as Raw Text or a Word document.
Pros
- The simple and quick transcription process
- Allows users to upload files in different audio and video formats
- Offers automatic transcription in more than a hundred languages
- Equipped with a powerful Speech-to-Text technology
Cons
- No Speaker Recognition capabilities
- Features only basic text editing tools
5. Temi
Price: The first 45 minutes of transcription are free, $0.25 per minute
Compatibility: Web-based, Android, iOS
Transcribing all types of audio and video files with Temi is a straightforward process that only requires you to upload, edit, and download the completed transcript. The web-based automatic transcription software is equipped with a powerful proprietary algorithm that identifies different speakers effortlessly and allows you to create custom timestamps.
Once the transcript is generated you can use the platform’s text editing tools to polish it, although you should keep in mind that Temi offers only basic text editing options. Besides using Temi from a web browser, you can also install the Temi app on your Android or your iPhone and transcribe all audio or video content you capture with your Smartphone just moments after recording it. However, the accuracy of the transcript largely depends on the quality of the recording, as transcripts of videos or audio recordings that contain heavy background noise are mostly unusable.
Pros
- Affordable, and easy to use
- Allows users to upload all types of audio and video files
- Features Speaker Identification technology
- Quick turnaround
Cons
- Temi can only transcribe audio and video files in the English language
- The accuracy of the transcription depends on the quality of the recording
6. Otter
Price: Free, pricing plans start at $8.33 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS, Android
Otter is a great option for anyone in need of an online app that allows them to make audio recordings and transcribe them in real-time. The platform is equipped with speaker identification technology, and it grants you access to a variety of text editing and file-sharing options. However, you cannot transcribe more than 600 hours of content per month with the free version of Otter.
Furthermore, you will have to opt for either the Premium or the Team subscription model if you want to upload prerecorded audio and video files to Otter. The bulk import and export options, a custom vocabulary, or syncing video and audio directly from Dropbox are just a few among numerous options you will have at your disposal if you get a monthly subscription. However, capturing live notes in Zoom meetings, time codes or shared speaker voiceprints are only available within the Team subscription plan.
Pros
- Offers 600 hours of free transcriptions each month
- Transcribes audio recordings in real-time
- Allows users to sync Zoom cloud recordings
- Excellent collaboration features
Cons
- Importing audio or video files is not possible on the free version of Otter
- Time codes are only available within the Team subscription model
Part 2: 3 Tips for Choosing an Automatic Transcription Software
The features of automatic transcription software products offer vary, which is the reason why checking the software’s list of features is the first thing you need to do while searching for a new automatic transcription software. The accuracy with which a software transcribes audio and video files, the amount of text editing tools it offers, or the number of supported languages are just a few among numerous aspects you have to consider before deciding which automatic transcription software you should get.
You don’t have to worry about the software’s compatibility, as you just need a web browser to use any of the automatic subscription software products we featured in this article. However, if you want to transcribe audio and video files from your Smartphone, you should check if the app is compatible with your device and its operating system.
There are only a handful of automatic transcription software products on the market that can be used free of charge, which is why you need to decide if you want to pay per minute of transcription or get a monthly subscription. So, if you are transcribing hundreds of hours of audio and video content each month, it is more affordable to purchase a monthly subscription while paying per minute of transcription is a better option if you don’t transcribe audio and video files often.
Part 3: Automatic Transcription Software FAQs
What is Automatic Transcription?
Automatic transcription is the process during which AI algorithms listen to an audio or video file and transcribe it into text. All automatic transcription software products are equipped with a Speech-to-Text technology that generates text with varying levels of accuracy. That’s the reason why nearly all automatic transcription software products have text editors that allow you to identify and correct mistakes quickly.
What are the Biggest Benefits of Automatic Transcription?
Transcribing an audio or video file manually can take a lot of time and effort, while automatic transcription allows you to generate a transcript in just a few minutes. Afterward, you can just edit the text and use it to access important information quickly or upload it to your website in order to increase its visibility on search engines.
Conclusion
You don’t have to spend countless hours on audio and video file transcriptions since automatic transcription software products offer a simple solution. What’s more, you won’t even have to go through the software installation process, as each of the automatic transcriptions software products we featured in this article can be used from a web browser. Which automatic transcription software are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Transcribing the audio and video recordings of interviews and meetings can help you to understand better the data you collected. Even if you are creating video content, a transcription can assist you in increasing its visibility on search engines. Transcribing a recording of any kind can make it easier to organize and archive the information the recording contains, and it enables you to have easy access to this data whenever you need it.
However, transcribing a single video or audio file can be a painstakingly long and time-consuming process. That is why opting for an automatic transcription software is the right choice for you if you are looking for a way to save time on audio and video transcription.
In this article, we are going to take you through some of the best automatic transcription software products and help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
The Best Automatic Transcription Software in 2020
Even though a quick Google search is going to reveal a broad spectrum of different automatic transcription software products that are advertised as free, you will still have to purchase a license or a subscription if you want to use all of their features. Let’s take a look at some of the best automatic transcription software in 2020, including free and paid solutions both.
1. Trint
Price: Free trial available, pricing options start at $44 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS
In case you don’t want to go through the hustle of installing an automatic transcription software on your PC or Mac, then Trint is an excellent choice for you, as it allows you to transcribe audio and video files directly from your web browser. Besides turning video and files into text in minutes, Trint also lets you edit the transcribed text, add captions to videos or even share these files on the Internet.
The software is equipped with advanced text-to-speech algorithms that can transcribe audio and video recordings in a broad range of different languages, including all dialects of the English language.
Once the automatic transcription process is completed, you can use the software’s text editor to improve the quality of the transcription and then embed a searchable transcript to your website. However, the number of available features depends on the pricing plan you choose.
Pros
- All transcriptions are delivered quickly
- Excellent text editing tools
- Support for a large number of different languages
- Allows users to choose the format in which they save their text files
Cons
- More expensive than most automatic transcription software products
- Struggles with long and complex audio and video files
2. Happy Scribe
Price: $14 for one hour of transcription
Compatibility: web-based
Podcasters, video editors, journalists, and researchers can use Happy Scribe with the same level of efficiency, as this web-based application allows them to transcribe audio and video files quickly and accurately. It will take less than 20 minutes to get the first draft of an hour-long recording, while the Speaker Identification feature enables the app to create a new paragraph each time it recognizes a new speaker.
The platform’s algorithms have advanced punctuation capabilities that enable it to use commas, question marks, and full-stops correctly. Furthermore, Happy Scribe’s text editor provides proofreading help so that you can easily identify parts of the text that need to be tightened up. You can also highlight or comment on a section of a text and create a reminder for yourself or your colleagues. Happy Scribe can transcribe texts in 119 languages with excellent accuracy and it lets you export your transcripts in all commonly used text file formats.
Pros
- Quick upload times
- Available in 119 languages and accents
- Results are available within a short period of time
- Equipped with the Speaker Identification feature
Cons
- No monthly or annual subscription available
- Limited file-sharing capabilities
3. Sonix
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $10 per hour
Compatibility: Web-based
If you are looking for an affordable automatic transcription software that is stacked with features that enable you to transcribe audio and video files in minutes then Sonix is the right choice for you. This web-based application needs three to four minutes to transcribe a 30-minute audio or video recording.
You can choose if you want to upload files from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox, and Sonix is going to transcribe them for you automatically. The best part is that you can just click on any part of the generated text and the app is going to play the video or audio recording from that exact spot. Furthermore, you can alter the playback speed of all files you upload to Sonix, use the AudioText Editor that allows you to listen to the audio or video file you transcribed while you are editing it or download the snippets of highlighted text as audio files.
Pros
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Compose integrations
- Features an integrated media player
- Audio and text are synchronized
- Allows users to export transcripts in a broad range of file formats
Cons
- Available features depend on the pricing model
- Automatic transcriptions aren’t always 100% accurate
4. Vocalmatic
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $15 for one hour
Compatibility: Web-based
This is a simple online tool that enables podcasters and journalists to transcribe audio and video files. Vocalmatic allows its users to turn a video or an audio recording into text in just a few simple steps, as you just have to upload an MP3, WAV, MP4, WEBM, or MOV file to the platform, and Vocalmatic’s AI will transcribe it for you.
The platform sends you a link to your email once the transcription is completed so that you can edit the text. The app’s online text editor grants you complete control over the timecoded transcript and it allows you to speed up the playback of the file you are transcribing or quickly jump to a particular part of the recording. However, you won’t have a lot of options at your disposal while exporting from Vocalmatic, as you can only save a file as Raw Text or a Word document.
Pros
- The simple and quick transcription process
- Allows users to upload files in different audio and video formats
- Offers automatic transcription in more than a hundred languages
- Equipped with a powerful Speech-to-Text technology
Cons
- No Speaker Recognition capabilities
- Features only basic text editing tools
5. Temi
Price: The first 45 minutes of transcription are free, $0.25 per minute
Compatibility: Web-based, Android, iOS
Transcribing all types of audio and video files with Temi is a straightforward process that only requires you to upload, edit, and download the completed transcript. The web-based automatic transcription software is equipped with a powerful proprietary algorithm that identifies different speakers effortlessly and allows you to create custom timestamps.
Once the transcript is generated you can use the platform’s text editing tools to polish it, although you should keep in mind that Temi offers only basic text editing options. Besides using Temi from a web browser, you can also install the Temi app on your Android or your iPhone and transcribe all audio or video content you capture with your Smartphone just moments after recording it. However, the accuracy of the transcript largely depends on the quality of the recording, as transcripts of videos or audio recordings that contain heavy background noise are mostly unusable.
Pros
- Affordable, and easy to use
- Allows users to upload all types of audio and video files
- Features Speaker Identification technology
- Quick turnaround
Cons
- Temi can only transcribe audio and video files in the English language
- The accuracy of the transcription depends on the quality of the recording
6. Otter
Price: Free, pricing plans start at $8.33 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS, Android
Otter is a great option for anyone in need of an online app that allows them to make audio recordings and transcribe them in real-time. The platform is equipped with speaker identification technology, and it grants you access to a variety of text editing and file-sharing options. However, you cannot transcribe more than 600 hours of content per month with the free version of Otter.
Furthermore, you will have to opt for either the Premium or the Team subscription model if you want to upload prerecorded audio and video files to Otter. The bulk import and export options, a custom vocabulary, or syncing video and audio directly from Dropbox are just a few among numerous options you will have at your disposal if you get a monthly subscription. However, capturing live notes in Zoom meetings, time codes or shared speaker voiceprints are only available within the Team subscription plan.
Pros
- Offers 600 hours of free transcriptions each month
- Transcribes audio recordings in real-time
- Allows users to sync Zoom cloud recordings
- Excellent collaboration features
Cons
- Importing audio or video files is not possible on the free version of Otter
- Time codes are only available within the Team subscription model
Part 2: 3 Tips for Choosing an Automatic Transcription Software
The features of automatic transcription software products offer vary, which is the reason why checking the software’s list of features is the first thing you need to do while searching for a new automatic transcription software. The accuracy with which a software transcribes audio and video files, the amount of text editing tools it offers, or the number of supported languages are just a few among numerous aspects you have to consider before deciding which automatic transcription software you should get.
You don’t have to worry about the software’s compatibility, as you just need a web browser to use any of the automatic subscription software products we featured in this article. However, if you want to transcribe audio and video files from your Smartphone, you should check if the app is compatible with your device and its operating system.
There are only a handful of automatic transcription software products on the market that can be used free of charge, which is why you need to decide if you want to pay per minute of transcription or get a monthly subscription. So, if you are transcribing hundreds of hours of audio and video content each month, it is more affordable to purchase a monthly subscription while paying per minute of transcription is a better option if you don’t transcribe audio and video files often.
Part 3: Automatic Transcription Software FAQs
What is Automatic Transcription?
Automatic transcription is the process during which AI algorithms listen to an audio or video file and transcribe it into text. All automatic transcription software products are equipped with a Speech-to-Text technology that generates text with varying levels of accuracy. That’s the reason why nearly all automatic transcription software products have text editors that allow you to identify and correct mistakes quickly.
What are the Biggest Benefits of Automatic Transcription?
Transcribing an audio or video file manually can take a lot of time and effort, while automatic transcription allows you to generate a transcript in just a few minutes. Afterward, you can just edit the text and use it to access important information quickly or upload it to your website in order to increase its visibility on search engines.
Conclusion
You don’t have to spend countless hours on audio and video file transcriptions since automatic transcription software products offer a simple solution. What’s more, you won’t even have to go through the software installation process, as each of the automatic transcriptions software products we featured in this article can be used from a web browser. Which automatic transcription software are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Transcribing the audio and video recordings of interviews and meetings can help you to understand better the data you collected. Even if you are creating video content, a transcription can assist you in increasing its visibility on search engines. Transcribing a recording of any kind can make it easier to organize and archive the information the recording contains, and it enables you to have easy access to this data whenever you need it.
However, transcribing a single video or audio file can be a painstakingly long and time-consuming process. That is why opting for an automatic transcription software is the right choice for you if you are looking for a way to save time on audio and video transcription.
In this article, we are going to take you through some of the best automatic transcription software products and help you choose the one that best fits your needs.
The Best Automatic Transcription Software in 2020
Even though a quick Google search is going to reveal a broad spectrum of different automatic transcription software products that are advertised as free, you will still have to purchase a license or a subscription if you want to use all of their features. Let’s take a look at some of the best automatic transcription software in 2020, including free and paid solutions both.
1. Trint
Price: Free trial available, pricing options start at $44 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS
In case you don’t want to go through the hustle of installing an automatic transcription software on your PC or Mac, then Trint is an excellent choice for you, as it allows you to transcribe audio and video files directly from your web browser. Besides turning video and files into text in minutes, Trint also lets you edit the transcribed text, add captions to videos or even share these files on the Internet.
The software is equipped with advanced text-to-speech algorithms that can transcribe audio and video recordings in a broad range of different languages, including all dialects of the English language.
Once the automatic transcription process is completed, you can use the software’s text editor to improve the quality of the transcription and then embed a searchable transcript to your website. However, the number of available features depends on the pricing plan you choose.
Pros
- All transcriptions are delivered quickly
- Excellent text editing tools
- Support for a large number of different languages
- Allows users to choose the format in which they save their text files
Cons
- More expensive than most automatic transcription software products
- Struggles with long and complex audio and video files
2. Happy Scribe
Price: $14 for one hour of transcription
Compatibility: web-based
Podcasters, video editors, journalists, and researchers can use Happy Scribe with the same level of efficiency, as this web-based application allows them to transcribe audio and video files quickly and accurately. It will take less than 20 minutes to get the first draft of an hour-long recording, while the Speaker Identification feature enables the app to create a new paragraph each time it recognizes a new speaker.
The platform’s algorithms have advanced punctuation capabilities that enable it to use commas, question marks, and full-stops correctly. Furthermore, Happy Scribe’s text editor provides proofreading help so that you can easily identify parts of the text that need to be tightened up. You can also highlight or comment on a section of a text and create a reminder for yourself or your colleagues. Happy Scribe can transcribe texts in 119 languages with excellent accuracy and it lets you export your transcripts in all commonly used text file formats.
Pros
- Quick upload times
- Available in 119 languages and accents
- Results are available within a short period of time
- Equipped with the Speaker Identification feature
Cons
- No monthly or annual subscription available
- Limited file-sharing capabilities
3. Sonix
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $10 per hour
Compatibility: Web-based
If you are looking for an affordable automatic transcription software that is stacked with features that enable you to transcribe audio and video files in minutes then Sonix is the right choice for you. This web-based application needs three to four minutes to transcribe a 30-minute audio or video recording.
You can choose if you want to upload files from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox, and Sonix is going to transcribe them for you automatically. The best part is that you can just click on any part of the generated text and the app is going to play the video or audio recording from that exact spot. Furthermore, you can alter the playback speed of all files you upload to Sonix, use the AudioText Editor that allows you to listen to the audio or video file you transcribed while you are editing it or download the snippets of highlighted text as audio files.
Pros
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Compose integrations
- Features an integrated media player
- Audio and text are synchronized
- Allows users to export transcripts in a broad range of file formats
Cons
- Available features depend on the pricing model
- Automatic transcriptions aren’t always 100% accurate
4. Vocalmatic
Price: The first 30 minutes of transcription are free, pricing options start at $15 for one hour
Compatibility: Web-based
This is a simple online tool that enables podcasters and journalists to transcribe audio and video files. Vocalmatic allows its users to turn a video or an audio recording into text in just a few simple steps, as you just have to upload an MP3, WAV, MP4, WEBM, or MOV file to the platform, and Vocalmatic’s AI will transcribe it for you.
The platform sends you a link to your email once the transcription is completed so that you can edit the text. The app’s online text editor grants you complete control over the timecoded transcript and it allows you to speed up the playback of the file you are transcribing or quickly jump to a particular part of the recording. However, you won’t have a lot of options at your disposal while exporting from Vocalmatic, as you can only save a file as Raw Text or a Word document.
Pros
- The simple and quick transcription process
- Allows users to upload files in different audio and video formats
- Offers automatic transcription in more than a hundred languages
- Equipped with a powerful Speech-to-Text technology
Cons
- No Speaker Recognition capabilities
- Features only basic text editing tools
5. Temi
Price: The first 45 minutes of transcription are free, $0.25 per minute
Compatibility: Web-based, Android, iOS
Transcribing all types of audio and video files with Temi is a straightforward process that only requires you to upload, edit, and download the completed transcript. The web-based automatic transcription software is equipped with a powerful proprietary algorithm that identifies different speakers effortlessly and allows you to create custom timestamps.
Once the transcript is generated you can use the platform’s text editing tools to polish it, although you should keep in mind that Temi offers only basic text editing options. Besides using Temi from a web browser, you can also install the Temi app on your Android or your iPhone and transcribe all audio or video content you capture with your Smartphone just moments after recording it. However, the accuracy of the transcript largely depends on the quality of the recording, as transcripts of videos or audio recordings that contain heavy background noise are mostly unusable.
Pros
- Affordable, and easy to use
- Allows users to upload all types of audio and video files
- Features Speaker Identification technology
- Quick turnaround
Cons
- Temi can only transcribe audio and video files in the English language
- The accuracy of the transcription depends on the quality of the recording
6. Otter
Price: Free, pricing plans start at $8.33 per month
Compatibility: Web-based, iOS, Android
Otter is a great option for anyone in need of an online app that allows them to make audio recordings and transcribe them in real-time. The platform is equipped with speaker identification technology, and it grants you access to a variety of text editing and file-sharing options. However, you cannot transcribe more than 600 hours of content per month with the free version of Otter.
Furthermore, you will have to opt for either the Premium or the Team subscription model if you want to upload prerecorded audio and video files to Otter. The bulk import and export options, a custom vocabulary, or syncing video and audio directly from Dropbox are just a few among numerous options you will have at your disposal if you get a monthly subscription. However, capturing live notes in Zoom meetings, time codes or shared speaker voiceprints are only available within the Team subscription plan.
Pros
- Offers 600 hours of free transcriptions each month
- Transcribes audio recordings in real-time
- Allows users to sync Zoom cloud recordings
- Excellent collaboration features
Cons
- Importing audio or video files is not possible on the free version of Otter
- Time codes are only available within the Team subscription model
Part 2: 3 Tips for Choosing an Automatic Transcription Software
The features of automatic transcription software products offer vary, which is the reason why checking the software’s list of features is the first thing you need to do while searching for a new automatic transcription software. The accuracy with which a software transcribes audio and video files, the amount of text editing tools it offers, or the number of supported languages are just a few among numerous aspects you have to consider before deciding which automatic transcription software you should get.
You don’t have to worry about the software’s compatibility, as you just need a web browser to use any of the automatic subscription software products we featured in this article. However, if you want to transcribe audio and video files from your Smartphone, you should check if the app is compatible with your device and its operating system.
There are only a handful of automatic transcription software products on the market that can be used free of charge, which is why you need to decide if you want to pay per minute of transcription or get a monthly subscription. So, if you are transcribing hundreds of hours of audio and video content each month, it is more affordable to purchase a monthly subscription while paying per minute of transcription is a better option if you don’t transcribe audio and video files often.
Part 3: Automatic Transcription Software FAQs
What is Automatic Transcription?
Automatic transcription is the process during which AI algorithms listen to an audio or video file and transcribe it into text. All automatic transcription software products are equipped with a Speech-to-Text technology that generates text with varying levels of accuracy. That’s the reason why nearly all automatic transcription software products have text editors that allow you to identify and correct mistakes quickly.
What are the Biggest Benefits of Automatic Transcription?
Transcribing an audio or video file manually can take a lot of time and effort, while automatic transcription allows you to generate a transcript in just a few minutes. Afterward, you can just edit the text and use it to access important information quickly or upload it to your website in order to increase its visibility on search engines.
Conclusion
You don’t have to spend countless hours on audio and video file transcriptions since automatic transcription software products offer a simple solution. What’s more, you won’t even have to go through the software installation process, as each of the automatic transcriptions software products we featured in this article can be used from a web browser. Which automatic transcription software are you going to choose? Leave a comment and let us know.
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- Title: Best Audio Editors to Remove Background Noise From Audio
- Author: Jacob
- Created at : 2024-05-20 00:03:40
- Updated at : 2024-05-21 00:03:40
- Link: https://audio-shaping.techidaily.com/best-audio-editors-to-remove-background-noise-from-audio/
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