How to Transcribe Video to Text (2022)
TLDRIn this informative video, Alec from Veed demonstrates how to transcribe a video to text using the Veed platform. The process begins with searching for Veed on Google and creating a free account if necessary. After uploading a video, users navigate to the 'Subtitles' tab and utilize the 'Auto Subtitles' feature, selecting the spoken language of the video. Veed then automatically transcribes the audio, which can take a few seconds to minutes depending on the video length. The resulting text appears as subtitles on the video timeline. Users can easily edit any inaccuracies in real-time and adjust the timing of the subtitles. Once satisfied with the transcription, it can be downloaded as a .txt file by selecting the appropriate option. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to ask questions in the comments and to subscribe for more helpful content.
Takeaways
- 🌐 Use Veed to transcribe video to text by searching for it on Google and clicking the first link.
- 💻 Create a new account or log in to an existing one on Veed to start a new project.
- 📂 Upload the video you want to transcribe by clicking the upload button in the project editor.
- ⏳ Wait for the video to upload, which may take a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on the video size.
- 🎙️ With a pro Veed account, you can upload videos up to 2 hours long.
- 🔊 Start transcribing by going to the 'Subtitles' tab and using the 'Auto Subtitles' tool.
- 🗣️ Select the language spoken in the video to ensure accurate transcription.
- ⏯️ Veed will automatically transcribe the audio to text, which may take some time based on video length.
- 📝 Review the transcribed text for accuracy by playing through the video and comparing the text with the audio.
- ✍️ Edit any mistakes directly in the text box, and changes will be made in real time.
- ⏱️ Adjust the timing of the subtitles by changing the time in the stopwatch or moving the playhead.
- 📑 Download the transcription as a .txt file by going to 'Options' and selecting 'Download as .txt'.
- 📁 The transcription will be downloaded as a zip file, which needs to be extracted to view the text file.
Q & A
What is the name of the tool Alec is using to transcribe video to text?
-The tool Alec is using to transcribe video to text is called Veed.
How can one find Veed online?
-You can find Veed online by going to Google and typing in 'Veed', which is V E E D.
What is the first step to start using Veed?
-The first step is to click on the first link that appears in the search results, which is 'create edit, and share videos online'.
What should you do if you don't have an account on Veed?
-If you don't have an account on Veed, you will be prompted to create a new account for free.
How do you begin a new project on Veed?
-To begin a new project on Veed, you simply click on the 'new project' button.
What is the process to upload a video for transcription?
-To upload a video for transcription, you go to the project editor and then click on the upload button to select a video from your documents.
How long can the video be if you have a pro Veed account?
-With a pro Veed account, your video can be up to 2 hours long.
What feature of Veed is used for automatic transcription of the video?
-Veed has an 'Auto subtitles' tool that is used for the automatic transcription of the video.
How do you select the language for the automatic transcription?
-You select the language by clicking on 'auto subtitles' and then choosing the language spoken throughout the video.
What happens after the video is transcribed?
-After the video is transcribed, the text appears as subtitles in the timeline and on the screen of the video.
How can you correct any mistakes in the transcribed text?
-To correct any mistakes, you can simply click in the subtitle box, erase the incorrect text, and the changes are made in real time.
How do you adjust the timing of a subtitle?
-You can adjust the timing of a subtitle by changing the time in the stopwatch or by moving the playhead and clicking on the beginning stopwatch to change the duration.
What is the final step to obtain a text transcription of the video?
-The final step is to go to 'options' and click on 'download as dot txt' to download the transcription of the video.
Outlines
😀 Introduction to Transcribing Video to Text with Veed
Alec introduces the video's purpose, which is to demonstrate how to transcribe video to text using the tool Veed. He guides viewers to search for Veed on Google, click on the first link, and create a new account or start a new project if they already have one. Alec then instructs on uploading a video and using Veed's Auto subtitles feature to transcribe the video's audio into text. He emphasizes that the process may take a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on the video's size and that a pro account allows for videos up to 2 hours long.
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Keywords
💡Transcribe
💡Veed
💡Auto Subtitles
💡Language Detection
💡Subtitles
💡Account Creation
💡Project Editor
💡Upload
💡Download
💡Correction
💡Pro Account
Highlights
Alec from Veed demonstrates how to transcribe video to text using the Veed tool.
To begin, search for Veed on Google and select the first link to create, edit, and share videos online.
Create a free account or log in if you already have one, then start a new project.
Upload a video or audio file to begin the transcription process.
The upload progress can be seen in the top right corner, taking seconds to minutes depending on the video size.
With a pro Veed account, you can upload videos up to 2 hours long.
Navigate to the 'Subtitles' tab to access the Auto Subtitles tool.
Select the language spoken in the video before starting the transcription.
Veed automatically transcribes audio to text, which can take a few seconds to minutes based on video length.
After transcription, the text appears as subtitles in the timeline and on the video screen.
Errors in the transcription can be easily corrected by editing the text in real time.
Adjust the timing of the subtitles by changing the time in the stopwatch or moving the playhead.
Download the transcription as a .txt file from the 'Options' menu.
The downloaded file is a zip, which contains the text transcription of the video.
Ensure all text is correct before downloading to maintain accuracy in the transcription.
The process is designed for online transcription using Veed's Auto transcription tool.
Questions on transcribing video to text can be asked in the comments section.
If the video was helpful, viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe for more content.
The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on transcribing video to text using Veed.