How to Transcribe Video to Text (2022)

VEED STUDIO
28 May 202003:22

TLDRIn this informative video, Alec from Veed demonstrates how to transcribe a video into text using the Veed platform. The process begins with uploading a video to Veed and selecting the Auto Subtitles tool. After choosing the language spoken in the video, the transcription starts automatically. Once completed, the text appears as subtitles on the video timeline. Users can easily edit any mistakes in real-time. To obtain a text-only transcription, one can download the file as a .txt format after ensuring all the text is accurate. The video provides a step-by-step guide, making it accessible for anyone looking to transcribe their videos to text with Veed.

Takeaways

  • 📝 Use Veed to transcribe video to text by searching for it on Google and selecting the first link.
  • 💻 Create a free account if you don't have one or start a new project if you do.
  • 📂 Upload your video or audio file to the project editor in Veed.
  • ⏳ Wait for the video to upload, which can take a few seconds to minutes depending on the file size.
  • 🎥 With a pro Veed account, you can upload videos up to 2 hours long.
  • 🔊 Utilize the Auto subtitles tool in the subtitles tab to transcribe the video automatically.
  • 🗣️ Select the language spoken in the video to ensure accurate transcription.
  • ⏯️ The transcription process may take a few seconds to minutes, depending on the video length.
  • 📜 Review the transcribed text for accuracy and make any necessary corrections.
  • ✂️ Easily edit or remove text from the subtitles 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 transcription file is downloaded as a zip, which needs to be extracted to view the text.

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 do you access Veed to start transcribing a video?

    -You can access Veed by going to Google, typing in 'Veed', and clicking on the first link that appears, which is 'create edit, and share videos online'.

  • What is the first step after entering Veed's platform?

    -The first step after entering Veed's platform is to either create a new account for free if you don't have one, or click on 'new project' if you already have an account.

  • How do you upload a video to Veed for transcription?

    -After clicking on 'new project', you will be taken to the project editor where you are prompted to upload a video or audio. You then click on the upload button and select the video you want to transcribe.

  • What is the maximum video length for a pro Veed account?

    -With a pro Veed account, your video can be up to 2 hours long.

  • How does Veed's Auto subtitles tool help with transcribing a video?

    -Veed's Auto subtitles tool automatically transcribes all of the audio from your video into text by selecting the language spoken in the video and clicking on 'start'.

  • How can you check the accuracy of the transcribed text?

    -You can check the accuracy of the transcribed text by playing through the entire video while listening and reading the subtitles, ensuring all the text is correct.

  • What should you do if there is a mistake in the transcribed text?

    -If there is a mistake in the transcribed text, you can simply click in the subtitle box, erase the incorrect part, and the changes will be made in real time.

  • How can you adjust the timing of a subtitle if it starts too late or ends too early?

    -To adjust the timing of a subtitle, you can change the time in the stopwatch next to the subtitle or move the playhead to the desired start or end point and click on the stopwatch to adjust the duration.

  • What is the process to download the transcription of the video?

    -To download the transcription of the video, you need to go to the 'options' and then click on 'download as .txt'. The transcription will be downloaded as a zip file, which you can extract to view the text file.

  • How can viewers get more information if they have questions about transcribing video to text with Veed?

    -If viewers have questions about transcribing their video into text with Veed, they can ask in the comment section of the video.

  • What should viewers do if they found the video helpful and want to see more similar content?

    -If viewers found the video helpful, they can hit the like button and subscribe to the channel to see more videos like this.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Introduction to Video to Text Transcription with Veed

Alec introduces the video's purpose, which is to demonstrate how to transcribe video to text using the Veed tool. He guides viewers to search for Veed on Google, click on the first link to access the platform, and sign up for a free account or start a new project if already registered. Alec then instructs on uploading a video and using the Auto subtitles feature to transcribe the video's audio into text. He emphasizes that the process duration depends on the video's length and that a pro account allows for videos up to 2 hours long.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Transcribe

Transcribe refers to the process of converting spoken language into written form. In the video, this is the primary action being demonstrated, where the tool Veed is used to convert the audio from a video into text. This is crucial for accessibility and searchability of video content.

💡Veed

Veed is an online video editing tool that the video's presenter, Alec, uses to demonstrate how to transcribe a video to text. It is the central tool around which the entire tutorial is built, showing its capabilities in creating subtitles and transcriptions from video content.

💡Subtitles

Subtitles are a form of captioning that appears on the screen to display the dialogue or text equivalent to the audio of a video. In the context of the video, subtitles are a byproduct of the transcription process, although the main goal is to obtain a text transcription of the video.

💡Auto Subtitles

Auto Subtitles is a feature within the Veed tool that automatically generates subtitles for a video based on its audio. It uses speech recognition technology to convert speech into text. This feature is key to the video's demonstration, as it automates the transcription process.

💡Language Detection

Language Detection is the process of identifying the language spoken in the video. This is an important step in the transcription process, as it ensures that the speech recognition software transcribes the audio accurately. In the video, English is selected for language detection.

💡Account Creation

Account Creation refers to the process of setting up a new user account on a platform, such as Veed. In the video, it is mentioned as a step for users who do not already have an account, allowing them to access the transcription and editing features of the tool.

💡Project Editor

The Project Editor is the interface within Veed where users can upload, edit, and manage their video projects. It is where the video is uploaded and the transcription process is initiated, serving as the workspace for all video editing activities.

💡Upload

Uploading in the context of the video refers to the action of transferring a video file from a local device to the Veed platform. This is a necessary step before the video can be transcribed, as the file needs to be on the platform's servers for processing.

💡Progress

The term 'progress' in the video refers to the status display that shows how far along the video upload or transcription process is. It gives users an estimate of the time remaining for the task to be completed, which can vary based on the size of the video file.

💡Pro Account

A Pro Account is a premium subscription tier that offers additional features or capabilities compared to a free account. In the video, it is mentioned that with a Pro Veed account, users can upload videos up to 2 hours long, which is a significant advantage for longer content.

💡Download

Downloading is the process of transferring a file from the internet to a local device. In the video, after the transcription is complete, the user is shown how to download the text file containing the transcription, which is a crucial step for obtaining the final product.

💡Text

In the context of the video, 'text' refers to the written form of the spoken words from the video. The end goal of the process shown is to have an accurate text version of the video's audio, which can be used for various purposes such as closed captioning, search engine optimization, or content analysis.

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 if you don't have one, or log in if you're a returning user.

Click on 'new project' to start the video transcription process.

Upload a video or audio file to begin transcription.

The upload progress can be seen in the top right corner and may take a few 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 for accurate transcription.

The transcription process may take a few seconds to minutes, depending on the video length.

Once transcribed, the text appears as subtitles on the video timeline and screen.

Review the transcription for any errors and make corrections directly in the text box.

Adjust the start time of a subtitle by changing the time in the stopwatch or moving the playhead.

After verifying the text, download the transcription as a .txt file from the 'options' menu.

The transcription file is downloaded as a zip, which needs to be extracted to view the text.

The extracted file contains the full transcription of the video in text format.

This method provides an online solution for transcribing videos to text using Veed's auto-transcription tool.

For questions or comments, engage with the community in the comment section.

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