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We’re reviewing a video transcript that doesn’t quite match what was actually said. Salina’s transcript editor makes this potentially tedious task both simple and efficient. Think of it as your personal transcript assistant, helping you transform rough automated transcripts into polished, accurate representations of your content.
Before diving into transcript editing, you’ll need:
- A video or audio file in one of these supported formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, WMV, MP4, AVI
- Available transcription minutes in your account:
- Free Plan: 3 hours of free transcription time
- Pro Plan: 6 hours of free transcription time
- Pro Users can purchase additional “Top Up” transcription minutes as needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Access Your Transcript
- After uploading your audio or video file, Salina automatically generates the transcript on the same screen as the video playback
- Wait for the transcript to fully generate before beginning any edits
- For previously uploaded content, click the File Icon in the Left Panel to access your video and its transcript
Identify Speakers
- Click the Speaker Detection button to enable speaker identification
- Salina will analyze and identify the number of different speakers
- Play the audio samples and enter the name for each speaker
- Click Next to proceed to the next speaker sample
- Click Update Speakers once you’ve confirmed names for all identified speakers [Screenshot: Speaker identification interface]
Edit Transcript Text
- Click on any word or phrase that needs correction
- Type your changes directly in the text (Notice that Salina automatically saves your edits as you work)
- Use the highlight feature to follow along with playback—words are highlighted as they’re spoken
Work with Closed Caption View
- Switch to Closed Caption view
- Edit or add speaker labels directly in this view
- For manual saving, click the checkmark after editing each line
Export Your Finalized Transcript
- Once satisfied with your edits, click the Export button in the toolbar
- Select your preferred format (TXT, SRT, VTT)
- Choose any additional export options
- Click Export to download your finalized transcript [Screenshot: Export options dialog]
Tips and Best Practices
- Edit in short sessions to maintain focus and accuracy—transcript editing requires attention to detail
- Use keyboard shortcuts (spacebar for play/pause) to speed up your workflow
- For longer videos, consider editing one section at a time rather than tackling the entire transcript at once
- Always listen to the audio while editing to ensure accuracy—what looks right might not sound right
You’ve now mastered the art of transcript editing in Salina! With these skills, you can transform rough automated transcripts into polished, professional content that accurately represents your videos. Whether you’re preparing content for accessibility, creating subtitles, or generating written records, Salina’s editor makes the process straightforward and efficient.
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