Video and Audio Transcription Tools, Tutorials & Guides | Riverside

Audio and video transcription is the process of converting the spoken words in a recording into written text. You can use this text to create verbatim transcripts, on-screen video captions, translated subtitles, or the raw material for blog posts, newsletters, and social clips.

Below, you’ll find some guides and resources to help you with your video and audio transcription needs. 

How to transcribe audio and video

The fastest way to transcribe audio and video is to generate a transcript with AI software and then review it. For messy audio, it’s better to transcribe manually by typing as you listen.

On our blog, we cover:

• Tutorials on how to transcribe using both manual and automatic methods.
• More specific guides on transcribing voice memos, meetings, or interviews. 
• The difference between SRT and text file transcripts, and when to use each.

Transcription software and tools

The best transcription software balances accuracy, speed, supported languages, and export options. Free transcription tools often limit the length of your recordings, whereas paid tools offer higher accuracy and even transcript-based editing.

If you need a quick transcript, try our highly accurate free transcription tool. 

Otherwise, our blog covers recommendations for:

• Free and paid transcription software and services.
• Apps for video captions and subtitles.
• Podcast transcription software. 
• Meeting and interview transcription software.

To get started, read these articles first:

• How to transcribe audio to text
• Best transcription software and services guide
• Best free transcription software guide