How to check and improve a transcript
An automatic transcript is a draft. Review the parts where a wrong word would change the meaning, and keep the recording available while you edit.
Get clear audio
Test the microphone, reduce background noise and keep speakers close. Save the original. Converting formats cannot restore missing speech.
Choose the spoken language when you know it. Automatic detection can struggle with short or mixed-language clips.
Check three things
- Speakers: verify that each label follows the same person.
- Meaning: check names, numbers, negatives and anything you will quote.
- Wording: correct punctuation without changing what was said.
Mark uncertainty, for example “[inaudible, 02:14]”. A plausible sentence can still be wrong.
Check the export
TXT, DOCX and supported PDF include saved edits. SRT/VTT retain original wording and speaker renames; correct subtitle text and timing separately.