This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for utilizing Podup's Video to Text feature, making it ideal for anyone needing accurate transcriptions of audio or video content. Users will learn how to efficiently convert files, customize speaker names, and export transcriptions in various formats. By following this guide, you can streamline your transcription process and enhance your productivity. It's a valuable resource for content creators, educators, and researchers alike.
1. Navigate to https://app.podup.com/home
2. Click here.
3. Click "Video to Text"
4. Click "Convert Video/Audio To Text"
5. Click the "Summary title" field to add a title to the transcription
6. Click "Select Video"
7. Click the "Search text here" field and type in the title or publication date to find a specific video
8. Click "Search" to run the search and collect a list of all the videos that contain the text you are searching for
9. Click "Reset" to reset the search results to the original display
10. Hover over the desired video and click "Select"
11. Click "Select Podcast"
12. Click the "Search text here" field and type in the title or publication date to find a specific podcast
13. Click "Search" to run the search and collect a list of all the podcasst that contain the text you are searching for
14. Click "Reset" to reset the search results to the original display
15. Hover over the desired podcast and click "Select"
16. Click "Upload File"
17. Click "Choose file" to select a custom file
18. Select a file already in PodUp or upload a new file from your computer by selecting the blue "Upload" button
19. Click "Convert to text" to submit the file
20. A link to the file that the transcription comes from can be found at the top under "This Transcriptions is generated using custom:) so you can reference the file while reviewing the transcription
21. Click "SPEAKER_00" to adjust which speaker name you want to edit. Select the desired speaker from a drop down list of all the speakers in the video
22. Click this text field to insert the name of that speaker
23. Click "Replace Speakers" to replace the selected speaker with the name that you inserted
24. Edit the text using the edit features
25. A preview of the PDF will appear as a popup where you can download the PDF or the image of the PDF
26. Click "New Transcription" to generate a new transcript
27. Click "Save" to save the transcription
Once you have saved the transcription you can export the transcription as a Docx- an editable document or a pdf
28. Click "Export as Docx" to download the transcription in a Docx format
Docx Format: This format is useful when you want to edit or collaborate on a document. It's commonly used for scripts, outlines, notes, and planning documents. It allows for comments, tracked changes, formatting, and live collaboration in tools like Word or Google Docs.
29. Click "Export as PDF" to download the transcription as a PDF
PDF: This format is best when you want to share a finished, uneditable version of a document. It looks the same on any device, which makes it great for final drafts, contracts, release forms, or presentation materials.
30. Click the back arrow to return to the listing of all the Video to Text Transcriptions
31. Click the "Search text here" field and type the title, date, type, or status to find a specific file
32. Click "Search" to run the search and collect a list of all the videos that contain the text you are searching for
33. Click "Reset" to reset the search results to the original display
34. Click "Edit" to reopen the transcript
35. Click the 3 dots to open the more details of the file
36. Click "View" to reopen the file
37. Click "Delete" to delete the file