Yes, automatically transcribing audio file using YouTube.
It is a situation almost every transcriber finds themselves. You have a very clear audio file. You load it on your automated transcribing software hoping it to process and give you a document which is easier to edit. But which results do you get? A paper with foreign words which are not even related to the file you are transcribing.
A disappointing moment!!!
You hear peers saying “I use YouTube to transcribe my audio files.” With less time than the duration it takes to for a cube of ice to melt on exposure to heat, you are on YouTube. Oops! You can only upload video files. You are like “how can I make a video from this audio, should I request the client for it?”
Relax. Here are the baby steps to automatically transcribing audio file using YouTube:
Step 1: Covert your audio into a video
Naturally, YouTube is a video- sharing platform. For you to use it to transcribe your audio files, you must ensure they are video files.You are wondering, “Do I need to make a video yet I don’t have the idea on about video making?” worry no more.
To convert your audio file into a video:(watch the video for a practical demo)
