Transcribe PCM to Text

1) Sign up for Descript for free. Enjoy 1 free hour of transcription per month without needing a credit card.

2) On the dashboard, click "New Project" and then select "Audio Project".

3) Upload your audio file. A "Transcribing..." pop-up will appear. Choose the audio and name the speaker or speakers.

4) Select the language that matches your PCM audio.

5) Once the transcription is complete, press "C" on your keyboard to make any necessary edits.

6) Finally, click Publish > Export and choose your preferred export format. You can also publish it as a web link to share or embed your transcript alongside the audio using Descript's media player.

• Enhanced Accessibility: Transcriptions make your content accessible to a wider audience, including those with hearing impairments.
• Improved Searchability: Text transcriptions allow for easy keyword searches, making it simpler to locate specific information within your audio files.
• Better Localization: Transcribing PCM audio helps in localizing content for regions where PCM is prevalent, such as Japan and Korea, ensuring cultural relevance.
• Content Repurposing: Text versions of your audio can be repurposed into blog posts, articles, or social media updates, maximizing your content's reach.
• Efficient Editing: Editing text is often quicker and more precise than editing audio, allowing for faster revisions and updates to your content.

• Use High-Quality Audio: Ensure your PCM audio is recorded in a quiet environment to minimize background noise and improve transcription accuracy.
• Normalize Audio Levels: Before transcribing, normalize the audio levels to ensure consistent volume, which helps in better recognition of speech.
• Speaker Identification: Clearly identify and label different speakers in your PCM audio to enhance the accuracy of speaker-specific transcriptions.
• Language Settings: Set the transcription language to match the specific dialect or regional accent of your PCM audio for more precise results.
• Use Descript's Editing Tools: Utilize Descript's built-in editing tools to correct any transcription errors quickly and efficiently.